[Gmecm] OT: Buick 3800 oiling problems

[Programmer]

I'd say it's not a restriction...possibly a missing plug from the end of a 
gallery...what's the oil pressure like ?

Lyndon.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beau Blankenship" <ne14roxcj at gmail.com>
To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 11:52 PM
Subject: [Gmecm] OT: Buick 3800 oiling problems


> Sorry for the OT post, but I know you guys have seen more of these 3.8l 
> v6's
> than I have. A friend called me today with a 1998 Olds EightyEight in his
> shop. He rebuilt the engine after the lifters started ticking bad. Found
> some torn-up cam bearings and such. I assume the engine build was done 
> right
> since the guy owns a machine shop. Engine ran great for a few miles then
> developed another ticking lifter. Then another. So now, it's back in the
> shop. He determined that he has a restriction somewhere in the oil 
> passages,
> but wants to narrow down where to look before he gets back into the 
> engine.
> He called me asking if I had seen an oiling diagram for the engine or knew
> where to locate one. I knew that some of you guys had some experience with
> these engines. Is there a common problem with these things, or has anyone
> seen an oiling diagram? I appreciate any help.
>
> Beau Blankenship
>
> Feel free to e-mail me off-list about this one.
>
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