Waussie
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- VS Exec V6 Clubsport Kit
Hi All,
Just recently picked up a Lexcen (VS Clone) for a good price, now I think I know why.
After starting engine up, the oil goes out but then comes on again only a matter or minutes later. Doesn't matter if I rev it, it stays on. I can tell it is starving for oil as it tends to get a bit of a clatter about. Have parked it up for now.
Thought about getting another Ecotec V6 until I found out what the rebuild price is on these babies.
I got talking with a few wreckers and mechanics and it seems that the oil pickup in the sump is rather small on these engines and they are prone to blocking up quite easily and this is apparently a common problem.
Has anybody fixed this and have any ideas to pass on before I tackle this job? One suggested unbolting an engine mount, jack engine up and remove sump, clean out pickup and sump.
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks....Waussie - WA.
Just recently picked up a Lexcen (VS Clone) for a good price, now I think I know why.
After starting engine up, the oil goes out but then comes on again only a matter or minutes later. Doesn't matter if I rev it, it stays on. I can tell it is starving for oil as it tends to get a bit of a clatter about. Have parked it up for now.
Thought about getting another Ecotec V6 until I found out what the rebuild price is on these babies.
I got talking with a few wreckers and mechanics and it seems that the oil pickup in the sump is rather small on these engines and they are prone to blocking up quite easily and this is apparently a common problem.
Has anybody fixed this and have any ideas to pass on before I tackle this job? One suggested unbolting an engine mount, jack engine up and remove sump, clean out pickup and sump.
Any ideas appreciated.
Thanks....Waussie - WA.