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csjcsj · 05-05-2012, 08:21 PM

Got the low oil pressure light today, and the gauge said 0! Going to get a melling pump and change to that!

I have an LS3!

So my question is, how difficult is it to change yourself! I am somewhat mechanically inclined, is or are there any thing I should know before I tackle this job! Or are there any how to's on here!

Any help or pointers would and will be appreciated!!!

acowherd · 05-05-2012, 08:40 PM

It's not terrible, but it's pretty involved. If you feel comfortable tearing into the front end of your motor, then it's no big deal. Just pull your front cover off your motor, and your oil pump is down at the bottom. The pick up tube is one of the worst parts of the job. Good luck, and if you go on to do it, post a DIY!!

csjcsj · 05-05-2012, 08:59 PM

Do you have to pull any pullies or the harmonic balancer off? That's main main concern!!! If not it seems pretty straightforward!

acowherd · 05-05-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

Do you have to pull any pullies or the harmonic balancer off? That's main main concern!!! If not it seems pretty straightforward!

Yes, harmonic balancer will have to come off.

2SSRS · 05-05-2012, 09:29 PM

This will help you out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125123

jeffny09 · 05-05-2012, 10:41 PM

that pick up tube was a real pain

csjcsj · 05-06-2012, 09:25 AM

So if I was to have a stuck valve, is there oil still running through the motor? Or not? It's been sitting over night at my daughters house and read that you can start it and give it a high rev and unstick it! But don't know if that's a good idea since all the oil has drained down!

Or would you not even attempt that and have it towed?

tkrupinski · 05-06-2012, 12:46 PM

Definitely have it towed. No sense risking a damaged engine.

05-05-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
csjcsj "VIRTUAL MEMBER" Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,059 View My Garage	Need oil pump!!!! Got the low oil pressure light today, and the gauge said 0! Going to get a melling pump and change to that! I have an LS3! So my question is, how difficult is it to change yourself! I am somewhat mechanically inclined, is or are there any thing I should know before I tackle this job! Or are there any how to's on here! Any help or pointers would and will be appreciated!!! __________________

05-05-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,474	It's not terrible, but it's pretty involved. If you feel comfortable tearing into the front end of your motor, then it's no big deal. Just pull your front cover off your motor, and your oil pump is down at the bottom. The pick up tube is one of the worst parts of the job. Good luck, and if you go on to do it, post a DIY!! __________________ D1SC-LG G6x3-SW 2" Headers-DMH Cutout-3" Flowmaster A/T-ADM Dual Fuel-ADM Boost,Air/Fuel gauges-Nitto NTO5r-SJM line lock-Modded LS3 Oil pump-BMR-Toe Bar,Trailing Arm,Sub Connectors,Cradle Bushings-Shep Tunnel brace-MSD Shift Light,2Step-CINCY SPEED Tune-DSS 9" Conversion..3.70s gearALKY Control-Extream Innovations Roll Bar- 4l80!! 763RWHP 629TRQ

05-05-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
csjcsj "VIRTUAL MEMBER" Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,059 View My Garage	Do you have to pull any pullies or the harmonic balancer off? That's main main concern!!! If not it seems pretty straightforward! __________________

05-05-2012, 09:29 PM	#5
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05-05-2012, 10:41 PM	#6
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05-06-2012, 09:25 AM	#7
csjcsj "VIRTUAL MEMBER" Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,059 View My Garage	So if I was to have a stuck valve, is there oil still running through the motor? Or not? It's been sitting over night at my daughters house and read that you can start it and give it a high rev and unstick it! But don't know if that's a good idea since all the oil has drained down! Or would you not even attempt that and have it towed? __________________

05-06-2012, 12:46 PM	#8
tkrupinski Hugger Orange Drives: 2010 Hugger Orange 2SS/ RS YSI/4l80 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marysville Ohio Posts: 494	Definitely have it towed. No sense risking a damaged engine.