Oil accumulators (accusump etc)
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I havent, but fair few GTR owners have it seems, and from what they said is reason enough that im gonna go for one on my car.
A bit fiddly in operation, complicates the car even more, but as I have a standard oil system at mo, id appreciate all the help I can get.
A bit fiddly in operation, complicates the car even more, but as I have a standard oil system at mo, id appreciate all the help I can get.
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Yeah, my thoughts too, Pee Vee has one on his pug and ive seen enough of its operation to see that it DOES work, just wondered if anyone had long term experience of it, as he hasnt had his long.
Would have saved me a couple of cossie engines if I had one while arseing around doing donuts etc
Would have saved me a couple of cossie engines if I had one while arseing around doing donuts etc
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I had one on my Focus, lasted about a week before she went up in flames (due to a completely different reason). But on start up, it was great because it didn't do the usual tap noise. Plus side of having pre-lubricated pistons before start up
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Surely that just dumps shitloads too much oil in, rather than giving oil pressure in the engine?
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On start up when the valve on the oil side is opened, the pressurised oil is released into the engine and pre lubricates the engine. The canister then holds whatever oil pressure the engine has at the time that it is shut off. After the engine is started and the oil pump has taken over, oil is pumped back into the Accusump. A pretty mint piece of kit, so simple and effective
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I know that, but how does dumping a ton of oil in to the sump or whatever pressurise anything?
Once engine running and pump moving I understand it totally, but dont get the oiling pre-engine start bit really.
Once engine running and pump moving I understand it totally, but dont get the oiling pre-engine start bit really.
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it pumps the oil into the oil gallery. so the oil is taking its usual path round the engine, but the air pressure in the accusump is what is pushing it,
not the oil pump.. (pumped into the engine via the Oil light switch-hole just after the oil filter)
depending on how you plumb it in, a one way valve in the system stops the oil from being pumped straight into the sump.. failing that the one way valve in the oil filter should do that too.
EDIT: as regards 'do they work/dont they work' well, i can see no real reason why they dont, or at least help anyway. IF you get the right size (car engine will need 4 pint Minimum)
Trouble is, the only time you will know for sure if its a waste, is when you see a rod
I know mine supplies the engine with just over 2 bar of oil pressure for about 10-15 seconds before starting the engine.
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I think chip is looking for an accusump for surge in cornering rather than seeking a benefit under starting. These things only work when the oil pressure drops which is a bit late in my opinion. Best option is always a dry sump. Other benefits too like pulling a vacuum in the crankcase reducing friction.
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true, in theory these should work AS the oil pressure drops.. but TBH a dry sump is
kinda out of budget for my little track-hack.
so the accusump, along with a baffled sump,
and extra capacity is how i've (attempted) to tackle the issue..
kinda out of budget for my little track-hack.
so the accusump, along with a baffled sump,
and extra capacity is how i've (attempted) to tackle the issue..
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yes they only work when oil pressure drops however they work to maintain pressure
in a oil pump failure i agree it is to late
but in a situation where you loose pressure for a second or 2 due to surge there imo ideal for that
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Its not a conradiction. The have to have reduced pressure to work. Then there is a delay before the they can maintain the pressure.
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I was going to fit one of my R34 as I was so scared on doing the bottom end in!
Keith Cowie used or uses one and rates it...
Ron Kiddel did use one and still fooked his crank and said they are a waste of time and effort... so I never fitted it!
Keith Cowie used or uses one and rates it...
Ron Kiddel did use one and still fooked his crank and said they are a waste of time and effort... so I never fitted it!
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so the only time you will have more than the usual amount of oil in the sump,
is at start up, or if the engine has just experienced surge... as soon
as the engine oil is back up to pressure,, the accusump is full again.
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i think you'd have to experience pretty bad surge to empty a 6 pinter into the sump TBH.
as said. mine (4 pnt) seems to hold 2 bar or more of oil pressure when the engine is turned off for about 10-15 seconds ... so for surge to last that long... thats a pretty serious corner!
Unsure if with engine on it will still supply 2 bar for that long though?? would the crank rotating make a difference?
EDIT: that said, like a lot of car related mods.. some people seem to get alright results, others dont!
and to 'test' a system like this,, your only gonna know if it dont work once!! lol
as said. mine (4 pnt) seems to hold 2 bar or more of oil pressure when the engine is turned off for about 10-15 seconds ... so for surge to last that long... thats a pretty serious corner!
Unsure if with engine on it will still supply 2 bar for that long though?? would the crank rotating make a difference?
EDIT: that said, like a lot of car related mods.. some people seem to get alright results, others dont!
and to 'test' a system like this,, your only gonna know if it dont work once!! lol
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