[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 232 oil pump problem

["Robert" <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx>]

Brad/everyone---I personally have not had this problem with the 6 
cylinder oil pumps, but the one thing that I mentioned was "install a 
new pick up tube" I am not sure exactly why, but the service manual 
states "if the pickup tube is removed from the oil pump then a NEW 
pick up tube MUST be installed, do not use the old pick up tube" so 
with this statement, I suggest since a new pump is being installed 
then a new pick up tube must also be installed. I assume it has to do 
with sealing/clearances??? Bob in MN.

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bradley Jones 
<wagonmasterx5@...> wrote:
>
> Good questions, Bob. I will be puting a new oil pump in my 258 when 
I rebuild it. Brad
> 
> Robert <baddassgremlin@...> wrote:          Very strange 
indeed....when the first pump went bad after 5 minutes, 
> I would question whether machining debris was still in the engine, 
or 
> improperly installed. After the first pump was taken out, was any 
> determination as to why it failed, discussed or did you just 
install 
> another pump? Was there debris in the bottom of the oil pan that 
> might lead you to the cause. Were both pumps properly packed with 
> petrolium jelly and primed before firing up the engine after 
> installation?? Was the distributer inspected for damage since it 
> spins the oil pump. Was a new pick up tube installed??? Should have 
a 
> new pick up tube installed on the new pump. What exactly failed on 
> both pumps???? What brand oil pumps were they?? Just curious 
> questions to help determine the cause. Bob in MN.
> 
> --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "paxiljunki" <paxiljunki@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys. Long time no post. I have a problem. I have less than 900
> > miles on my rebuilt 232 engine and just today its 2nd _brand new_ 
> oil
> > pump crapped out. Thank god I was already in my driveway. 
> > 
> > The first new oil pump died within 5 minutes of operation and the
> > engine had to be pulled to replace it. Now this. Again.
> > 
> > Is this common? Is there a reputable company someone can refer me 
> to
> > that sells replacement oil pumps for this engine? I am absolutely 
> at
> > wits end. I'm tempted to put the original pump back in it (I kept 
> it).
> > 
> > Jen aka Pax
> > 78 Gremlin
> > (yeah that was my car on Canadian TV)
> >
> 
> 
> 
>          
> 
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