Subject	I didn't cut it. I wasn't there when it happened.
Posted by	300zxNA2TT on February 09, 2014 at 2:57 PM
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In Reply To	Why would you ever cut your oil pick up tube? (n/m) posted by John (MD) on February 08, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Message	I can only assume the general thought was, "Oh, this oil pick up tube seems to touch the bottom of the pan, causing a decrease in oil pressure. Let me cut it a little so that its not hitting the bottom of the pan and it can pick up oil easier." All I know, is yesterday, there was a tremendous lifter tick (to lifters that I had refurbished by Dan). Today, no lifter tick and good oil pressure and the engine sounds amazing.
Follow Ups	Oil Pump Issue ... again - 300zxNA2TT 13:54:18 02/06/14 Did you check the oil pan for dents yet? (n/m) - 300ZMang 14:31:24 02/06/14 That I recall, the oil pan was fixed and undented. - 300zxNA2TT 15:23:53 02/06/14 Thinking something smells bad - Cjw3 17:56:05 02/06/14 Sounds like a stuck lifter - ZXRider 09:46:59 02/07/14 oil pumps rarely go bad - aliaZ 15:58:36 02/06/14 Okay. I'll mention that. How do you prime it? - 300zxNA2TT 16:07:38 02/06/14 Did you guys already start the engine? - ZXRider 09:44:48 02/07/14 He said he ran it for a bit and it sounded fine. - Summeronthechain (MN) 13:12:00 02/07/14 My guess is it would be just oil not having circulated yet - Summeronthechain (MN) 13:12:50 02/07/14 it was the oil pick up. screen was clogged. - 300zxNA2TT 15:17:18 02/07/14 What do you mean by "cut the tube"? (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 16:40:47 02/07/14 Exactly that. Cut the tube. Shortened it. (n/m) - 300zxNA2TT 17:20:03 02/07/14 Who Built a motor that has trash in the Screen? - Cjw3 19:46:51 02/07/14 that was dumb - aliaZ 21:20:36 02/07/14 uhm...what? - aliaZ 21:17:59 02/07/14 it was built by another mechanic. - 300zxNA2TT 06:24:42 02/08/14 Why would you ever cut your oil pick up tube? (n/m) - John (MD) 12:12:53 02/08/14 I didn't cut it. I wasn't there when it happened. - 300zxNA2TT 14:57:47 02/09/14 I meant to say why would your mechanic cut your - John (MD) 08:22:53 02/10/14 I dont understand what the concern is. - 300zxNA2TT 10:14:21 02/10/14 note to self: do not shop for cars in s.fla - shaggee 15:28:58 02/11/14 Thanks. You're a big help. Glad you're on the forum. (n/m) - 300zxNA2TT 17:24:20 02/11/14
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