fordom Member 145 Member For: 15y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 27/03/12 10:04 AM Share Posted 27/03/12 10:04 AM Hey guys, just wanted everyones opinion on this, I have been browsing the forums for a while now and noticed most engine failures (not including dodgy fuel/tune/lack of surge tank) are caused by oil pump gears, or the timing chain jumping a tooth or two due to worn guides.So my question is, before I start modding, should I replace these two parts as a safe measure and then rest easy with a reliable engine, or just mod it until it dies then build with stronger everything?This is regarding a bf mk11 f6 engine, and my aims are 400 rwkw on e85 with all the usual quality bolt ons . I have read plenty of people doing this on a standard bottom end and the bottom end has held up well for a lot of peoplethoughts? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX Dave Donating Members 545 Member For: 14y 1m 11d Gender: Male Posted 27/03/12 10:34 AM Share Posted 27/03/12 10:34 AM ive been contemplating the same.Id like to do timing chain, cam gears, chain guide and oil pump before I crack the 300.until then im happy with 270 haha Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 5m 8d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 27/03/12 10:36 AM Share Posted 27/03/12 10:36 AM (edited) ask yourself do you have the money to fix it if it goes bang and can you afford to not have a car for worste case a few months... Edited 27/03/12 10:38 AM by Bonjaz Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 27/03/12 10:41 AM Share Posted 27/03/12 10:41 AM The kicker is most of the time it's an engine out job to do it all and while the engine is out you kinda do wan't to put other stronger bits in. This is where you will need to open your wallet. I'd leave it until you can afford to do it all in one hit. Unless of course you are keen on pulling the engine out yourself. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 5m 8d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 27/03/12 10:45 AM Share Posted 27/03/12 10:45 AM I deleted half my first post but ^^^^^ this is what I wanted to say...I understand your concern with the oil pump ect but its alot of work for yourself or alot of money to pay someone else to do it, I would do it all at once and do it properly if your gonna bother at all but as said its alot of money to do it all properly... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 1m 16d Gender: Male Posted 27/03/12 02:46 PM Share Posted 27/03/12 02:46 PM (edited) I think its a good idea to do the pump gear and port the pump housing. I know its a pain to do it with the engine in the car, but its doable and am considering doing it myself. Its just a pain to get the timing cover/oil pump housing back on with the head and sump in place without leaking. At least one of them needs to be unbolted to have half a chance of being leak free.I dont think you need to worry about the guides as you can only replace stock with stock. There are not aftermarket stronger guides that I know off.Timing chain jumping, havn't looked into it in detail.I'd like to get some pictures of a ported oil pump housing as it should be pretty easy to DIY. I've ported a few stock pumps in the past, its not brain surgey, Just like to see how others do it.Once the pump is done then at least you can rest easy. The rest of the engine is fine for moderate power. Edited 27/03/12 02:47 PM by turbotrana Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVK Silver Donating Members 751 Member For: 19y 4m 28d Gender: Male Location: North West Hot Hell,VIC Posted 27/03/12 08:17 PM Share Posted 27/03/12 08:17 PM Maybe someone doing a engine build and has a ported pump might take a few pics and post them up,would be good to see. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1215459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crummy Member 4 Member For: 13y 7m 2d Gender: Male Location: Blackheath NSW Posted 10/03/13 03:04 AM Share Posted 10/03/13 03:04 AM hey guys, just installed atomic oil pump to my bf f6 tornado and im having trouble priming the oil pump and tips on these barra's?? ive come from LS chev motors and they are piece of piss dont know much about these things.cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1370410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 8m 29d Posted 10/03/13 03:09 AM Share Posted 10/03/13 03:09 AM I thought it was a simple as pulling the sprakplugs pulling the fuel pump fuse and spinning it on the starter till it has pressure have you got a guage hooked up ? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1370412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 10/03/13 03:26 AM Share Posted 10/03/13 03:26 AM did you pack it with grease? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79476-atomic-opump-and-tchain-guides-or-build/#findComment-1370414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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