rover mini oil pressure indicator

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Tue 13 Mar 2007 07:13
rover mini oil pressure indicator - johnj44
Hi

Just picked up a 2000 Rover Mini Cooper.

The oil pressure indicator appears not to be working. When I turn the ignition, before I start the engine, the indicator needle moves up slightly, but does not move onto the gauge. When the engine starts it does not move at all.

I'm guessing (because there's oil at the top of the engine, no smoke and it sound OK) that its the gauge. The red oil light flashes as the ignition turns but then goes off as normal.

But, any tips or suggestions? How can I check that it is the gauge and that I don't have a problem with the engine/oil pump?

thanks

John J
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Sat 24 Mar 2007 22:03
rover mini oil pressure indicator - Wigster
from memory , the later mini had an electric gauge instead of mechanical which you can test the same way as a temperature gauge. for the sake of a fiver change the sender.

good to see someone still loves the true mini and not the bmw big
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