Nick A.
CEG'er
I have searched a lot on this issue and I know the forum is limited right now with the no access to old threads, but I'd like to discuss the oiling issue and options to aleviate the concern.
4 yrs ago I spun a rod bearing in my '99 Cougar during a high RPM right hand turn. That led me to doing a 3.0L swap and everything along with that which was fun no doubt. My situation is different now and I just picked up a CSVT w/123K on it and I'm trying to maximize reliability as it will be my DD and engine failure would suck. So, just to be clear, PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO TALK ME INTO DROPING IN A 3.0L TO SOLVE THE OILING ISSUE IN THE 2.5L. I have to talk myself out of this everyday I own the car :drool:
So, 3 options. Obviously all 3 would be the best but I am trying to rank them in order of "most improvement for the $$$" Maybe 1&2, 1&3, 2&3???
Option 1: Upgrade to '04+ Escape oil pan and pickup tube
pros- cheapest, easiest, better baffling to keep oil from sloshing around
cons- doesn't solve the "lack" of oil cause by the lask of sufficient oil returns in head
Option 2: replace stock rod bearings with Clevite 77 tri metals
pros- much stronger than stock, may withstand a few seconds of starvation?, should be able to replace these under the car by droping the oil pan
cons- doesn't solve the "lack" of oil cause by the lask of sufficient oil returns in head, labor intensive
Option 3: install Accusump (or equivalent) oil accumulator system with electronic control valve
pros- helps engine maintain oil pressure especially during start up and cornering
cons- expensive, labor intensive, not a guaranteed fix, is 1 qt enough? What's the best way to plumb it? Into the main galley or oil pan?
So, please comment...
Thanks!
Nick
4 yrs ago I spun a rod bearing in my '99 Cougar during a high RPM right hand turn. That led me to doing a 3.0L swap and everything along with that which was fun no doubt. My situation is different now and I just picked up a CSVT w/123K on it and I'm trying to maximize reliability as it will be my DD and engine failure would suck. So, just to be clear, PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO TALK ME INTO DROPING IN A 3.0L TO SOLVE THE OILING ISSUE IN THE 2.5L. I have to talk myself out of this everyday I own the car :drool:
So, 3 options. Obviously all 3 would be the best but I am trying to rank them in order of "most improvement for the $$$" Maybe 1&2, 1&3, 2&3???
Option 1: Upgrade to '04+ Escape oil pan and pickup tube
pros- cheapest, easiest, better baffling to keep oil from sloshing around
cons- doesn't solve the "lack" of oil cause by the lask of sufficient oil returns in head
Option 2: replace stock rod bearings with Clevite 77 tri metals
pros- much stronger than stock, may withstand a few seconds of starvation?, should be able to replace these under the car by droping the oil pan
cons- doesn't solve the "lack" of oil cause by the lask of sufficient oil returns in head, labor intensive
Option 3: install Accusump (or equivalent) oil accumulator system with electronic control valve
pros- helps engine maintain oil pressure especially during start up and cornering
cons- expensive, labor intensive, not a guaranteed fix, is 1 qt enough? What's the best way to plumb it? Into the main galley or oil pan?
So, please comment...
Thanks!
Nick