What's wrong with my car?

'99 Miata, silver, you know the one.

The oil gauge in the center, which I assume is for oil pressure, is dropping down to L when I come to a stop. It sits there for a second then pops back up to the spot it used to never move from (right by the little oil drop). It started dropping down and back up more frequently, while driving, this weekend. Now I'm also hearing a sort of rattling sound that seems to coincide with when the gauge drops. Is this an oil pump going bad? Any help? If you know, what is the remedy and can an able-bodied, somewhat mechanically inclined and patient dude like myself fix it?

Nationals Co-driver Available

If anyone's looking for or considering a co-driver for Lincoln, please consider me. Diane and Fred are both going to administer the beatdown in XP this year so I'm looking for a ride. My credentials are:

• Helped Fred get an XP jacket in 2009
• Only spun his car once, and that was on Hoosiers with no runs and my first time in the car
• Will split the drive, gas, and hotel expenses
• Interested in STR but will help you win in any class
• Will reveal the location of Brian's 16th place trophy from last year

References available upon request

Thanks.

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