Cam install gone bad.
Heel & Toe
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From: Phoenix AZ
Sounds like either said dealer or shop could have pinched the O ring on the oil pump causing low oil pressure and eventual engine failure. Ls1/2/6 engines can run on as little as 7psi according to GM however I doubt I would be thrilled about doing so.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Austin TX
Mistakes happen even at the best shops, but it sounds like your problem is compounded by running it through water, which could've damaged the engine bearings enough to start the engine on a death march that ended several days later after the repair.
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Safety Car
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From: Middle of No where AK
Your oil pressure is way low. Ive never seen oil pressure below 28 and that is on some super hot oil like 240 degrees at the track. You oil pressure is definitely the cause of these problems. If the o-ring on the pump pick up tube was pinched this will happen. Also if they were not careful putting the cam in the could have nicked the cam bearing causing serious problems. It looks like your in for a lot of work. I would just tear it down forge it and be done with it. Hopefully you didnt sign a waiver and you can hold the person who did this liable for the damages if you can prove it.
Safety Car
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From: Middle of No where AK
Good. At least you have a foot to stand on now. I would try to get my money back. Im not someone who advocates legal recourse but this shop sounds like they are to blame. They should at least refund the labor plus a little extra for your trouble.
Heel & Toe
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From: Phoenix AZ
Doesn't look like it so maybe its a Cam bearing or could be junk in the oil that has clogged the pickup partially. I would lean towards Cam bearing at this point but who knows for sure. Sounds like some install problem if the OP was fine before the swap. Good luck too you on it, that is the best thing about using a shop, they mess up, you can call them on it. When its after hours or whatever its harder to do.
Heel & Toe
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From: Phoenix AZ
He said it wasn't a shop but someone that worked for a shop so it sounds like after hours.
Safety Car
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From: Middle of No where AK
You can get a lot accomplished by being reasonable and talking to a person man to man.