Oil pump install?
Oil pump install? I am doing the dreaded oil pump install this weekend and i want to make sure i have everything i need. Am i going to need all new gaskets or can i reuse my old ones? I know i need a new crank bolt and all the fluids. Am i missing anything? Thanks in advance.
You'll need new WP gaskets since it's got to come off. Also will need a front cover gasket and a crank seal. Some folks reuse the front cover gasket, but I've always replaced them. Make sure you have the right o-ring btw.
That with the proper fluids should just about do it.
That with the proper fluids should just about do it.
You can get away with reusing the front cover gasket and crank seal, but I like to replace them personally. You also need a new oil pump o-ring and water pump gaskets. Get threadlocker too.
Originally Posted by bluenyghthawk
im getting ready to do mine two my waterpump gaskets are metal and like a month old do i need to replace them still
You will need a new front seal.. GM state that.. I tried to re-use mine once.. and it leaked..
The rest of the Metal / O-Ring ones can be reused. But as long as you have it apart.. replace what you can for a few $ more.
The rest of the Metal / O-Ring ones can be reused. But as long as you have it apart.. replace what you can for a few $ more.
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Well i guess i will replace all the gaskets. How do i know if i got the right O ring for the pickup tube, the one i got is blue. Do i need to replace the timing cover gasket? Is it metal or paper?
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Originally Posted by PunkNPonys
Well i guess i will replace all the gaskets. How do i know if i got the right O ring for the pickup tube, the one i got is blue. Do i need to replace the timing cover gasket? Is it metal or paper?
I replaced my timing chain gasket when I did mine, I suggest you do the same. It's metal, with a rubber o-ring like material around the inside. Check LS1howto.com's cam swap section for more info, also part numbers listed on the main page (look at the top).
