Ford Bearings

Jeff Chambers · 03-12-2005, 04:26 PM

Nope, oil pump is under the front cover. Pulling the engine is the best way to get to it, but it can be removed/replaced with the engine in the car.

Detonation affects bearing loading alot. Is it the cause here? Maybe not, but it could be a contributing factor. You can check the oil pump output pressure by putting a mechanical gauge on it and looking at the oil pressure through all rpm bands, both loaded and unloaded. My 2001GT recommends 5W20. Basically at 81,000 miles I think you're on your own. Take the engine to a reputable shop and let them rebuild it. Take the opportunity to drop some hot cams in it, bump up the compression a little, etc.

T_BIRDLX · 03-12-2005, 04:35 PM

The engine is apart so I cant start it up.The reason I got this warranty in the first place is because I did not have the money to replace the engine if it did mess up. Rebuild is out of the question because of metal shavings.The engine is shot I am trying to find a way to prove that it was not my fault. I do not drive it hard. There is sometimes that I might mess around with it but it is made to take alittle abuse.

03-12-2005, 04:26 PM	#1
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Ford Bearings Nope, oil pump is under the front cover. Pulling the engine is the best way to get to it, but it can be removed/replaced with the engine in the car. Detonation affects bearing loading alot. Is it the cause here? Maybe not, but it could be a contributing factor. You can check the oil pump output pressure by putting a mechanical gauge on it and looking at the oil pressure through all rpm bands, both loaded and unloaded. My 2001GT recommends 5W20. Basically at 81,000 miles I think you're on your own. Take the engine to a reputable shop and let them rebuild it. Take the opportunity to drop some hot cams in it, bump up the compression a little, etc. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

03-12-2005, 04:35 PM	#2
T_BIRDLX Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bumpass,VA Posts: 7	Re: Ford Bearings The engine is apart so I cant start it up.The reason I got this warranty in the first place is because I did not have the money to replace the engine if it did mess up. Rebuild is out of the question because of metal shavings.The engine is shot I am trying to find a way to prove that it was not my fault. I do not drive it hard. There is sometimes that I might mess around with it but it is made to take alittle abuse.

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