Wierd oil problem

[Cmr446 at cs.com (Cmr446@cs.com)]

txrocco@sbcglobal.net writes:
> 
> you using 20w50 ?
> 

     Nope, 5w50 full synth.

robw_z@yahoo.com writes:
> What is tipping you off to that it isn't picking up oil?  When the engine 
> turns, assuming all is well with the intermediate shaft and gears, the oil 
> pump has no choice but to turn also.  It could be a screwed up pressure-relief 
> valve but that would be odd since your pump is new.
>  
> -Rob

    Ah, forgot to mention that the oil light stays on after the engine is 
running, hydro lifters clattering. It does this only after the car has sat for at 
least 12 hours. Just about anything less and  the light goes out as soon as 
the motor kicks in, everything sounds normal. 
   About the only thing I can think of off hand is maybe the backflow or 
check valve in the filter is weak, allowing the oil to seep back into the pan.

Carl
77rocco
03vue