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my k8 v6 engine sounds like it has low oil pressure under 1700 rpm it rattles its head off ,then rev it over 1700 rpm and it sounds fine no noises and has lost no power , do you think my oil pump is playing up i tried changing the oil and filter and even put thicker grade hoping to boost oil pressure plz help i dont want to pull the motor out it i can fix it,this is my daily driver so plz help me asap feels like this car just gives me trouble the engine has done 220,000 klms like i said after 1700 rpm seams eveything is fine

hey man, what is making you think no oil pressure under 1700 rpm ?

loud ticking , loud knocking , loud pinging ,

i have a few ideas for you ,

please visit my channel on you tube ( TCW691 ) and youll find a video there about my friction gear or timing belt tentioner

it is showing what a bad timing tentioner sounds like -- roughly a week later after video belt went --

the fix is easy on a V6 ive done mine 4 times so far

and my thoughts for you are either timing tentioner or the friction gear on the cam shaft

best of luck hope it helps

definitely friction gear springs.

http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... ear+spring

thanks guys yes i think its friction spring washer too now thanks i will be doing it soon just ordered parts

can someone help me i cant get the friction spring in australia and have already got my engine apart if i sent someone some money and they get 2 for me and i pay them for there time and effort plus postage plz pm me if you can help a fellow member thanks

try calling an Canadian or American dealership and ask them to ship them to you, they should be cool with it.

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