>From: "Paul Schneider" <schneidr@mc.net>
>Reply-To: "Paul Schneider" <schneidr@mc.net>
>To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Oil pump rebuild vs buying new
>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 21:08:28 -0600
>
>Anyone have any experiences rebuilding an oil pump for a TR3A? A rebuild
>kit is $30 vs $110 for a new pump. I hate to go cheap and trash an engine.
>What are the pitfalls? Is it easy to do? Are the self rebuilt as good as
>the pro rebuilt or new? I appreciate any advice:-)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Paul
I have a rebuilt oil pump that I got from Ken Gillanders at British Frame
and Engine. As I remember it cost about $40 with shipping. In the two years
since the only difference I have noticed is the increase in pressure... So
far it works just fine. Save your money, get a rebuild. If it's good enough
for racing it should be good enough for street.
Greg
Greg Petrolati Champaign, Illinois 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
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