oil type?

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:32 am

hey guys..

after i installed new rings, gaskets and so on, after a month of work i got my car started last night also after i battled with timing again,
now i have a new problem, there is no oil pressure, driving it for a long time never had this issue, this kak started when i poured helix HX3 20w50..

is this a mineral based oil? my car hates that sh!t... also the oil drips like water drops off the dip stick and is very "runny" on ones fingers,
that tells me its too thin for the pump to push up to the head..
it done this before, went to my friend who replaced the oil and the problem was gone...

so can someone just please tell me where or what proper oil for a 2001 vw golf is? midas and autozone sells oil with this "API SL/CF" markings on the box... my manual says "SAE 20w50"

could someone just clarify this for me please?
thanx

Post by **Neuk** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:59 am

What oil were you using previously? HX3 is a mineral oil and being a 20w50 is pretty thick compared to oils recommended for more modern cars than your 2001 CitiGolf.

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:16 am

It's not an oil problem. That is the correct and pretty decent oil for that engine.
Use a mechanical gauge and see if there really is no pressure. Often after disturbing oil pressure switches they die so often I change them during engine rebuild.

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:21 am

There is deff no oil pressure... the lifters are clapping hands... sounds like a diesel engine... so the pump could be failing? It is about 6/7 years old

Post by **THANAS** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:28 am

You could run a 0W30 and you would still get oil pressure. Sounds like the oil pump needs replacing.

Unobeat · Post by **Unobeat** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:57 am

Agree with the guys.
Your oil pump needs replacing.

Just out of interest, how many kilos has it covered?

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:09 am

Well clocks are on 300k hence the piston rings replacement... the oil pump probably about 100k as I drove my car everyday

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:50 pm

Got new pump and sump from goldwagen... sump was dinged by the pump pick up... (woman drivers) installing tonight... re using oil as the car didnt run more than 2min

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:28 am

this is my luck... got my car started yesterday after 2 months.. everything was going perfect, idled very nice with new rings, got oil pressure back... coolant fan came on, was just about too pull out the garage and drive my car first time after 2 months... the unthinkable happens!!!!

It moered a bearing as i pulled out... my hart dropped dead there and then i almost started crying... lol
so now this weekend time to pull sump once again and see which one failed.. i suspect no 1 piston.. as the noise was louder when i removed the spark plug just to check something.

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:41 am

That's what happens when you run them with no oil pressure. i never ever allow an engine to start without first seeing oil pressure. So prime it on the pump with a drill or crank it with no spark and no fuel till the oil light goes out.

Anarchy14i · Post by **Anarchy14i** » Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:02 am

yeah i hear you.. should have used common sense hey? thats how learn the hard way.. im going to follow your way when new bearings are in.. crank till theres pressure then start

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