T Tommyg New Member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Jun 24, 2008 #1 How critical is it to prime the oil pump after installing a new cam?
R Red Regal T Senior Member Joined May 24, 2001 Jun 24, 2008 #2 You're likely not to have any oil pressure if you don't prime it before starting.
J Just a Six?? OK! Who Farted?? Joined Jul 4, 2003 Jun 24, 2008 #3 Take out the cam sensor & prime it with a drill! If not, You'll be sorry!!
T Tommyg New Member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Jun 24, 2008 #4 ?????? If that was not done, what would be the result? I now have what I believe to be a rod knock.
J Just a Six?? OK! Who Farted?? Joined Jul 4, 2003 Jun 24, 2008 #5 How long did it run?? I sent you a PM but your bearings are probably toast! Not all but only takes a couple. Pull a main cap. Hope you dont have to pull the engine but you may have to in order to be 100% safe.
How long did it run?? I sent you a PM but your bearings are probably toast! Not all but only takes a couple. Pull a main cap. Hope you dont have to pull the engine but you may have to in order to be 100% safe.
