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InterestedinCA
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Nov 8, 2010, 9:36 AM
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Engine seized, bad oil pump
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The issue is with a ’85 Toyota pickup with about 85,000 mi, 4 cylinder manual. The engine went out one afternoon and we found a hole blasted through the motor by the oil pan. We arranged for a mechanic to replace the motor who said, after installation, he had trouble starting the vehicle. After I took possession of it, I also had trouble starting it and had it towed to the mechanic who sold me the motor. That mechanic said a failed oil pump had caused the new engine to seize and it is beyond repair and the warranty voided because of the oil pump failure. Is it not to be expected that a knowledgeable mechanic when installing the motor would have checked the oil pump? Should the hole and location of the damage to the original motor have clued the mechanic the oil pump should be inspected when the motor was replaced? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, I readily admit I’m out of my area of expertise here, so please, when responding feel free to dumb it down.
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:00 AM
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That sounds like a bunch of bull to me. Were there any warning light on?
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:04 AM
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Used eng are sold many different ways . As is , a limited warrenty such as 30 days/3000 miles, or just so many days , or that it will just start. Most all will say its based on proper installation.What does your paper work say? Was the oil warning lite on or gage reading? Were lifters clattering. The time for complaint was at start up if it had no pressure at start it should have been shutdown and would have been the sellers problem . But the engine was run , apparently with little or no oil pressure so now the ball is in the installers court. Oil pressure should have been verified . If it wasnt running right you should not have taken possesion of it. In my opinion its between you and the installer.
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InterestedinCA
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:08 AM
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There were no symptoms prior to the new engine failure. No noise, no warning lights. It was only a week and the truck driven just once after I took possession of it. It ran fine. The second time a start was attempted it was unsuccessful. I was not given a copy of the warranty and am trying to track that down.
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re-tired
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:21 AM
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Has anyone pulled the pan and verify the pump failure ? There are many things that can lock up a motor.
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InterestedinCA
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:35 AM
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You're sending me in the right direction, guys... thanks. Anything I need to put to the installer and/or seller I'm noting and will follow up.
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