MK4 Golf GTI - engine oil Pressure Fault

[Hectors House]

Hi ive got a mk4 golf gti yr 2000, I have an engine oil pressure alarm appearing when I reached about 82mph consistantly, ive changed oil and oil filters twice, any suggestions as its driving me nuts ?

[euroslap]

Is it a 1.8t, they are well known for sludge build up in the sump around the pick up pipe. Get the sump off and clean it out quick or the engine will die!

[Hectors House]

yes it is a 1.8T - I will try that, thanks

[euroslap]

yes it is a 1.8T - I will try that, thanks

You need to do it asap or the engine will be knackered.

[Hectors House]

its been happening intermittantly for a few months, will do this week, thanks

[vwdubsteve]

Hey, I bought my anniversary 6mnths ago and had the oil pump blow on the way home, yeh get the sump off asap and change that oil and dont run the car to fast for a few miles as the pump will need a little time to clear properly. Not expensive to renew but pointless if yua can help prevent it!