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Old 08-31-2003, 03:20 PM
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ElJaro,

Going to a higher viscosity oil might actually give you lower oil pressure as measured after the filter. There will be slightly higher pressure out of the pump - but more pressure drop across the filter.

*Toss the Fram filter! Do a search on this site for "oil filter".

With the oil cooler and thermostat, 15W-40 is probably a better oil choice.

It does sound like your clearances are a bit loose and you could stand a slightly stiffer bypass spring in the oil pump, but things are not too far off. I would drive it for a while and see whether the pressure remains constant. Put some miles on and check the rod bearings for wear.
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