04-15-2013, 04:02 PM | #71 |
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Yes all Ls's use the same chain, is that what you mean?
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04-15-2013, 04:04 PM | #72 |
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i believe there is a service bulletin on the ls3 oil pumps
they can go out at any time from what ive been told l99 oil pumps work very well.
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04-15-2013, 04:07 PM | #74 |
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I see some pretty deep pits on the rotors bud and on the inside of the cover I see some long scratches. Or is it just me.
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The pictures are decieving. The rotors are pretty clean, I did revove them and the housing is clean as well. There are a couple of scratches on the cover but they are not in any way enough to cause a loss in oil pressure. When I get the pump out I will clean and examine it closely and post better pics as well but the gear/housing part of the pump is not the problem. I'm wondering if I can detect a stuck relief valve without possibly causing it to free and re-seat properly. I am very curious as to if that is the problem although I don't see what else it can be unless I'm missing something. |
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04-15-2013, 04:33 PM | #77 |
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The katech C5r timing chain is considerably beefier and it's the same size. It has a "0" failure rate in their racing program and those are hard miles lol.
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04-15-2013, 04:39 PM | #78 | |
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04-15-2013, 05:14 PM | #79 | |
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But at least it's nice to know you don't have to change the oil pump! LOL. But, the skip shift eliminator is a lot cheaper than an LS3 conversion.
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04-15-2013, 05:57 PM | #80 | |
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The OP has an L99 and they have been better than Ls3 pumps thus far. The only weak link between L99's and Ls3's are those DOD lifters. I confused lol.
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04-15-2013, 06:00 PM | #81 | |
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I didn't know that the L99 oil pump was better until I read that info here. But it still doesn't make up for the fact I have to do an LS3 conversion to get my "26 hp" back.
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04-15-2013, 06:57 PM | #82 |
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Lol
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I work at a large Chevrolet dealership, still haven't seen an oil pump failure on a Camaro come through the door yet. Maybe itll take more time and mileage before I start seeing them.
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