1999 Pontiac Firebird engine ticking

Tiny
KHRIS916
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  • 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
My oil pressure low and is engine ticking when I drive, also there oil leak coming from the oil sensor or oil sender unit. What could be wrong?I have alot of oil but, it keeps dropping and sometimes the oil guage will go back to normal. Is there a guick fix to quit the ticking noise.I tried thicker oil, but it still ticks.
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 1:17 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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  • 17,250 POSTS
Remove the sender, install a pressure gauge, start engine take readings, rule of thumb is 10 psi per 1K of rpm. Install new sender! Stop all leaks! If pressure is low you may need a new pump, or engine work.
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 9:04 AM

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