Oiling question

vpap1 · Sep 27, 2010

I just had my oil pump seize and the rod twisted = BAD ... and well 2 rockers were lost, and 5 were not rolling well any more, so they got put aside. Question is, if I don't have any rod knock do I ignore the bearings and just install a new pump and go or should i at least do a re-ring and bearing??? Top end is new with 2500 miles on it.

I'm all about budget but if I'd rather keep her together if I can get more time out of her. What do you all think?

Thanks

V

RatStang · Sep 27, 2010

Replace the obvious defective parts, start it up, and see where you're at.

wv109323 · Sep 27, 2010

I would cut the oil filter apart to look for metal (bearing material).
If you ran it long enough to ruin rocker arms, I wouldn't feel good about the bottom end. I would also be concerned about cylinder wall/Ring wear.
Did the engine overheat? Were you running it hard when the oil pressure died?

1990MustangLX50 · Sep 28, 2010

DontGivaRatz said:
Replace the obvious defective parts, start it up, and see where you're at.

agree. Replace oil pump and shaft and cross your fingers. Mine failed, I replaced it and the drive shaft, still going strong that was about 10k ago.

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