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Old 08-03-2005, 11:41 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: In car oil pump replacement (faq).

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Originally Posted by eyeluvmy3kgt
I have an oil leak coming from the back of the block between the oil pump and the block about a cm above the oil pan. You guys think I just need to put a new oil pump gasket on and seal it up good? I'm dreading this job.

Yup, been there and had that. Pump is not completely sealed to block. I would first check all oil pump bolts are torqued to spec. If that does not correct it then it is the gasket.

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