Please Help: Oil Pressure Warning when Idle

I have a 2001 S60 with 98K on it.

I am getting a low oil pressure warning and no one, including the dealer, seems to know what the problem is.

Chronology:

Took car to Volvo Mechanic (Not dealer but a certified volvo guy who has worked on volvo's for 20 years).

-Replaced Oil Pump (and timing belt while he was in there)

-Took of pan and resealed everything

-changed Sensor

-PSI is just under 10 at idle

-No warning light at 900 RPM

-Idles around 850 RPM

Notes: No sludge or issues noted on the engine when he took the pan off. He said the engine looked fine. I have always changed my oil within 30 days of the service light coming on. I have never had anything less than the best synthetic oil put in the vehicle. I have never pumped anything but premium into the tank either.

After the local guy gave up he suggested taking it to the dealer. The dealer said they found sludge on the oil cap and told me that I needed to have the Cylinder head rebuilt for $3500. They also told me that that may not fix nor even be the issue. The original mechanic wanted me to call him and tell him what they said. He scoffed at what the dealership said because he had put in his paperwork, that I gave to the dealer, that he should have seen sludge in the oil pan, which he didn't. I called my brother (20 year mechanic...not Volvo specialist though) and he also said that the dealer was crazy and that there is always some sludge on the oil cap especially in Phoenix Arizona where it is so hot and where the car has been for the last six years. I just moved to Alpharetta, GA. He also stated that while there are some good mechanics at Volvo, most of them are part replacers and if the diagnostics can't tell them the issue, they have no clue. The mechanic who worked on my car was about 20 years old...I am not sure how much experience he had.

The car runs fine, plenty of speed and power. Neither mechanic said they could hear any knocking at all and the car has never overheated or even been past the midpoint on the heat gauge.

I found a refurb engine on ebay for under 2K and I have a guy who will install it for me, I don't think I want to spend $3500 on something that "may" be the problem.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

John

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John Smith
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did your mechanic replace the oil pan o-rings these do go bad & cause a low oil pressure message in the drivers information display (DIM ) Tell whoever looks @ your car to reference Volvo Tech Net Note 22-05 dated 04/03/2002 if you want a copy I will post a link for it through you send it Glenn Volvo Certified Technician ASE Certified Technician

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Glenn

Glann, thanks for the response

Yes, he replaced everything in the oil pan, O Rings, etc

Can you please post the link? I will Google it as well.

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John Smith

download.yousendit.com/38358C846E2F2FC3

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Glenn

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Glenn

Incorrect Link Info

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Glenn

Historically, this problem has *usually* been a bad pressure sending unit, at least in the cars I've dealt with. I did have to replace one pump in a Maverick (dating myself there!), but the best approach is to verify that the pressure really is low, then that there isn't a pressure leak - someone mentioned worn seals.

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mjc1

Lets Try this 1 more time

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Glenn

Hi Glenn, I tried you latest link and this is what I got; """"""The file associated with this link has expired. Unfortunately, this file has expired. A file link is only valid for a certain number of days or a limited number of downloads, whichever occurs first.

Once an uploaded file expires, it can no longer be downloaded. If you still need the file, please contact the original sender directly""""""".

Do you have any ideas as to how to get this file that you have been try>>> John Smith wrote:

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Mystical

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this should work Glenn

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Glenn

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Mystical

sounds like a dishonest story to take your money if its going well dont worry just look after it

Reply to
Jon Robertson

Did he take a look at the bearings while he was in there?

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