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No oil pressure on my 340 :-(

Started by Rdchallenger, June 14, 2022, 05:40:33 PM

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Rdchallenger

Quote from: jimynick on June 16, 2022, 08:00:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on June 15, 2022, 07:26:29 PM
What a mess :unbelievable:
Yep, and with the silver "paint" showing in the oil, this thing needs to come right apart and get flushed, or some of those metal particles will cause a nice, big failure given time. What a giant PITA! :(

Honestly I would, but there are no markings on the rear main bearing or seal, as well as no metal on the windage tray for what it's worth.

anlauto

You had your eye on the oil pressure during the break-in run right ?
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JS29

Cut your oil filter apart and look inside!!!   :alan2cents:


Rdchallenger

Quote from: anlauto on June 17, 2022, 01:17:46 PM
You had your eye on the oil pressure during the break-in run right ?

Yep! It wasn't until the last start up that I had 0 pressure and you could here a slight lifter knock. Shut down immediately

704406

I'm a retired auto mechanic with 45 years experience building engines, differentials and transmissions.
Do your self a favour and take the engine apart as others here have suggested, the amount of metal bits in the bottom of the oil pan is NEVER good news for long engine life. The metal will always find it's way into the vital engine parts, or small oil passages if you don't clean it properly.
Look at it like it's gaskets and mental reassurance now or likely everything later and later never happens at a convenient time.

nsmall

Sorry to hear the news.  You will get it figured out.  Take your time and hopefully you won't have any major problems.