oil pump, is it necesary?
12-24-2002, 08:38 PM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? No, it's not necessary.
I almost didn't do an oil pump.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=1;t=009064
The above thread changed my mind.
However, the new Katech oil pump gave me piece of mind and works great so far.
I would do at least a new timing chain and ideally a new timing set. Rollmaster has an excellent product. I have the 2x Rollmaster and it was well worth it.
I almost didn't do an oil pump.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=1;t=009064
The above thread changed my mind.
However, the new Katech oil pump gave me piece of mind and works great so far.
I would do at least a new timing chain and ideally a new timing set. Rollmaster has an excellent product. I have the 2x Rollmaster and it was well worth it.
12-24-2002, 08:53 PM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? I didn't change my oil pump. It made good pressure before, and after H/C. Went with the Katech timing chain. The Rollmaster is a stout piece, but if you have an ASP pulley, you may need to machine it for clearance with a double roller chain.
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12-24-2002, 11:09 PM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TApimp:
<strong>heads and cam going on this weekend, is it absolutely necesary to do an oil pump?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes you need an oil pump or the oil will just sit in the pan and not lubricate the internals <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
Sorry, I couldn't resist <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />
<strong>heads and cam going on this weekend, is it absolutely necesary to do an oil pump?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes you need an oil pump or the oil will just sit in the pan and not lubricate the internals <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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12-25-2002, 03:52 AM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? If you have an 01+ car, then no you do not need an oil pump. However if you have a pre 01, definately replace it with an LS6(01) unit. You don't have to go with anything fancy, the LS6 pump is perfectly fine. It's a 60 dollar piece of mind that could save you from buying another motor...
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12-25-2002, 02:01 PM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? I have seen members post on here with '01 cars that have had pump failure....
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? I have an 01 w/heads/cam...
My oil pressure at idle is 40 or above sometimes...
When I stomp on it, it will go to 60, drop for a second, then jump back up real quick, and idea of what that is?
My oil pressure at idle is 40 or above sometimes...
When I stomp on it, it will go to 60, drop for a second, then jump back up real quick, and idea of what that is?
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BIGBOS:
<strong>I have an 01 w/heads/cam...
My oil pressure at idle is 40 or above sometimes...
When I stomp on it, it will go to 60, drop for a second, then jump back up real quick, and idea of what that is?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah it sounds like you need an oil pump or a new pressure sensor.
<strong>I have an 01 w/heads/cam...
My oil pressure at idle is 40 or above sometimes...
When I stomp on it, it will go to 60, drop for a second, then jump back up real quick, and idea of what that is?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah it sounds like you need an oil pump or a new pressure sensor.
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? There is no need to do one if you are not having problems with it but there is no reason not to do it since you are going to be in there anyway. I changed my out for an ARE ported one when I did my cam swap for the peace of mind and for the simple fact I was in there and my luck as soon as I got everything back together it would have went out. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? I went with a ported ARE LS1 pump. Glad I did, my stock piece wasn't making very good pressure even though I had almost no miles on the car. I think it would have failed eventually. The ARE pump has been excellent, oil pressure is great.
I saw no need to replace my chain. I had only 5,000 miles on the stock chain at the time.
I saw no need to replace my chain. I had only 5,000 miles on the stock chain at the time.
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? Can anyone tell me what is KATECH's website adress ?
I did a web search, but with no results.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Thanks,
Adam
I did a web search, but with no results.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Thanks,
Adam
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Damian:
<strong>If you have an 01+ car, then no you do not need an oil pump. However if you have a pre 01, definately replace it with an LS6(01) unit. You don't have to go with anything fancy, the LS6 pump is perfectly fine. It's a 60 dollar piece of mind that could save you from buying another motor...
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So do the 01 and 02's come with a ls6 pump from factory?
<strong>If you have an 01+ car, then no you do not need an oil pump. However if you have a pre 01, definately replace it with an LS6(01) unit. You don't have to go with anything fancy, the LS6 pump is perfectly fine. It's a 60 dollar piece of mind that could save you from buying another motor...
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So do the 01 and 02's come with a ls6 pump from factory?
12-26-2002, 03:09 AM
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Re: oil pump, is it necesary? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by CamaroSS_2002:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Damian:
<strong>If you have an 01+ car, then no you do not need an oil pump. However if you have a pre 01, definately replace it with an LS6(01) unit. You don't have to go with anything fancy, the LS6 pump is perfectly fine. It's a 60 dollar piece of mind that could save you from buying another motor...
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So do the 01 and 02's come with a ls6 pump from factory?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, sure do...
I am not saying that you should not even consider a pump if you have an 01 car. If the pump has higher mileage, or a problem then of course go ahead and replace while it's apart. However the # of 01+ pumps failing is very miniscule, compared to the # of 98-00 pump failures.
Josh
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Damian:
<strong>If you have an 01+ car, then no you do not need an oil pump. However if you have a pre 01, definately replace it with an LS6(01) unit. You don't have to go with anything fancy, the LS6 pump is perfectly fine. It's a 60 dollar piece of mind that could save you from buying another motor...
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">So do the 01 and 02's come with a ls6 pump from factory?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, sure do...
I am not saying that you should not even consider a pump if you have an 01 car. If the pump has higher mileage, or a problem then of course go ahead and replace while it's apart. However the # of 01+ pumps failing is very miniscule, compared to the # of 98-00 pump failures.
Josh
