2001 Chevy Camaro Z28

The SLP oil pump will get the red spring for 5 extra pounds of bypass oil pressure. Nick installs it and tightens the cover down to 106 lb/in. It's easier to install the oil pump with the engine in the car if you take off the cover and pull out the gears, because it gives you more room move the pump to align the pickup- tube O-ring. Corvettes have room, but F-bodies are very tight in this area. The O- ring under Nick's left finger is lubed with engine oil before installation, and then he places the oil pump body over the crank sprocket, angling the pickup tube toward the front of the car.

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The SLP oil pump will get the red spring for 5 extra pounds of bypass oil pressure. Nick installs it and tightens the cover down to 106 lb/in. It's easier to install the oil pump with the engine in the car if you take off the cover and pull out the gears, because it gives you more room move the pump to align the pickup- tube O-ring. Corvettes have room, but F-bodies are very tight in this area. The O- ring under Nick's left finger is lubed with engine oil before installation, and then he places the oil pump body over the crank sprocket, angling the pickup tube toward the front of the car. View Related Article

2001 Chevy Camaro Z28

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