oil pressure
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hi
recently purchased a turbo im that had oil pressure problem! ive removed the engine and stripped it, i found the oil pump to be saverly scored and the bottom end abit worn. ive also in spected the gearbox and found a few problem which ive sorted but i didnt find any swarf or material in the oil strainer? i woundered if anyone knows of any common faults which could cause this? also its doesnt have valve stem oil seals fitted is that normal for these engines?
thanks jole

Edited by Tom Fenton on 18th Jan, 2009.

due to the box being in the sump oil there will always be a certain amount of metal particles in the oil, most of these will pass through the mesh on the oil strainer and go through the pump.

if the oil & filter is pot changed reguarly this will obviously lead to the oil pump wearing out.

While the engine is off the box check the crank bearings.

Edited by Joe C on 18th Jan, 2009.

Just sounds like an old worn turbo engine to me, and that the whole lot could do with a rebuild, inlcuding the box.

ive rebuilt te box engine is next jus waitin for the block back from machine shop.

On the valve stems there were some on inlets but not exhausts.. You need them on the inlets but there is plenty of discussion on the forum on the pros and cons of exhaust seals

Edited by Turbo Tel on 18th Jan, 2009.

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