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Feb 18, 2010 | 09:18 AM

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buying used oil pump

what should someone due if buying a used oil pump, how to clean it out to make sure nothing is in it?
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Feb 18, 2010 | 09:58 AM

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not something i would risk.
can find them for just over 100 bucks

Feb 18, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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As cheap as oil pumps are, I would just get a new one.

Feb 18, 2010 | 10:08 AM

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you can get the specs from GM, and take it apart. you should measure, outer rotor to housing clearence, inner rotor to outer rotor clearence i beleive and outer rotor end clearence. just when you go to put it back together, dont tighten the cover untill you get it bolted to the block over the crank, then you have to make sure you have .002 on each side of the outer rotor to housing. then bolt the cover on. done.

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:11 AM

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Only one question...WHY BUY USED ... when a new one is so inexpensive ..

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:17 AM

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Only one question...WHY BUY USED ... when a new one is so inexpensive ..

Ditto... I would not recommend it.
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Feb 18, 2010 | 11:28 AM

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Feb 18, 2010 | 12:05 PM

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Just buy a new one and save yourself the trouble. Pluse you will not have to worry if you did something wrong or not.

Exactly. Theres always a chance of spending more in the long run.

Feb 18, 2010 | 12:15 PM

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Just bolt it in..............NOT!

Feb 18, 2010 | 12:20 PM

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+1

If concerned about it, check as noted above. Otherwise, buy from an honest seller w/ a history & ask about the mileage. I'd buy used if under 40K miles. It's a gear pump & shaft mounted; a solid set up. Nothing wrong w/ buying used if on a budget. Should also be using a true oil pressure gauge.

BTW, I have bought a used pump from a member posting in this thread & it works great.

Feb 19, 2010 | 10:21 AM

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just on a budget, wanting to do a cam swap, i have read just put the stock one back on, its a 2000 ta
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Feb 19, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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What is the oil pressure now? If its good I would be more comfortable reinstalling the stock one, at least you know what its been through. Do use a new o-ring and make sure its the right one.