No Oil Pressure...HELP!
#1
No Oil Pressure...HELP!
Alright here is the deal. I have a 98 T/A bone stock LS1 with about 74,000 well maintained miles, still under extended warranty till 100,000. I went out to start it one evening and the "check gauges" light illuminated and I glanced at the cluster to see 0psi on the oil pressure. I turned it off and popped the hood. Checked the oil and it looked fine, it was just changed about 1000 miles previous. All other fluid levels were within normal limits. I was hoping it was just the sensor or sending unit so I went and started it up again about 15 secs later at idle I heard a knocking in the top end...duh no oil. Called and had it towed to the dealer. They currently have it tore apart right now and are awaiting a GM adjuster to come and decide what to do. I have been so busy with school I have not been able to go talk to the mechanic but the service manager said the bearings were "spun", the cam was damaged and they were wanting to replace the engine???? Any tips on what I should do or look for. Thanks
Jay Rob
Jay Rob
#2
Well heck it's too late to look for anything now. You already ruined the motor. Why on earth did you start it back up with no oil pressure? It was probably just the oil pump. Sometimes the pressure relief valve sticks open and all of the oil dumps back to the pan. Just hope for a new long block that runs good.
#7
Originally posted by camaro322hp
if dealer decides to go the "new motor" route, ask how much it would cost you to upgrade to the almighty LS6
if dealer decides to go the "new motor" route, ask how much it would cost you to upgrade to the almighty LS6
Jason
#8
The sqeeky wheel gets the LS1
After several phone calls to the GMPP warranty dept and daily visits to the dealer, 3wks later GM has finally authorized the dealer to drop a new LS1 long block in my T/A. Now I am curious as to what I should look for when they put the new engine in. Has anyone had their engine replaced. This is a new (not remanufactured) engine. What is the proper way to break it in and what actually will they use from my old engine? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
Jay Rob
Jay Rob
#9
Allow 1,000 miles for the break in. Don't take it over 3k rpm for the first 500. When you drive vary your speed even on the interstate (don't use cruise control). After 500 miles, you can take the motor to around 4k. Use just a regular dino oil for break in. Change the oil at 500 miles to get some of the metal shavings out of the motor for good measure and put in dino oil until 1,000. Change it again at 1,000 and use synthetic if you want or whatever you prefer.
Yes this is kinda a long time, but it insures a good break in and will allow the rings to seat well.
Jason
Yes this is kinda a long time, but it insures a good break in and will allow the rings to seat well.
Jason
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