Hello there.
I have 2006 3500 cab and chassis, recently underwent engine tore-down, rotated crankshaft, new main and rod bearings, new gaskets and such due to negligent stupidity of one of my helpers (ex). It was taking vehicle in -20 F, not checking oil ( it was very long due to change), driving it without warm up, disconnecting crankshaft vent heater, and finally blowing all the oil somewhere because too much pressure build up inside the engine. It happened in the middle of the nite in the open field, in deep freeze, so he tried to warm up by idling engine without oil, until rod bearing started to melt down and weld itself to the crank.
Long story short, in present time it took me like 5 month, till i found the guy, who pulled the engine out, took it apart, and back together. Was relatively cheap. but.
after sprinter was up and running ( without power and below 2000 RPM's and blowing black smoke, another guy trying to determine why right now), i found little round thing on the shelf in the garage, which did look like smaller version of thermostat from cooling system, but it was kinda greasy and oily . It was broken on one side. I've got this really strong feeling it is something from my Sprinter. Local dealer was no help. And only couple of days ago, accidentally, ordering some stuff from Europarts SD, i stumbled upon picture, you could see it here. It is Oil Pressure Relief Valve 2002-2006.
Does anyone have detailed drawing of spot where it goes to? I heard it is somewhere in the oil pump. How bad it is drive without it? Please let me know!
Appreciate your guys help in advance.
I have 2006 3500 cab and chassis, recently underwent engine tore-down, rotated crankshaft, new main and rod bearings, new gaskets and such due to negligent stupidity of one of my helpers (ex). It was taking vehicle in -20 F, not checking oil ( it was very long due to change), driving it without warm up, disconnecting crankshaft vent heater, and finally blowing all the oil somewhere because too much pressure build up inside the engine. It happened in the middle of the nite in the open field, in deep freeze, so he tried to warm up by idling engine without oil, until rod bearing started to melt down and weld itself to the crank.
Long story short, in present time it took me like 5 month, till i found the guy, who pulled the engine out, took it apart, and back together. Was relatively cheap. but.
after sprinter was up and running ( without power and below 2000 RPM's and blowing black smoke, another guy trying to determine why right now), i found little round thing on the shelf in the garage, which did look like smaller version of thermostat from cooling system, but it was kinda greasy and oily . It was broken on one side. I've got this really strong feeling it is something from my Sprinter. Local dealer was no help. And only couple of days ago, accidentally, ordering some stuff from Europarts SD, i stumbled upon picture, you could see it here. It is Oil Pressure Relief Valve 2002-2006.
Does anyone have detailed drawing of spot where it goes to? I heard it is somewhere in the oil pump. How bad it is drive without it? Please let me know!
Appreciate your guys help in advance.
