Oil Pump

[Taoism]

I have the front end of my 91 all apart to fix some deceleration trauma caused by a deer the previous owner encountered, followed by a fence. I figured while everything is apart (replacing rad support) I should be safe and do the timing belt/idler.

After some reading on here I also decided to do the water pump.

 

So my question is how reliable are the oil pumps in these things? (engine has 150k on it) Should I replace it as well?

If the pumps were not so spendy I would just do it, but money is tight for me.

 

Also, other than going through the hassle of removing it to pack it with grease, how can I prime the oil pump before I fire this thing up?

(It sat in a field for an unknown period of time before I acquired it for $300, so no residual pressure I am sure)

[Simon]

I wouldn't worry about the oil pumps, they go very rarely in these things.

 

I also wouldn't worry about priming the pump.....if anything, do an oil change, and add some lucas oil stabilizer. Get the old crappy oil out, and some fresh stuff in.

[MY1PATH]

I wouldn't worry about the oil pumps, they go very rarely in these things.

 

I also wouldn't worry about priming the pump.....if anything, do an oil change, and add some lucas oil stabilizer. Get the old crappy oil out, and some fresh stuff in.

 

 

thats good to know!

I saw a buick once that kept having issues because you were supposed to turn over the engine bakwards after installing the pump to prime it. WTF!? lame design.

[Simon]

That's a different story.....if it's not been primed, ever, I'm sure it has to be as well. This is just a motor that's been sitting....