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Old 04-28-2011, 01:44 AM
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Hi guys, Just finished my build and I have a GM performance oil pump but my oil pressure is only reading 20 psi hot at idle. What is the problem I feel like I should have more oil pressure. My rod and main clearance are .002. Do you guys think I should swap out the pump and then I will be fine. Any help will be appreciated!!!
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check the o ring on the pick up tube.
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Yeah, it's the o-ring. It's really a PIA the get the o-ring in correctly. I put grease on the o-ring and up in the pump to help it slid in without kincking. It's a terrible thing to think about removing the balancer to be able to get to the pump but it's really the best bet on what's wrong.
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I had the same problem once.. had white suff all over me, turned out I blew a seal... arrff arrrff
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I had the same problem once.. had white suff all over me, turned out I blew a seal... arrff arrrff
Blew a seal ehh, how bout a penguin???
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lol.... least one got it!!!




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