Are you kidding me!? AUUUUGH!

The Crowing · 04-01-08, 06:12 PM

So I was tearing down my old engine... the one that failed three days after the swap.

I noticed the oil pump wasn't aligned with it's timing marks in time with the crank shaft. In fact, it wasn't anywhere CLOSE.

So before I shoot myself in the head, would the oil pump not being "timed" cause the engine to fail the way it did? In case you don't remember/don't know, my symptoms were a lack of power below about 3k rpm when floored, then it seemed to come back to full power after 3500 rpm. Three days later, I'm cruising down the freeway and the engine starts clacking and the oil light flickers. By the time I pulled off, the engine was shaking and making a fuckload of noise. It wouldn't restart, the end.

92drls · 04-01-08, 08:00 PM

Wow man no idea.. Blew my headgasket today so I guess were in the same boat...

ymisoqt · 04-01-08, 08:09 PM

OMG springfield mo!!!!

sr5guy · 04-01-08, 11:40 PM

Oil pump????.... this thing here?

Thats the balance shaft you're looking at.

The Crowing · 04-01-08, 11:59 PM

Oh.... yes. Thats what I meant. Soooo... if the balance shaft isn't aligned....

Fuck.

Me.

>.<

sr5guy · 04-02-08, 12:44 AM

Naah, the balance shaft wouldn't have affected the engine in any way other than some vibrations. The oil pump is keyed right onto the end of the crankshaft before the timing and crank pulleys. Theres pretty much no way for it to not spin with the motor. Im guessing the gears inside of the pump were damaged from the shock of the accident.

Jetdoc · 05-10-08, 01:54 AM

One thing I have gathered from reading this forum over the years is that if you loose oil pressure in a 2nd Gen Legend you are in big trouble. Seems like if the oil pressure gets low enough to cause the light to come on the damage is already done.

legend6speed · 05-10-08, 09:08 AM

yeah you dont need to align the marks. you have to make sure that there is proper clearance for the oil pump. if its installed wrong then you can have trouble.
most cars when that oil light is on... you are pretty much screwed.

blkonblkcpe · 05-10-08, 12:02 PM

Most cars when the oil light(idiot light) comes on there's about 1 quart left in the engine!

I was really amazed with wifes Monte Carlo. The oil light came on last week, I went, "OH SHIAT". Checked the oil, 1 qt low! Now that's good stuff!

legendhyphonix · 05-10-08, 07:28 PM

u guys wanna know some thing sad i run my cb7 (90 accord 5 speed) with only one qt of oil at all times...... it wont hold the other 3 long enough...... ( didnt resurface the head...i was a rookie back then) but still runs like a champ!... i dont care anyways imma redo the head gasket job soon

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92drls Factory Freak! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 602 Car 1: 5sp KA8, BHG Car 2: Lincoln LS8 RIP iTrader: (0)	Wow man no idea.. Blew my headgasket today so I guess were in the same boat... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/some_other_hot_guy http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...e&id=513713448

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ymisoqt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 998 Car 1: 95 Acura Legend iTrader: (4)	OMG springfield mo!!!! __________________ www.myspace.com/jenstorace

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sr5guy Chipped Shoulder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,351 Car 1: 91 L Sedan Rosewood Car 2: 91 Coupe 3.5 SOLD Car 3: 96 Legacy iTrader: (31)	Oil pump????.... this thing here? Thats the balance shaft you're looking at. __________________ The dude with a chip on his shoulder. Stop asking me to compare my chip with Telion's damnit. Mines better .

04-02-08, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
sr5guy Chipped Shoulder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,351 Car 1: 91 L Sedan Rosewood Car 2: 91 Coupe 3.5 SOLD Car 3: 96 Legacy iTrader: (31)	Naah, the balance shaft wouldn't have affected the engine in any way other than some vibrations. The oil pump is keyed right onto the end of the crankshaft before the timing and crank pulleys. Theres pretty much no way for it to not spin with the motor. Im guessing the gears inside of the pump were damaged from the shock of the accident. __________________ The dude with a chip on his shoulder. Stop asking me to compare my chip with Telion's damnit. Mines better .

05-10-08, 01:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jetdoc FIXER Join Date: May 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,647 Car 1: 1992 Legend L 265k Black(sold) 1994 Legend LS 175K Green 1967 NOVA SS Bolero Red iTrader: (0)	One thing I have gathered from reading this forum over the years is that if you loose oil pressure in a 2nd Gen Legend you are in big trouble. Seems like if the oil pressure gets low enough to cause the light to come on the damage is already done. __________________ People are often reluctant to pay for good advice but rarely follow free advice.

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05-10-08, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
legend6speed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern new hampshire Posts: 37 Car 1: 1994 legend gs iTrader: (1)	yeah you dont need to align the marks. you have to make sure that there is proper clearance for the oil pump. if its installed wrong then you can have trouble. most cars when that oil light is on... you are pretty much screwed.

05-10-08, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
blkonblkcpe CAN U SAY FUGLY? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 9,442 Car 1: 91 LS Black window trim EDM/Hids Remus 2 1/2 cat back Headers stage 3 ecu Car 2: ,Red tails, Type 2 Car 3: 6 speed, EDM spoiler iTrader: (35)	Most cars when the oil light(idiot light) comes on there's about 1 quart left in the engine! I was really amazed with wifes Monte Carlo. The oil light came on last week, I went, "OH SHIAT". Checked the oil, 1 qt low! Now that's good stuff! __________________ TO BLEED AIR FROM COOLANT, CLICK HERE: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/883766-post7.html 91 with type II engine, 6 speed tranny, EDM headlights, EDM spoiler, carbon fiber interior trim, type II cluster, OBX headers, 2 1/2" Catback to Remus Rev 3, CAI.

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legendhyphonix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 209, cali Posts: 47 Car 1: 94 Acura Legend Gs 6 speed Car 2: 94 legend Gs Auto. iTrader: (0)	u guys wanna know some thing sad i run my cb7 (90 accord 5 speed) with only one qt of oil at all times...... it wont hold the other 3 long enough...... ( didnt resurface the head...i was a rookie back then) but still runs like a champ!... i dont care anyways imma redo the head gasket job soon

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