Re: Oil Pump Rebuilding Options?

Posted by Ross On 2024/6/14 11:49:37

The chances of your pump actually needing a rebuild are very small. The cover gaskets that came with engine gasket sets for many years were too thick and reduced oil pressure by causing too much end play. The oil would run around the gap between the gears and the body. I have made big improvements on some cars by cutting a new gasket out of a piece of ordinary notebook paper, just a little less than .002 thick. The whole job can be accomplished in about 40 minutes, and you for sure don't want to take the pump out of the block, just take the cover off.