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I was actually implying that the oil filter seal had come apart from the filter whilst it was being fitted (happens quite often on poor quality filters). If it is screwed on without being correctly seated, this could be the result. You can visually check this once you have fitted the filter.
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We collected the car and had to carry out an engine swap, we had to diagnose this failure at which point we found this. I have already checked the oil pump.
If you had to put your money on something chip, what would it be?
- Fine before the service
- Oil filter changed (oil was the same grade)
- Car was driven (a short number of miles)
- Oil pissing out
- Engine went bang
Im not saying your wrong, its a possibility, but I havent heard of many F4r Oil pump relief valves failing either.
I refuse to get into an arguement over this. We have stripped the engine, and we KNOW what we are looking at. Gaining credability....over what.. noticing it?
Of course there is always a possibility that something else caused this, just most faults on a car. However it is MUCH more likely...
Sorry, maybe "well known" was a bit too misleading... maybe just "known" would be more appropriate.
I can see why traders are disappearing off here now...
The idea of this is to educate some of the forum members, Make sure you use a well known specialist.
The company in question are not registerd on the forum.
We havent named any traders, I didnt even say they were registerd on the forum!
We have no bitter atmosphere with any forum trader, in fact we get on well with each trader we have had experience with.
That is an option, we couldnt rule it out. However having stripped the pump, everything seems operational. Also the engine war perfectly healthy before the service, travelled a short distance after, only for this to happen.
Like I said, its a possibility the relief valve was stuck, but its...
Renault R26 - Engine oil filter fitted during a service by a well known "specialist".
We will not be naming the particular company who carried out the work on the car. If the customer decides to name and shame, that is up to him!
Engine has completely seized solid!