No Oil Getting To Head

[Bliksem]

Yeah I think that would be the next best thing to try if theres still valve train noise... as sticky lifters are fairly common. Personally I'd go with something like Nulon Lifter-Free if it was me but its up to you...

Goodluck mate.

[teazn_r33]

well i just changed oil nothin has changed ive lost a heap of power ive driven it around for a while still nothing runs like a three leged donkey

[teazn_r33]

also since i have had it all goin its being idleing like a dog as well

[teazn_r33]

could it be the ecu ?? some of the wires maybe ??

[Adriano]

could it be the ecu ?? some of the wires maybe ??

Doubt it. If the hoses to the inlet are blocked, one is the crankcase breather, so needs to be venting. Didnt you just put this motor in? Its definately lifters and not an ex manifold leak, they can sound very similar. Could try a compression test, as one of the valves could be sticky. I would be careful flushing the oil too much, unless you know that the turbo is fairly new.

[teazn_r33]

Doubt it. If the hoses to the inlet are blocked, one is the crankcase breather, so needs to be venting. Didnt you just put this motor in? Its definately lifters and not an ex manifold leak, they can sound very similar. Could try a compression test, as one of the valves could be sticky. I would be careful flushing the oil too much, unless you know that the turbo is fairly new.

crank case?? the cam covers have a breather if thats what ya mean i did just put this motor in yer it deffinaty lifters

it idles like a dog ??

[Duncan]

what makes you think its a lifter?

have you spun a bearing?

[teazn_r33]

i f*#king hopenot

i heard what a spun bearing in a sr sounds like more of a single knock this is def comin form the cams and when i take the oil cap off its louder and i can see f all oil

[Cubes]

If the bottom end has super loose clearances bugger all oil will get to the head as its bled off in the bottom end.

As a result the lifters tick.

[teazn_r33]

how do i fix that

[teazn_r33]

can u help me please

[Bliksem]

If thats what it is.... New main bearings

[Bliksem]

Wait, you said your Oil pressure is 3/4 when idling hot?

That doesnt sound like a spun bearing...the pressure is way too high when hot. There must be something blocking the flow somewhere. Im guessing you can't see oil being thrown around when you take the filler cap off??

There's some galleries behind the oil cooler, and to the head that could possibly be blocked. It could be worth trying the oil flush next.

Basically I'd try to eliminate everything you can before tearing the motor apart.

[teazn_r33]

ok this is the problem i came across and still no fix

i had a oil relocation kit on with a cooler and thermostat the thermostat wasnt opening causeing the oil to build up and no pump thru right so i have taken it off but left the relocation kit of the filter on so no more cooler

the pressure went down to a decent spot i also changed the oil filter

i then took all the lifetrs out i have two sets out of 48 24 were rooted so i cleaned them make sure they all work and then primeed them so when i put them in they would be full

put it all back together and the noise still happens straight up so its the tapping between the lifters and th valves

i brought this motor of a sau memeber ** not happy **

the head has being acid dipped cleaned and put back on the pistons in the motor were fine

im lost i need some help im selling the car the fella that is buying knows about the problem and i dont wnat a quick fix i want to give him the car in good condition

i have lined up a head that is in good condition but i dont wanna buy it and it not solves the problem

[teazn_r33]

there is motor getting to the head on one side but only under load it use to flick oil out when i took the cap of now its got me stumpped

oil is also getton to the first part where the cam get bolted down at the front ofthe head yesterday i spent 9am till 6pm trying with no success im about to burn it anyone

can anyone help me

[teazn_r33]

also what is the best thing to flush the oil liek if there is any blockages

[Cubes]

i then took all the lifetrs out i have two sets out of 48 24 were rooted so i cleaned them make sure they all work and then primeed them so when i put them in they would be full

put it all back together and the noise still happens straight up so its the tapping between the lifters and th valves

i brought this motor of a sau memeber ** not happy **

I gather you have never bled/primed hydraulic lifters then.

They ALWAYS tick and sound like crap until you take the car for a reasonable drive.

Well mine have and they have been done 3 times troubleshooting shit springs.

[teazn_r33]

i have done them beofre i took them for a fair drive aswell i have lost power and im guessing this is because the valves arent opening fully

could it be from the springs

im up shit creek without a paddle

i have changed oil to the one they recommend i could get my other motor running good with 300rwkw but not this stock one

this is not a small tick aither it like the loudest disel car you have ever heard

[Cubes]

If there's no oil pressure in the head the lifters won't be able to pump up. So they will continue to tick.

Is it ALL the lifters or what sounds like some of them.

Your turbo setup. Still running a restrictor?

[teazn_r33]

man u got me stuffed lol

umm nah now its pretty much the intake side thet doesnt pump up

umm wat you mean restrictor?