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Old 09-03-08, 09:57 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by treerootCO View Post
A plugged filter goes into bypass and just doesn't filter the oil. Even good filters don't filter oil unless you are at idle. Spun bearing would cause the pressure to spike. Only way to confirm is to drive it until it seizes or hook up a mechanical gauge for a 2nd opinion.
haha, mike, that's kinda funny. I would have said something similar....."just drive it until it breaks, then fix it"....

Steve, maybe Eric has a mechanical pressure gauge we can hook up to measure your pressure? Also, do a full oil/filter change and see what happens. IMHO

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