[Shotimes] Car won't start after dying

[Ian Fisher]

The bearing issue probably caused the oil pressure
problem. At that point its a downward spiral of nasty
events since the bearing isn't going to get any better
with bad oil pressure. At least that's how I always
thought bearings tend to spin in the SHO motor.

Ian


--- Rick Glass <rick@pitroadproducts.com> wrote:
> I thought this started with the oil light coming on
> and staying on while
> driving....
> Wouldn't that mean an oil pressure problem, which
> probably caused the
> bearing issues ?
> 
> 
> Rick Glass
>    Nashville, TN
>    SESHOC
> '99 Silver 51k (these freakin' things add up fast)
>    Flowmaster 40's
>    no "pre-muff"/no resonator
>    will be Kirk'd in August
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>
> To: "Rick Glass" <rick@pitroadproducts.com>; "Steve
> Tatro"
> <stevetatro_shotimes@earthlink.net>;
> <Dynon007@aol.com>;
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 11:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Car won't start after dying
> 
> 
> > Although it's a good idea to clean the pump out of
> > bearing material (as well as the rest of the
> motor), I
> > don't see why it would need a new oil pump...
> >
> > Ian
> >
> > --- Rick Glass <rick@pitroadproducts.com> wrote:
> > > Don't forget the new oil pump it probably
> needs....
> > >
> > > Rick Glass
> > >    Nashville, TN
> > >    SESHOC
> > > '99 Silver 51k (these freakin' things add up
> fast)
> > >    Flowmaster 40's
> > >    no "pre-muff"/no resonator
> > >    will be Kirk'd in August
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: "Steve Tatro"
> > > <stevetatro_shotimes@earthlink.net>
> > > To: <Dynon007@aol.com>;
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 7:03 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Car won't start after
> dying
> > >
> > >
> > > > Although it's *possible* you may need some
> major
> > > work, there have been
> > > cases where SHOwners have been lucky and only
> needed
> > > to replace the bearings
> > > in situations similar to yours.
> > > >
> > > > I've personally seen crank journals on an
> engine
> > > with a spun bearing and
> > > the journals came out unscathed.
> > > >
> > > > Let's hope you're lucky.  You may get off
> buying
> > > $45 worth of bearings
> > > (NAPA sells the Clevite brand for about that
> much)
> > > and some new pan gaskets.
> > > It's worth a shot, IMO.  While you're in there
> you
> > > may be able to at least
> > > inspect the mains to make sure they're okay.
> > > >
> > > > For everyone else out there, if you see the
> oil
> > > pressure light come on
> > > and/or hear mysterious banging noises, quit
> trying
> > > to drive the car!  Don't
> > > even start it!!!
> > > >
> > > > Take care,
> > > >
> > > > Steve Tatro
> > > > Red/Black '93 with 178k miles
> > > > Monroe, Ohio
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Dynon007@aol.com
> > > > Sent: Jul 5, 2004 3:31 PM
> > > > To: leighsm@comcast.net,
> shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Car won't start after
> > > dying
> > > >
> > > > How hard are rod bearings to do? Can't all
> that be
> > > replaced except the
> > > crank.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Kent
> > > >
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