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I've been out of the game for a while so I'm not up to date on tuners anymore... Can anyone recommend a good tuner close to Birmingham that can tune a turbo b-series? Thanks! Rich

If the oil pressure is low you need to fix the issue - using a higher viscosity oil will not fix the problem. Take the oil pump off and inspect it - it most likely needs replacing.

Piston rings are designed to last a long time. Providing there's nothing wrong with them, they'll be fine to reuse.

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Does anyone know what UK company suppliers refurbished rear calipers for the ek9? I'm looking for somewhere where I can trade my old set in against a refurbished set (I don't want to pay for a brand new set if I can help it). Thanks guys! Rich777

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Yes, sorry I meant a vacuum leak. You maybe right come to think of it, the strange thing is though that it was fine when I removed it. I'm going to try filling the brake system with fluid and bleeding it, maybe it just needs some use or something.

Do any of you guys know what gasket is suppose to go here? I've just started working on my EK9 but I can't the gasket lol. I'm confident that there's definitely is one as it leaks like crazy when I start it up. Cheers Richard

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Those scored on the cylinders are from oil contamination most likely. Ideally you'll want to strip it all down and thoroughly clean everything. It doesn't take much to start the process off again. Everything needs to be totally spotless.

I know it may sound a bit strange, but when an engine is turning at 8000 rpm it doesn't take much to destroy an oil pump or the bearings. I'm pretty sure it will be down to the paint. I've seen exactly the same with powder coating too.

Sorry I'm late in on this. Jesse, that oil pump has failed from oil contamination - I'm 100% sure. You need to work out what exactly is causing the oil to become contaminated. It may of been from the assembly, or it maybe from something else not so obvious. Quick question, is your rocker cover...