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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Markie on 11 April 2008, 16:16:07
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Vectra 2.6 is sounding unwell...
Its a Y26SE same as 2.6omega and i have said for a while its noisy top end - ive also suspected that the camshafts are not getting a proper feed. Not really run it as i intended to investigate it further..
Had it running today and i was getting more concerned at its tractor esque engine note and just once or twice the oil warning light on the dash flickered :( Its not on constant but i switched it off at first sign of it.
My thoughts are its obviously not getting enough oil top end and i intend draining the (new vx semi) oil tomorrow, remove and clean sump and replace filter.
Anyone have any other thoughts on what i should do and also any thoughts on the suitability of the vx semi synth in it. The car has recently recovered from oil cooler failuer and i have no idea what its been given oil wise in the past - wondering if the oil is too thin for its liking?
Note - this is not an oil thread ;D
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With the sump off, check the oil pickup strainer.....
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Should say theres no engine failure but i reckon running the car is going to see eventual il starvation.
No MID warnings re oil and oil on dipstick is clean and good level, no oil leaks of note.
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I'd check that the oil pressure relief valve has not stuck open too.
It normally only takes a couple of PSI to extinguish an oil light so I reckon it has got low oil pressure. Might be worth double checking it with a gauge, but noisy liters plus oil light is pretty conclusive I reckon.
Kevin
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With the sump off, check the oil pickup strainer.....
thought so Mark - the semi synth okay at this stage for its oil change?
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I'd check that the oil pressure relief valve has not stuck open too.
It normally only takes a couple of PSI to extinguish an oil light so I reckon it has got low oil pressure. Might be worth double checking it with a gauge, but noisy liters plus oil light is pretty conclusive I reckon.
Kevin
Compression check? what you thinking worst case Kevin?
That oil light flickered twice faintly and went off - never come back on but it was enough for me.
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Compression check? what you thinking worst case Kevin?
No, I meant an oil pressure gauge not a compression check but I think tappets plus light is telling you there is a problem anyway.
Oil light shouldn't come on when it's running unless the switch is fubar or there's a problem.
Also check for a crack in the pickup pipe or a poor seal between the pickup pipe and the engine that could be sucking air in.
Kevin
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my brother bought a Vectra that had an oil leak. He didnt know about it until he got home. Looks like the bloke bodged it. Ended up getting a whole new engine from the scrappy yard >:( :y
I heard thats a commen problem for Vectra's