How do you prime the oil pump?
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Re: Thanks for all the feedback
Originally Posted by LuxuriesPremier
3. What happens if u start up a car with an unprimed oil pump but plenty of oil in the system?
Originally Posted by jr's3800
I have in the past pulled the timming cover from a 3800 and never had to reprimbe an oil pump... Put it all back together and hit the key and poof, 60psi right off the bat...
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Let'* add.
You "should" pack the pump whenever servicing the front cover.
As to why the mechanic says that the oil pump needs to be primed is very suspect to say the least. Most mechanics crank it up and pressure starts almost immediately. .... Sooooo why does this guy say it needs to be primed?
You "should" pack the pump whenever servicing the front cover.
As to why the mechanic says that the oil pump needs to be primed is very suspect to say the least. Most mechanics crank it up and pressure starts almost immediately. .... Sooooo why does this guy say it needs to be primed?
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Let'* add.
You "should" pack the pump whenever servicing the front cover.
As to why the mechanic says that the oil pump needs to be primed is very suspect to say the least. Most mechanics crank it up and pressure starts almost immediately. .... Sooooo why does this guy say it needs to be primed?
You "should" pack the pump whenever servicing the front cover.
As to why the mechanic says that the oil pump needs to be primed is very suspect to say the least. Most mechanics crank it up and pressure starts almost immediately. .... Sooooo why does this guy say it needs to be primed?
I get the feeling the first lays true.... And having 0 psi oil pressure for any length of time while the engine is running is bad
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Originally Posted by daman
Service manual says pack pump when pulled apart for service..............
that will keep it lubed it and prime it till she sees oil
that will keep it lubed it and prime it till she sees oil
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From: Bad Axe,MI.
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by daman
Service manual says pack pump when pulled apart for service..............
that will keep it lubed it and prime it till she sees oil
that will keep it lubed it and prime it till she sees oil
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From: Bad Axe,MI.
Originally Posted by Cheetah
I would be very hesitant of buying the car
and i went over it with a fine tooth comb........
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