Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hi. Just in the road to Rotterdam from Germany. Oil pressure has dropped suddenly too about zero. Green oil pressure warning light flickering on (hey, it works!). Assume pump gone? Am I ok to drive at low revs or is it a recovery operation? Got lots of tools, but only half competent. Your advice much appreciated. Matt 07977261629 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
15eren Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 If the oil-pump is gone as You assume: Do not even think of driving any further! Cheers Tage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Recovery,I wouldn’t run the engine until it’s properly looked at, Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Recovery. Probably pump jammed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Depending on where you are exactly, do you need any help? Jochem PS unfortunately I am bit far out.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 At wagingen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Wageningen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Take the PRV out and clean it and ensure it is free. I had exactly the same issue and it was the piston jammed open. The pump displacement is relatively small so it will run at zero if PRV open. Unlikely to be the pump. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just dismantled the PRV. It's not that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hi matt sorry to hear your bad news, have you, just left the 50th anniversary, it could .be the pump valve or the drive dog, I would be inclined to get a truck to bring it home, and bite your lip, we have all been there pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Yep at 50th, which was great. Truck on way. Hot and stressed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Do you have a spare filter ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Sorry to say Matt, you need a recovery truck. Any attempt to drive is likely to wreck the engine. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 It's now in Imparts, specialist garage. Hope my low revs 30 mins of driving hasn't caused any damage! Flying home. Back next week to pick it up. Thanks to all for your help and support, particularly Waldi and the Dutch Tr6 guys. Mk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 There are 2 pins connecting the gear that drives the pump drive shaft. Items 97 & 99. worth checking their integrity as they break. Part nos 500974 & 500975 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/engine/engines-components/internal-engine-tr5-6.html cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1969 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 This is what the garage has said, which I find strange as new oil and filter only 1000miles ago: We have checked your TR6. What we have done; * taken off the valve cover, tere was oil at the rockers.. * take off the sump, found no metal parts , * checked the oil pump and driveshaft, all OK, * checked the main bearings shells , all OK. * replaced the oil filter * filled up with new oil (20W/50) Now we have good oil pressure. So if must have been the oil-filter that caused it..? Running the engine we did not see sufficient amount of oil for the lubrication of all the rockers (shaft), The 3rd cilinder / piston / bearing has ceased and is making a noise (under combustion-pressure) This is why I think that i would not be a good idea to drive back to UK. It will create more damage in the engine. Advise: “Engine overhaul”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) So Neil (NTC) was right on the money. If #3 is knocking, it may be a BE bearing, hopefully just the shells. But who knows.... So I agree, better to strip the engine to avoid further damage. Waldi Edit: what type and make oil filter did you have? Edited June 20, 2019 by Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncan Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Was an extra sealing ring inadvertantly put in when the ( spin-on ?? ) oil filter was changed ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Congratulations Neil your the man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Hello Pink I would not rush into a rebuild without further investigation , I think you maybe surprised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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