Ric,
Thanks for the info. I agree, since I was concerned about clearance, I didn't
just buy gasket material or slap on some RTV compound.
Kevin
Ric Smith wrote:
> Kevin, oil pump internal tolerances are set up by varying gasket thickness.
> Too much clearance will cause pressure loss, too little can bind the pump.
> Oil pump kits come with two or more base gaskets, each with a different
> thickness, typically .003 and .005, and you must carefully measure pump gear
> end play with plastigauge to determine which gasket to use. Nickel and
> diming your oil pump repair is good way to kill an engine, main bearings,
> rod bearings, crank journals, it's an expensive mistake. It's much cheaper
> buy proper gasket sets, measure carefully, install carefully, than it is to
> rebuild your freshly killed motor. Do it once, do it right, drive a lot.
> Ric S.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Kevin Brown wrote:
>
> > Does anyone no where I can get an oil pump gasket for a Buick 215
> > without buying a whole gasket set? Thanks.
>
> If it is a simple flat gasket, make your own. It doesn't matter if it is a
> complex shape, they are still easy to make. Punch a couple of the bolt
> holes with a proper punch then fit the blank to the pump using a couple of
> bolts.
>
> Gasket material is readily available at autp parts stores.
>
> Ron Beckett
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