reliant oil pressure ?

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« on: December 23, 2008, 06:13:23 PM »

HI everyone
My reliant 850 oil pressure at tickover seems very low when engine hot, what is normal or is this common . When engine is revved up it rises to about 35 to 40 on the old guage . Oil is new and nothing is knocking in the engine it sounds quite sweet. Is it possible that the oil pump needs replacing if so can this be done without a complete rebuild? happy christmas everyone.... Grin


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Re: reliant oil pressure ?

« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2008, 06:47:10 PM »

Hi Brains. Can't really help you on that one I'm afraid as I've never had a Reliant with a pressure gauge. Personally, if everything sounds O.K, I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you're concerned though, try giving the guys at Michaels of Selby a ring. Reliant spares specialists & all round helpful chaps.

01757-270002.
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As far as changing the pump's concerned, you can do it in situ, by dropping off the sump. The pump's held by two nuts, (can't remember the spanner size). Not a lot to go wrong with them, but I've got a couple of second hand ones if you need one, (condition unknown).


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Re: reliant oil pressure ?

« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2008, 07:46:51 PM »

oil pressure with a hot motor is only around 10 psi at tickover and about 45 psi on the move so dont panic Grin

you could also clean out the pressure relief valve as a piece of mind


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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2009, 08:22:00 PM »

Try giving the guys at Michaels of Selby a ring. Reliant spares specialists & all round helpful chaps.

01757-270002.
www.michaelsofselby.com
michaelsgarage@btconnect.com

Believe this is Manky's favorite answer to that question or most anything concerned with Reliant spares. Grin


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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2009, 02:48:10 AM »

I don't get a commision from them -honest!
I'll only recommend people I know do what they say they do -& Michaels have always been spot on with their advice & service. If anyone else can recommend a decent Reliant spares business, feel free to give 'em a plug.


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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2009, 08:28:02 PM »

Sorry, don't how that got on this thread, I was replying to Steve's question on Reliant oil seals and you was'nt on line at the time Andy, but GPZ beat me anyway. So I was just giving him your highly recommended suppliers. But if there is a commision going i'm willing to share. Grin


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