Replacing the timing cover on my '87 3.8, so I thought I might as well replace the oil pump gears, since they have 265k miles!
They don't look to bad, right?
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Saw the Oil Pump Repair Kit on rockauto for 1/3 or normal price due to "Wholesaler Closeout" and got it. Tonight, several months later, I pull it out and get ready to install it. First, it looks like the cardboard box it came in is straight from the 90s (and probably is). Second, the kit is missing the relief cap (http://"https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=117789&cc=1140220"), rendering the kit useless. D'oh! Will have to order another one, now at full price!
One question..
How in all of hell was that engine still running!?
Just use JB weld...
YES I'm kidding!
It ran pretty well!
The timing chain also has what seems to be a massive amount of stretch.