Date:         Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:00:17 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: high volume oil pump for 84 Westy needed
Comments: To: Jeffory Schiebel <jefforys@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Why do you think you need a high volume oil pump?

The stock volume pumps were engineered for the oil system to provide
adequate volume of oil for lubrication and cooling. It the pump is not
doing the job, you have a wear problem inside the pump or downstream
from the pump. If the problem is internal wear on the pump, simple pump
replacement will satisfy the need. If its a wear problem downstream of
the pump, ie, any point in the system where close tolerances are
required - like main journal bearings - then you need an overhaul, not a
high volume pump. If the engine is rebuilt for a higher level of
performance, then a higher volume pump may well be required to deliver
sufficient oil for the changed clearance specifications.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver.

Jeffory Schiebel wrote:

>Hi,
>        I have decided that I am going to put a high volume oil pump in my 84
>Westy. Can any one suggest a list vendor that might carry one of these?
>Also I have heard that there are several models "IE capacity" is this true?
>and if so what brand and model might be best for an 84.
>                Thanks for your time,
>
>
>--- Jeffory Schiebel
>"Lord help me to be as great as my Dog thinks I am"
>--- jefforys@earthlink.net
>
>
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