Engine problem
2000 Dodge Dakota V8 Two wheel driveAutomatic 93000 miles
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ok i have just recived my truckback from the transmission shop. and now i have this dumb butt light came on about checking gages. at idle the oil pressure drops,20-0psi,also when i stop at lights and stop signs. but when gas is applyed it is at right pressure.. 40-50psi[/align]
-i just changed the oil in it today and also change the oil pressure sender sen. its stillhaving problems.. [/align]i want to find out whatz wrong with this asap 4 big thing wrong in 3 week since i bought the truck. [/align]no wierd noises so hoping nothin engine wise... please help with this problem there is some many different things out their i've seen that can be wrong.... [/align]~russ
next steps or comments on what to do is highly appreciated>>>>>>>>>&gt ;[/align][/align]Things repaired in last two weeks....lol great news lol[/align]1Water pump [/align]2heater core[/align]3transmission was just rebuilt. band,cluchies,drum was upgraded,and some clip broke[/align]

 

PCM? or a loose connection like a ground.

 

can this in any way be the transmission replace guys fault?

 

i wouldnt rule that out... i would take it back to them, low oil pressure is nothing to play around with.

 

When did these problems begin occuring? Before trans change or after? What reason was the trans changed out? Have you checked oil pressure with a manual gauge?

 

right after the transmission was rebuild. it happended 25 minute of driving it.. for the transmission shop... this never happen before the transmission was touched

 

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today my friend looked at my truck... he thinks i might have a valve tap... he told me to get a long screw driver and put it on the medal of the engine and place my ear on the other end to see if i hear any thing... i did. but i also checked the other side and it was the same noise.. tomorrow im going back to transmission shop to see what they can fix.. also hear that the "low pressure of my oil" can be the problem for the valve tap... is there any other way to see and or hear if one of my valves are tapping?