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sr jack
17-02-09, 06:55 PM
high iv got a cav gsi c20xe and im going try to solve the problem of the top end sounding like a bag of nails. when i take the filler cap off when its running there doesnt seem to be alot of oil flying about. iv already had the tappets out to look for any sine of damage but they seem ok:confused:
iv done a oil change and filter no luck though lol.
all i can think of is the pick up pipe or maybe the pump.
thanks
jack
muzzy
17-02-09, 06:57 PM
Definetly worth checking the oil pick up as it can get blocked with all the crap in the sump.
Spudly
17-02-09, 07:05 PM
Pickup in the sump has probably snapped off, happened on my old XE nova, drop your oil, exhaust manifold and sump for a looksee (in that order too lol) if its not off then remove and clean it while youre there then do the same with all breathers.

Questions like this should really be in tech though dude:thumb:
sr jack
17-02-09, 07:08 PM
oh yer forggot about that spudly. yer iv got one of those rubber gaskets for the sump already lol im just praying for the best. i want it on the road so i can drive it and take the SR off the road to start some bits on that thx oh yer see you car in TV looks cool man
Sloth
17-02-09, 07:09 PM
yup, but low top end pressure can also be shells. has it had a head gasket recently?
sr jack
17-02-09, 07:21 PM
yes it has had one reasently
Sloth
17-02-09, 07:28 PM
is teh gasket on the right way round and right way up?
sr jack
17-02-09, 07:32 PM
im not sure because i didnt do,it the guy before me had a garage do it for him
Sloth
17-02-09, 07:34 PM
hmmm....
muzzy
17-02-09, 07:34 PM
It will more than likely be related to the pick up but double check all the possibilities you can without obviously taking the engine apart and rule them out that way.
sr jack
17-02-09, 07:38 PM
yep hmmmm slothsport1 lol looks like im going to get my hands dirty this weekend. cheers muzzy
Sloth
17-02-09, 07:57 PM
sorry bud, get ya sump off and have a look. if it needs stripping more get the engine out and on a stand, makes it 90x easier
sr jack
17-02-09, 08:06 PM
yer bit more room in a cav aswell lol
*Dave*
18-02-09, 12:07 AM
dont worry dude we will sort it. ill giv ya a hand this weekend.
Andy
18-02-09, 10:34 AM
My (hardly Feck all lol) money is on a pick up snappage or blockage
As spud said his old xe had snapped and blocked.A little weld later and parts wash did the trick