Oil pressure not rising with RPM
08-19-2011, 05:23 PM
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08-20-2011, 04:15 PM
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I took the cam retainer plate off. Didn't notice a "blown" gasket, but it is so flat that it is flush with the plate. I'll just pick up a new one.
Other than that, I dont think there is any thing else I can change while I'm in there.
Other than that, I dont think there is any thing else I can change while I'm in there.
08-20-2011, 10:44 PM
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Discontinue the old one and the new design superceeds for all LS motors.
08-22-2011, 11:13 AM
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If the retainer plate gasket is completely flat or hard it will usually result in low oil pressure but I'm not sure it would be as bad as your problem is. The rear cover gasket can do the same thing as well as a cracked oil pump pickup.
As far as the LS1 cam retainer plate being discontinued, you are correct. The new style is the only one available. You will need the special bolts as well or you can get (4) 8mmX1.25 X 16mm pan head cap screws.
Shane
As far as the LS1 cam retainer plate being discontinued, you are correct. The new style is the only one available. You will need the special bolts as well or you can get (4) 8mmX1.25 X 16mm pan head cap screws.
Shane
08-22-2011, 12:31 PM
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If the retainer plate gasket is completely flat or hard it will usually result in low oil pressure but I'm not sure it would be as bad as your problem is. The rear cover gasket can do the same thing as well as a cracked oil pump pickup.
As far as the LS1 cam retainer plate being discontinued, you are correct. The new style is the only one available. You will need the special bolts as well or you can get (4) 8mmX1.25 X 16mm pan head cap screws.
Shane
As far as the LS1 cam retainer plate being discontinued, you are correct. The new style is the only one available. You will need the special bolts as well or you can get (4) 8mmX1.25 X 16mm pan head cap screws.
Shane
I picked up the new cam retainer plate today from the dealer. They had 2 bolts and had to order 2 more that will be here tomorrow.
Still waiting on my oil pump and the rest of my gaskets....
08-22-2011, 03:26 PM
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I think when he said rear cover gasket he was referring to the rear gasket where it comes around the inside and seals off the oil journal portion just like the front plate does. It wouldn't cause an external leak but rather an internal leak that you couldn't see but could effect your oil pressure.
08-23-2011, 04:30 PM
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Still waiting on my damn oil pump and gaskets!!!
Note to self: never place another order from GMPartsDirect!!! 7-10 days to process an order and ship it? C'mon, that's ridiculous.
Note to self: never place another order from GMPartsDirect!!! 7-10 days to process an order and ship it? C'mon, that's ridiculous.
