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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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Low oil pressure + engine overheat fast

My car just cured from flooding engine but after that oil pressure become very low + engine overheat very fast (around 15 minutes already overheat).

Anyone know what the problem is?Really need your guys help...Sad to see my car cant move around....
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:39 AM
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test the oil system according to the workshop manual.
I would check the cooling system as well.

There's a small chance you may not have to but be ready to poke out some money for a fresh engine.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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These problems occur just after I deflood my car..Do you think deflooding procedure I done cause these problems?Because before my car flooding,everything is normal.I thought maybe I crank my engine too much during deflood process..
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