oil pump / front case

[1fast97gsx]

at what point is this due for inspection / replacement. In my recommended maintanance book I didn't see that listed.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Hey bro, there are service limits for the gears in the oil pump to front case interface.
You need to inspect the inside of the front case for signs of abnormal wear.
Lay the front case down say timing side down on a work bench,
then with the gears meshed and installed in the front case,
you use a straight edge laid across the gears then you use a
feeler gauge and check the gap between the straight edge and gear face.
I believe my Chilton's manual showed me how to do it.
What this measurement indicates is the amount of wear inside the oil pump on the inside of the front case.

 

[1fast97gsx]

Hey bro, there are service limits for the gears in the oil pump to front case interface.
You need to inspect the inside of the front case for signs of abnormal wear.
Lay the front case down say timing side down on a work bench,
then with the gears meshed and installed in the front case,
you use a straight edge laid across the gears then you use a
feeler gauge and check the gap between the straight edge and gear face.
I believe my Chilton's manual showed me how to do it.
What this measurement indicates is the amount of wear inside the oil pump on the inside of the front case.

ok cool ... I'll see if I can get a hold of a manual that shows that. Thanks.

 

[Defiant]

It's replaced at engine rebuild intervals.

 

[1fast97gsx]

well I'm doing a rebuild but there is really only like 64000 on the car total ... I figure generally rebuilds are needed at 130000+ so I should still be ok for a long time. I will meassure it and then decide.

 

[falcone4g63]

well mines lasted 208,xxx so far and works great!