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TOMAS |
posted on 23rd Feb 05 at 10:36 |
Anyone got any GOOD links for instructions on how to clean out the relief valve on a C20Xe engine? Is it much of a job? I want to do this in a couple of weeks time on the next oil change to try and help stop the noisey lifters on startup. | |
calidus |
posted on 22nd Feb 05 at 16:01 |
ok the switch looks like its doing its job etc, and with the dipstick out u can feel waves so i dont know what to try :( | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 22:15 |
well its a lil tappety on start up but its generally quiet, it runs well, and it dont smoke at all,maybe a lil when bouncing off the limiter that is a lil black at the worst of times. | |
miles |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 22:05 |
The low pressure light comes on at 4psi IIRC so if it is on because of low oil pressure your engine is probably already fucked! You should also have a very rattly engine so if it appears to be fine aside from the light your probably ok. | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 21:50 |
okies...robs off to vaux lincs on way home from work...walking lol | |
corsa_jim |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 21:48 |
well for a couple of quid id start with the oil switch its the usual prob:thumbs: | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 21:03 |
i checked and the meter said it was operating on and off ok so guess it is ok...dont know what else to check :( | |
corsa_jim |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 20:58 |
put a new oil switch in it mate sounds like what mine did usually they are sumwhere near the oil pump on an 8v motor its @ the bk of the engine on the cambelt side it couyld be the same on yours mate | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 19:39 |
argh someone please help me!!! | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 19:22 |
tested the current and it says the switch is operating ok,its going on and off...im after fixing the car by tomoro nite hopefully, i just need ideas what else to check, where is the release valve n how easy to change? expensive? the car tends to get cold on the temp gauge when u drive n go bk to higher revs to warm itself up, does that help diagnose it better people? | |
AdamF |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 18:56 |
could be as simple as a knackered switch or as lee says the pressure release valve. if you take the oil cap off can you see oil spraying around | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 18:41 |
thats wot i was wondering, the car itself seems fine tho :( bummer.think i tracked down the sensor to the bk of the engine underneath the car, the loom has been crimped together to mate up with the sxi loom so was gonna get multimeter on it. where is the pressure relief valve? any other symptoms i shud be looking for? shud i discover religion? | |
broster |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 18:34 |
oil pump?? | |
lee mitchell |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 18:30 |
could be pressure relief valve sticking etc. get it sorted soon as and DONT DRIVE IT | |
calidus |
posted on 21st Feb 05 at 18:13 |
oil pressure lite had been blinking ocoming home earlier, now its on permenent, topped up oil still no joy, can feel the oil movin when u remove dipstick which is a good sign my bro says, but i dont know where the sensor/switch woteva it is is located on my c16xe help please :thumbs: |