Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Granada has had an even bigger thurst for oil ever since the 2.6 came into it. Especially when warm, and after it completely lost oil pressure today. I decided to de-grease and pressure wash it, and have a look.
The Granada has had an even bigger thurst for oil ever since the 2.6 came into it. Especially when warm, and after it completely lost oil pressure today. I decided to de-grease and pressure wash it, and have a look.
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After leaving the engine on the stand after the last video, I suddenly got an idea. Maybe the engine will free up with a little heat? So I set to it! Removed the crankshaft, oil pump, water pump, timing cover, chain and gears, fuel pump, distributor, alternator bracket, and crankcase vent. Then put the torch to the water jackets in the block, a little diesel/ATF mix in the bores and a load of sledgehammering.")
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