Oil pump change.

[g60leigh]

When changing the oil pump (just from maintenance point of view. No sign of failure) do you change the chain and tensioner too?

 

[<tuffty/>]

You don't need to no but... if you plan to then you have to remove the crank pulley and the front cover to do it... you will need a new crank seal and crank pulley bolt too... torque is 65ftlbs + 90 degrees for the crank bolt

<tuffty/>

 

[g60leigh]

You don't need to no but... if you plan to then you have to remove the crank pulley and the front cover to do it... you will need a new crank seal and crank pulley bolt too... torque is 65ftlbs + 90 degrees for the crank bolt

<tuffty/>

Not planning on changing chain unless need to. Was considering changing the tensioner and pick up tho due to their low cost.

Is the tensioner easily accessible.

 

[<tuffty/>]

...and on my new engine

As I said mate... its pulley off then cover off and you can get to the chain and the tensioner

<tuffty/>

 

[g60leigh]

Was hoping tensioner was more accessible.
Will leave well alone unless any signs of wear.

Thank you

 

[s3dave]

My tensioner was well worn (grooved by the chain), so i got the complete kit inc chain

 

[g60leigh]

My tensioner was well worn (grooved by the chain), so i got the complete kit inc chain

At mileage was that on Dave?

 

[s3dave]

150k Leigh

 

[superkarl]

Whats the tensioner like on the block i gave you dave? Thats 150k too.

 

[Westy]

I don't recall fitting a new seal on mine or a new bolt! Actually for that matter I don't remember much from my engine build weekend