If your oil pump failed, when? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nosmr2 · 05-12-2016, 10:23 AM

Read a couple of days ago that most oil pump failures, the relief valve sticking and starving the engine of oil, happened at start up.

If yours failed was it at start up, shortly there after or driving around?

Just a bit curious.

Moto-Mojo · 05-12-2016, 10:27 AM

WHY IS THIS STILL A PROBLEM, GM??? Fix it, damn it.

gajagfan · 05-12-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nosmr2

Read a couple of days ago that most oil pump failures, the relief valve sticking and starving the engine of oil, happened at start up.

If yours failed was it at start up, shortly there after or driving around?

Just a bit curious.

I think this is good. Can i suggest we add what year car and how many miles to the info?

carfansince73 · 05-12-2016, 11:29 AM

Have to go back and look, but it was around 3 or 4 years ago. Replaced under warranty. Mine was only leaking, not a complete failure, thank goodness.

Blutob2 · 05-12-2016, 03:15 PM

I assume the oil press gauge goes to zero after failure? I always cross check the gauges. How long can the engine survive after failure?

FloridaBill · 05-12-2016, 03:17 PM

I asked in another thread and didn't get an answer.

What is the normal oil pressure range in an LS3?

nosmr2 · 05-12-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blutob2

I assume the oil press gauge goes to zero after failure? I always cross check the gauges. How long can the engine survive after failure?

I don't know, but I'm hoping some guys here let us know how long theirs ran after the light and how the engine fared. Or how fast they shut it off and the damage.

Matt8892 · 05-12-2016, 04:09 PM

2010 ls3 with exactly 15k miles at 10 pm when ready to leave work. Failed at startup and said something like "low oil pressure. Shut engine down immediately"

nosmr2 · 05-12-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt8892

2010 ls3 with exactly 15k miles at 10 pm when ready to leave work. Failed at startup and said something like "low oil pressure. Shut engine down immediately"

Thanks for the response.

Was any damage done to the engine?

Matt8892 · 05-12-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nosmr2

Thanks for the response.

Was any damage done to the engine?

Shut it down within 30 seconds. Not positive yet. Going In For new pump and cam and all the goodies on June 2nd

two_wheel_mayhem · 05-12-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

WHY IS THIS STILL A PROBLEM, GM??? Fix it, damn it.

Always will be a tricky problem anytime you have this style oil pump that drives directly off the crankshaft. Has to be much more precise compared to the old style gear or shaft driven pumps.

wakespeak · 05-12-2016, 08:10 PM

Be meticulous with oil changes and engine work. Don't leave the oil fill cap off if dusty/windy. Keep particulates out of the oil!

Ferrum · 05-12-2016, 09:16 PM

I've hit the lottery. 2013 1SS, first time Jan '15 at 30250miles . Again last Saturday, at 51700 miles. Currently at dealer and they are tearing down the engine to look for damage.

*edit - both times happened after 3-4 hour cool down.

Balue · 05-12-2016, 10:50 PM

Happened to me 8/2014. Car was at 20k, dealer replaced under warantee. Now that I am built I have a Melling.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373979

05-12-2016, 10:23 AM	#1
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carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Have to go back and look, but it was around 3 or 4 years ago. Replaced under warranty. Mine was only leaking, not a complete failure, thank goodness. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

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FloridaBill Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 547	I asked in another thread and didn't get an answer. What is the normal oil pressure range in an LS3? __________________ 8/27:Ordered 2022 Vivid Orange Metallic 2SS1LE 11/09:Built 12/4:Took it home

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wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,420	Be meticulous with oil changes and engine work. Don't leave the oil fill cap off if dusty/windy. Keep particulates out of the oil! __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

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Blutob2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Montgomery Posts: 167	I assume the oil press gauge goes to zero after failure? I always cross check the gauges. How long can the engine survive after failure?

05-12-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	2010 ls3 with exactly 15k miles at 10 pm when ready to leave work. Failed at startup and said something like "low oil pressure. Shut engine down immediately"

05-12-2016, 09:16 PM	#13
Ferrum Drives: 2013 1SS 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 2	I've hit the lottery. 2013 1SS, first time Jan '15 at 30250miles . Again last Saturday, at 51700 miles. Currently at dealer and they are tearing down the engine to look for damage. edit - both times happened after 3-4 hour cool down. Last edited by Ferrum; 05-12-2016 at 09:17 PM. Reason: forgot more info*

05-12-2016, 10:50 PM	#14
Balue Drives: 2013 SW 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Happened to me 8/2014. Car was at 20k, dealer replaced under warantee. Now that I am built I have a Melling. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373979 __________________ 2013 2SS SW 1LE 478rwhp/427rwtq Cunningham Motorsports built and tuned stage 2 cam with WCCH ported heads.