Originally Posted by
Tony Mannock
if the oil is that aerated,and if it is a 2wd pump it is possible the pick up pipe gasket has been fitted the wrong way round if this is the case sack the engine builder pronto

that would be me then

would the oil pressure still be good though if the gasket was at fault? if it is, it is, not like it's expensive to sort that out but i'm gonna feel a cock!