dlarson101

I am trying to solve my low oil pressure problem with the Pellet. Is there anything I should be aware of before I do this?

From how it looks in the FSM I can just remove the lock bolt and it will come out.

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

First off, removing the front pulley bolt is a BITCH. It's torqued to 200 ft-lbs in the FD, and it's coated in Loctite. I think Mazdatrix has some info in their FAQ section about pulling the front pulley bolt - you do have to be careful, as the needle bearing in the front stack can fall and get crushed.

I would first make SURE you have an oil pressure problem - use a mechanical gauge and verify your pressure. You should have about 30psi at idle, and about 60psi at 3000 RPM. If you're going off the gauge on the dash, the stock senders are notorious for failing, and that could be your problem.

That said, the front bypass pellet doesn't fail as often as people believe, and I don't think that will be the fix. Oil pressure problems can be VERY hard to find, and are usually avoided by putting a motor together right. Is your motor relatively new or anything?

Dale

dlarson101

Thanks Dale... I thought it looked a little too simple For a FD.

I have replaced the sender and the gauge stopped bouncing around. Unfortunatly, it is steady at around 30 - 40 PSI all the time. It never goes above 40.

My motor has about 7K on it and was rebuilt by Rotary Power. The sender was bad before the rebuild so I'm not sure when the problem started.

I should get another gauge and double chek the stock one.

Thanks,
Dave

afterburn27

iTrader: (5)

Definitely get another gauge to double check the stock one. I treat the stock gauge as more of an idiot light.

And read this before removing the front pulley bolt: http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/pulley.htm

Most people have a hard time removing it, unfortunately the previous owner didn't loctite the bolt when he rebuilt the engine and mine fell out on the highway. lol