Mazda Rebuilt engine Oil Pressure issues - Videos 1, 2 & 3 combined

Aug 18, 2015 • I am installing a rebuilt ("ATK Manufacturing", sold through Napa) 3.0L Engine in an 04 Mazda 6. I am trying to ensure the oil system is primed before installing the engine. I'm having issues... This is all three video's I took combined into 1.

I called the Tech Line and spoke to a Mr. Eric Smith today and he was not helpful at all. I was warned they might be A-holes and this guy was close... He wasn't interested in helping except to say that I needed to "backfill it because it may have an air pocket" ? That statement right there should get him fired from his job IMHO.

Anyway when I asked for written permission to remove the front cover to inspect/prime the oil pump his response was "it's your engine do whatever you want/need to do". When I asked if it would void the warranty he said "of course not"!

Now I am not naive enough to start disassembling a $3,000 rebuilt engine because some clown on the phone says "It's ok" ! Anyway I asked for a Supervisor and was told I would have to call back and ask for one. It was 4:45 and they close around 5 so I'll call back tomorrow. I'll update the information here when I get this issue resolved.

To be continued....