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change oil pump or not - 4/9/2008 7:30:55 PM

SyntorX

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I am rebuilding my heads...my friend thinks I should change out the oil pump "while I'm in there". I am going to do the water pump, but should I change out the oil pump as well???

It is a 2002 Montero Sport 3.0liter SOHC with 99,000k miles
I bought it as is. I know NO history on the vehicle, it just dosen't run. it had clean oil in it and the radiator was full of coolant.
After the purchase:
I do know the driver side head is warped and is being replaced... the cam siezed/froze up.

Thanks for any input or comment!

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RE: change oil pump or not - 4/9/2008 10:28:34 PM

Joel_CA

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If you're going that far- you might as well do it for added insurance. Note that it is a significant amount of work you are adding ESPECIALLY if you have a 4WD model. Removing the pan (neccesary when replacing the oil pump) will be a pain in the ass with the front diff in the way. Not so bad with a 2WD.

JJ

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RE: change oil pump or not - 4/22/2008 9:18:02 AM

COMP

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so what did you do ???

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RE: change oil pump or not - 5/7/2008 8:43:10 PM

SyntorX

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I did not replace the oil pump. I had the heads rebuilt and after I put it all back together, I started it up and there is a TICKING NOISE ON THE DRIVER SIDE!!!

I do not want to take it apart and check the valve lash.... Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do??

Mike

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