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Just wondering everybodies opinion. Doing a reseal with water pump, timing belt, etc. Was debating on doing the oil pump while I had the engine out however it's 100 for one and I'm doing two engines! Good ol rock auto has everything for me for both engines under 500 without oil pumps. Debating to go with the if it's not broke don't fix it theory or the might as well do it while I'm in there theory. An additional 100 for a 125 and 150 car is a big deal. And btw if you dont know the definiton of non-interference please don't answer!! Lol
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The new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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And ps. The one engine I'm getting from bobby d and is in good running shape with only a valve cover gasket leaking. Should I just be really lazy and just fix the valve cover gasket? The other one is the one with the locked up cam...so kind of leaning towards doing the oil pumpThe new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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If it were me i would go ahead and do while i had it apart may save you having to take it apart again latter. thats just me . It is ultimatley your decision.IF you never succed at what you are trying to do then maybe failur is your styleComment
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Do it all while the engine is out!Comment
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Yea kind of what I was thinking. Talking to Bobby about what his motor actually needs. I think the cam one is gonna get the worksThe new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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I say leave the oil pump alone if its a running engine. I resealed a engine with 135k and never thought about the oil pump. You never hear about oil pump problems on this form. Most engines go well over 200k without oil pressure problems.
DavidComment
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Mark, if you have a Ford shop manual, there is a procedure for evaluating the pump. Basically, you remove the back cover, and check a few clearances with a feeler gage. If its all in spec, put it back together (after a thorough cleaning) and reinstall.Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
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Oh cool. Wasn't aware. I have a shop manual of course!! Jim you are the man! Hopefully the specs are the same on all the festiva enginesThe new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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So what's ur opinion on the rest of the stuff Jim?The new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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for the running engine, I'd just do VC, front and rear mains and cam. Leave the HG alone if it's not leaking externally. Maybe oil pan if you suspect it to be leaking.Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
Performance Red 94 Aspire SE (Stimpson)Comment
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And while I'm doing the crank and cam seals might as well do the timing belt and water pump.The new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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for me, that's a given.Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
Performance Red 94 Aspire SE (Stimpson)Comment
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Yea. Assumed as much.The new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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Oh you only said cam seal didn't you? No crank seal?Last edited by Sandm849; 01-25-2010, 05:07 PM.The new keeper of Uncle Fester!! 88 5-speed, efi, now with ac!
1988 LX ~sold~
1992 Blue GL auto, ac ~sold~
2008 Nissan altima 3.5sl loaded <lease returned>
1996 Nissan maxima <sold>
2002 ford f350 crew cab short bed diesel
Just remember, it could be worse, you could have a fork in your eye!!
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yup. front and rear mains.Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
Performance Red 94 Aspire SE (Stimpson)Comment
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