jderimig

Rennlisters, I searched the forum and aware of the usual suspects (crankbolt, oprv etc). Just wanted some advice before going further.

Background. Well maintained (less than 50K 1984 944) except it hasn't been run in about 7 yrs.

I changed all belts, water pump and replaced all oil seals. FI cleaned by Witchhunter.

Initially had no oil pressure but I recranked the crank bolt to 155 ft-lbs (but I didn't loosen and retighten, I just further tightened. PS pulley doesn't wobble when running).

After re-torque I get about 2bars (cold engine) and it doesn't increase when I rev the engine slightly. I get lots of lifter racket (at least I hope that's lifter noise).

Any ideas on what to try next?

--john

V2Rocket

what weight oil are you using? and you said you checked the crank pulley, but did you put the washer/spacer thing on with the cone side out?

jderimig

10W-30 put in now, will switch to 20w-50 when put on the road.

Which washer are you referring? The one that engages the oil pump drive or the PS pulley one?

V2Rocket

the big fat collar thing that goes between the PS pulley and the crank bolt head.

jderimig

DOH! It looks like I got that wrong. Thanks!!!

I try that next weekend when I am back where my car is.