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Worth Replacing 4x4 Oil Pump When Doing a Rebuild?

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Do these items wear out? Is it worth replacing when doing a full engine rebuild as these are rather costly, or can you get away with fitting a high pressure kit?


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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Pete how can you call an oil pump costly,it's the heart of your engine,yes you can check for wear,but for the cost of a new pump i would always fit one,also dont fit new rings to old cossie pistons


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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Just replace it, it's like 10% of the rebuild cost if that, but could save you needing another rebuild in 6 months time!
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Cheers. That's all I wanted to hear. Just trying to justify the cost of the rebuild with myself.

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also dont fit new rings to old cossie pistons

Why is this? Is this a general rule?



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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Measure a secondhand cossie piston and you will find it has shrunk,due to the force induction

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