The threads are clean i think the sump is genuine and no the oil pump isnt level with the block . Though in the instructions it says that that is ok aslong as the gap between the crank and the pump rotors are equal on all the 3 rotors ! It says to get those gapped equal not to make sure that it sits level as the crank can smash the rotors on the pump if not gapped right !

In total the pump sits maybe 2mm lower than the block but again says ok aslong a you put plenty of gasket paste on to seal !

Until id read the instructions i thought i had he wrong pump or a dodgy pump and to be fair im still not so sure !

Noodle teaser this one for me im afraid !