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Originally Posted by straightsix
Which is why i suggested fitting a PX gauge to determine if low oil pressure is the problem , if its a healthy 60 PSii not much point the OP paying someone sixty quid a hour to strip the motor down
Slightly different matter if you can do it yourself and enjoy lying under a car covered in oil skinning your knuckles in sub zero temperatures ....
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If I understand the OP's first post correctly the engine in question has only done 37K miles and has been dealer maintained.
I agree that the oil pressure should be checked, although low oil pressure warning lights are very reliable.
Another good check would be to send a used oil sample to an oil analysis lab (20 quid plus postage), that would show if fuel or anti freeze contamination was thinning the oil and it would also give a good idea of main bearing wear issues.
If it shows up high levels of Iron but all the other wear metals are OK, the oil pump is failing, although that's unlikely.
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