What happens when the Vortec oil pump produces too much pressure?
What happens when the Vortec oil pump produces too much pressure?
The photo above shows a Vortec oil pump with the pressure relief valve and spring removed and placed to the side. When the oil pump produces too much pressure, the relief valve opens and vents some of the pressurized oil back to the suction side of the pump.
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Where is the oil pump located on a Vortec?
Your customer’s Vortec engine features an oil pump that’s bolted to the front of the engine and driven directly by the crankshaft, via splines. The oil pump can be accessed by removing the front cover (more on this later).
What to do if oil pressure is low on Vortec?
To avoid dropping the removed retaining bolt into the pan, pack the area below the oil pump with rags. A strong magnet on a stick should be standing at the ready near the bolt as well, just in case. With the bolt removed from the pump, remove the oil pump from the front of the crankshaft.
The photo above shows a Vortec oil pump with the pressure relief valve and spring removed and placed to the side. When the oil pump produces too much pressure, the relief valve opens and vents some of the pressurized oil back to the suction side of the pump.
5 Most Common Chevy 6.0 Engine Problems 1 Throttle body sensor failure 2 Low oil pressure, AFM, and excess oil consumption 3 Knock sensor failure 4 Exhaust manifold leaks 5 Water pump failure More
Your customer’s Vortec engine features an oil pump that’s bolted to the front of the engine and driven directly by the crankshaft, via splines. The oil pump can be accessed by removing the front cover (more on this later).
To avoid dropping the removed retaining bolt into the pan, pack the area below the oil pump with rags. A strong magnet on a stick should be standing at the ready near the bolt as well, just in case. With the bolt removed from the pump, remove the oil pump from the front of the crankshaft.
