Which Oil Pump - C20LET?

[Graeme]

I'm currently rebuilding my LET bottom end and plan to install a new oil pump. I've heard a lot of people talk about using a zlet pump but have also been told this needs a custom pick up pipe, Can any one shed any light on this for me please? Or am I better using an oe clet pump and installing a sbd gear kit, which I've also tried to find on their site but cannot find it on the pdf parts list?

Any help will be much appreciated, thanks Graeme

[philip]

id prefer to use on orginal gm pump housing with the SBD inner steel gear.

new pumps dont have too bad housings but the sintered gears are ****e.

the zlet pump is good but as said need the pickup pipe, which at the moment i believe you cant get them.(spanish fly is best to speak to on migweb..unless he still comes on here as he was looking into it for his Xe)

[Graeme]

Any idea on the sbd gear kit price? Where is best to get a oe clet pump from? Autovaux?

[let_nova]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126005

down the page a wee bit.

[Graeme]

Cheers mate I did see that, but is the gear upgrade I now need gen on?

[Will F]

just go with standard - unless you are going silly, and the oil temps/pressure is something you will be worrying about - just go OE pal.

[philip]

id still feel safer with the steel inner gear

im in work at moment on nights, but nic barnes over on migweb had a brand new GM pump on the other week, dont think it was on for long and the gears ended up in 5 or 6 pieces!!

if get time tomorrow i will put the link up for you

[let_nova]

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/402473-gm-oil-pumps-high-powered-pub-talk-let-engines-%3D.html

[Graeme]

Yeah I've red that thread, paid Nic a visit a couple of weeks ago, when I bought two green alessios he had for sale, my engine won't be anything like his spec, but I have heard that the oe pumps brake for fun and I'd rather have the piece of mind, if it not to dear to get the upgrade

[let_nova]

i wasnt aware that they are weak?? hmm i will be watching this thread.

[Will F]

I have had LOADS of XEs and LETS and never even had a slight issue with the standard pump gear. The only was I can see it just breaking up is if the pick up sucks up some crap and the pump eats itself!

Up to you to you though I spose!

[Rick Draper]

im in work at moment on nights, but nic barnes over on migweb had a brand new GM pump on the other week, dont think it was on for long and the gears ended up in 5 or 6 pieces!!

Nic's failed but he was happy with it so he wanged a oem pump in it.

[Graeme]

Oe ftw then I'm happy to save the money

[Rick Draper]

Oe ftw then I'm happy to save the money

Nic has just wanged a oem one onto his engine and all is good again.

[djbrowney]

The most problems i have seen with the standard pump is the relife valve jamming open !!!

i have a brand new oe pump hear if you req mate im going dry sump so no longer req !!!

[Graeme]

I have seen it mate and the rose jointed bottom brackets, both of which I want but still need to sort out the money for the wheel, I really hate owing people money but you were sound enough to trust me

[djbrowney]

I have seen it mate and the rose jointed bottom brackets, both of which I want but still need to sort out the money for the wheel, I really hate owing people money but you were sound enough to trust me

no worries fella all in good time cant rush a good **** lol

[Graeme]

Hopefully I'll have it sorted before you sell said items