05-02-2006, 10:28 PM
DEFINATLY borrow/buy an oil pressure gauge and test it ASAP! If it came on and was flickering when hot, the only reason it isn't now is because it's cold. But it's probably still way below spec. And I don't think you're going to see anything by removing the valve cover. If you're lucky, and it's not a pressure problem, then maybe just sloshing around when it was a little low only damaged something in the head. If you're not, it's a worn oil pump or worn crank bearings.
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