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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Hey guys so last night i put my heads on my block and tonight im gonna do the timing. I wasn't going to get a new oil pump but maybe i should? What do you guys think?

What i am doing is all in the sig

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000016d

thats what im looking at getting..
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I wouldn't consider overhauling an engine and then re-using the old pump. Just doesn't make sense to me.
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Make sure its billet
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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always get a new oil pump and water pump.... its worth it
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Daveo2k6
Hey guys so last night i put my heads on my block and tonight im gonna do the timing. I wasn't going to get a new oil pump but maybe i should? What do you guys think?

What i am doing is all in the sig

Thanks guys
What block are you using ?
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevecooper
What block are you using ?
I'm glad someone is smart enough to ask this question....
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevecooper
What block are you using ?
My stock block
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lizzyfan
Make sure its billet
Why make sure its billet?
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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go with a melling oilpump billet gears and upgraded pickup..

mine was getting revved to 7200rpm with the stock balancer regularly and has been fine..



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