1992 Dodge Dakota Oil Pressure Drops When Accelerating

Tiny
POPPA27
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  • 1992 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
At idle the dash board oil pressure gauge shows normal pressure. When I accelerate the oil pressure drops to zero. If I'm driving, the oil pressure is at zero as long as I'm accelerating. When I take my foot off the gas and coast, the gauge shows normal pressure again. What is the most likely cause?

Thanks for your help.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 AT 9:13 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Sounds like the oil pump pressure relief valve is sticking-check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal oil pump or engine bearings
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 AT 10:09 AM

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