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Old 05-15-2019, 11:38 AM
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Just finished the post mortem on my 3.2 engine that blew all to hell at the track. It seems pretty clear what happened and I think I know why. New video:


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What a nightmare
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So the shaft of the oil scavenge pump failed, engine proceeded to loose oil pressure, causing the main bearing to overheat?
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Originally Posted by Rampage
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So the shaft of the oil scavenge pump failed, engine proceeded to loose oil pressure, causing the main bearing to overheat?
No, I don't think so. My money is on a blocked oil flow passage due to my use of an incorrect sealant when installing my deep sump. I may have applied this problematic sealant too liberally as well. The scavenge pump is collateral damage as I see it.


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