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SignUp Now!I will definitely post additional pictures as the build progresses. Thank you sir.Carnage is an understatement but a blessing in disguise if your a "sunny side up" kinda person. I'm looking forward to the progress so keep those pics coming please.
You are very welcome! [emoji4]Thank you for sharing your journey with us.![]()
I found these...http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/m...iation-magna/36675-high-volume-oil-pumps.html
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/0207gmhtp-buick-turbo-v6-engine-build-bottom-end/
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1382
I do not know if those links will help you in any way as I am just a newbie so I am still learning.
Best of luck.
Thanks so much! Will look into a NOS GM front cover.Probably need to find an NOS gm front cover or one of the TA pieces for a good starting point unless you come across a good used one. Here is the Earl Brown idea of how to assemble an oil pump.
http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-v6-turbo-tech/39169-how-build-front-cover-oil-pump.html
If you get a hold of him he does those covers and sells them. He does some selling on eBay. I'll see if I can find his seller name. I think it is earlbrown but I'm not sure.
As far as failure analysis goes,. I don't think the bearing seized. Nor would they provide enough seizure to snap a turbo crank. If they seized they should be purple or blue heat marked. From the pix I think the main cap broke, then hit one of the crank throws which then jammed into the block. Are there any dents in the block and crank which match the main cap? Fwiw. Just wanted to explore something beyond blaming the oil pump.Any suggestions on a good quality, High Performance oil pump for my 87 GN (the one having the crankshaft, rods, and pistons replaced)?
A faulty stock oil pump caused for my front main bearings to seize up, which in turn caused the crankshaft to shear in half due to the extreme torsion (front bearings seized up while the rear half of the crank continued to turn).
Thanks in advance.
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Very good points. You are probably correct. The block has no damage, and the crank does not look gouged in any areas, just the break (sheared area) of the crank at the journal. The oil pump is stock, so I am replacing it with a high performance oil pump, just to be safe. Thanks so much for your input.As far as failure analysis goes,. I don't think the bearing seized. Nor would they provide enough seizure to snap a turbo crank. If they seized they should be purple or blue heat marked. From the pix I think the main cap broke, then hit one of the crank throws which then jammed into the block. Are there any dents in the block and crank which match the main cap? Fwiw. Just wanted to explore something beyond blaming the oil pump.
Probably need to find an NOS gm front cover or one of the TA pieces for a good starting point unless you come across a good used one. Here is the Earl Brown idea of how to assemble an oil pump.
http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-v6-turbo-tech/39169-how-build-front-cover-oil-pump.html
If you get a hold of him he does those covers and sells them. He does some selling on eBay. I'll see if I can find his seller name. I think it is earlbrown but I'm not sure.
Thank you sir!It's earlbrown
Hey Shawn,There's are couple of us here in NRH/ Haltom City. I'm always down to meet up with locals.
I actually grew up in north Saginaw so I know the area quite well. I get my car back from the painter mon so it will be ready to show in a week or so. Maybe Mike will come me. He's the racer and I'm the cruiser lol.Hey Shawn,
Thank you for the reply. Hopefully we can meet up in the future. I live close to Saginaw.
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