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hi, still relatively new on here and have read quite a few threads where it mentions oil pump failure and it being a weak point?
im still on the look out to buy a Scooby but this sounds like something else I need to be aware of
is there anything to look out for re a worn /failing oil pump, or is it something that should not be an issue if a cars is properly serviced and maintained.
is there a connection between abused examples and problems with oil pumps.
im not a mechanic, so I apologise if this questions sounds a daft one to those in the know.
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im still on the look out to buy a Scooby but this sounds like something else I need to be aware of
is there anything to look out for re a worn /failing oil pump, or is it something that should not be an issue if a cars is properly serviced and maintained.
is there a connection between abused examples and problems with oil pumps.
im not a mechanic, so I apologise if this questions sounds a daft one to those in the know.
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My oil pump failed and that was a cosworth one that cost nearly 300 quid,destroyed my bottom end.i now run a modified 11 mm oil pump from advanced automotive.ive heard of stories where the bolts in the back of the pump come loose and the oil pump comes away I think............not good
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It's one of those things imo that if its going to brake then there's not alot you can do about it, I've heard more of the oil pickup causing failures more than the pump its self tbh ( others may have experienced differently like shreksta above, and have heard about the bolts working free but not so often on the standard unmodified ones) if you have gauges then it will show up on them, I've known plenty of people who are still on the original pump and have given their cars brutal treatment and nothing has happened as of yet, people even track them, it's no good owning one of these cars if your going to read things and get paranoid about it, you won't enjoy the car, listen to the basic sound advice from members on here and you won't go far wrong with them, maintenance is key and correct fuels and oils etc.
If you listened to every horror story you read on here then you would never drive your car, and often when they break it comes down to things that are not mentioned but place blame on others or the brand, Im on a standard newage engine and I use the car for what it was built for, I maintain it and keep on top of it, and if something is needed I replace it, other than that its a car and it will get used for what I bought it for Enjoy it is my advice!
If you listened to every horror story you read on here then you would never drive your car, and often when they break it comes down to things that are not mentioned but place blame on others or the brand, Im on a standard newage engine and I use the car for what it was built for, I maintain it and keep on top of it, and if something is needed I replace it, other than that its a car and it will get used for what I bought it for Enjoy it is my advice!
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It's one of those things imo that if its going to brake then there's not alot you can do about it, I've heard more of the oil pickup causing failures more than the pump its self tbh ( others may have experienced differently like shreksta above, and have heard about the bolts working free but not so often on the standard unmodified ones) if you have gauges then it will show up on them, I've known plenty of people who are still on the original pump and have given their cars brutal treatment and nothing has happened as of yet, people even track them, it's no good owning one of these cars if your going to read things and get paranoid about it, you won't enjoy the car, listen to the basic sound advice from members on here and you won't go far wrong with them, maintenance is key and correct fuels and oils etc.
If you listened to every horror story you read on here then you would never drive your car, and often when they break it comes down to things that are not mentioned but place blame on others or the brand, Im on a standard newage engine and I use the car for what it was built for, I maintain it and keep on top of it, and if something is needed I replace it, other than that its a car and it will get used for what I bought it for Enjoy it is my advice!
If you listened to every horror story you read on here then you would never drive your car, and often when they break it comes down to things that are not mentioned but place blame on others or the brand, Im on a standard newage engine and I use the car for what it was built for, I maintain it and keep on top of it, and if something is needed I replace it, other than that its a car and it will get used for what I bought it for Enjoy it is my advice!
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ok thanks, im not after a big horse power monster or a track slag, I just like the look and sound of them.
im just wanting to build my knowledge and be best informed
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im just wanting to build my knowledge and be best informed
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The problem is that for every 10 horror stories you hear, there must be 100 other owners out there who have never had such problems.
Unfortuantely, they don't post a thread on here saying - 'My standard oil pump is working fine!'
Unfortuantely, they don't post a thread on here saying - 'My standard oil pump is working fine!'
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yeah some of the bolts have been known to come loose but the oil pump failure is probably more down to det rather than the oil pump failure on its own. det causing the big ends to have a flat in them which causes big end failure which then knackers the oil pump.
there is good evidence to back this up btw
there is good evidence to back this up btw
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yeah some of the bolts have been known to come loose but the oil pump failure is probably more down to det rather than the oil pump failure on its own. det causing the big ends to have a flat in them which causes big end failure which then knackers the oil pump.
there is good evidence to back this up btw
there is good evidence to back this up btw
how does the f#ckep up bearings kill the pump?
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I brought a hawkeye sti and fitted some gauges strait away only to find my oil pressure was around 1bar ,,, so took the pump out and found it like this ,, its exactly how it came out (look at the bolts) ,,, replaced it and 6 months on all is well
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As stated above, pump gear backing plate screws can back out over time resulting in a drop in oil pressure as the oil bleeds past the loose backing plate.
In general, the big end bearings will fail due to wear/det/coolant contamination from a failed head gasket/high mileage/contamination from a previous engine failure(debris in the modine or cylinder heads) etc etc - debris from the big end failure can jam the oil pump PRV in the open/relief position but by that time, the engine is terminal anyway.
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In general, the big end bearings will fail due to wear/det/coolant contamination from a failed head gasket/high mileage/contamination from a previous engine failure(debris in the modine or cylinder heads) etc etc - debris from the big end failure can jam the oil pump PRV in the open/relief position but by that time, the engine is terminal anyway.
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We wouldn't say the oil pumps are a particular problem. The oil pressure relief valves can stick, but other than that they actually shift a fair bit of oil.
We've seen a few with loose screws on the backs, it's just a case of a new seal and tighten them up.
We've seen a few with loose screws on the backs, it's just a case of a new seal and tighten them up.
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^Ive heard of this "sticking" usually from crap in the oil getting between the seat of the PRV and the ball in it ..... any logic in that Alan?
A trusted engine builder once said that the best way to kill an oil pump is feed it crap oil.
A trusted engine builder once said that the best way to kill an oil pump is feed it crap oil.
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are these engines any different from conventional ones, ie location of oil pump? I've only ever stripped one engine down totally and that was an old cvh out of a rs1600i.
I would imagine quite a big job/ engine/out??
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I would imagine quite a big job/ engine/out??
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just removed mine about 6weeks ago after 170.000 miles all screws where loose, with carbon deposits inside, after removing cleaning and loctiting screws back in with screwlock, i now have 10bar oil pressure on cold startup and 5bar once oil is at 90-100 deg does this sound about right ?
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so basically easy to get to and worth while doing/ checking at same time as cambelt?
as with other cars does the water pump and cambelt go hand in hand, ie do both?
sorry if this sounds stupid but just wanting to educate myself with these cars
as with other cars does the water pump and cambelt go hand in hand, ie do both?
sorry if this sounds stupid but just wanting to educate myself with these cars
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when i took mine off, there was no signs of wear at all, i cleaned it out with degreaser and a bottle brush and then with petrol afterwards, cleaned the screws with clutch n carb cleaner, then reassembled using loctite screwlock, and loctite instant gasket(high temp) now have 10 bar on cold startup(tickover) and 4-5bar on hot tickover, and 10bar at any speed over 2000rpm
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Sean999 we all learn by asking what seem to be stupid questions. But for every person that post's a supposedly stupid question 20 others are thinking the same thing.
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