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octane
05-04-06, 07:03 PM
im in the middle of rebuilding me xe, i,ve been told by many that the standard gm oil pump is not needed to be replaced, but im still consirned, is it worth repalcing for patten part or best lett as gm ?
Stuart
05-04-06, 07:19 PM
maybe a Z20LET pump will fit and it flows 30% mroe oil....
graham kirkbride
06-04-06, 01:07 PM
hi mate!! I would replace it, Im having my bottom end re-coned soon and im having new water pump, oil pump,bearings, shells, the lot but its up to you mate realy
Timmy
06-04-06, 04:36 PM
got a mate who work for SBD , he's got a GSI astra MK3 he upgraded the oil pump to a GM off a new model will post what one once i get in contact with him but yeah change it keep her running sweet
Stuart
06-04-06, 05:25 PM
Z20LET pump perchance.. (or atlast a similar bunch of letters for a newer turbo engine)
octane
06-04-06, 05:32 PM
ok. but a genuine gm pump is ?280 i can get a brand new from local car spares for ?80 is it worth buying cheap one, or better to save and wait for gm?
dan16v
06-04-06, 09:34 PM
ive been told to stay clear of non gen pumps! got myne from auto vaux in the end, came in a gm box. as stu said many are swaping to the z20 pump thats what id go for!
octane
06-04-06, 09:56 PM
?280 for a genuine gm c20xe so how much for a z20!!!!
mega bucks
octane
06-04-06, 09:59 PM
anyone fancy getting me one on trade club card?! :)
dan16v
06-04-06, 10:09 PM
my gm pump from auto vaux was only ?120
2LBaz
07-04-06, 01:28 PM
got a mate who work for SBD , he's got a GSI astra MK3 he upgraded the oil pump to a GM off a new model will post what one once i get in contact with him but yeah change it keep her running sweet

Thats Graham Hicks mate? Cant think of his name! I know him, nice astra!
octane
07-04-06, 05:39 PM
are autovaux reliable company. never had any dealings with them
Stuart
07-04-06, 05:44 PM
very good, very reliable
octane
07-04-06, 05:47 PM
ok will try them and see then.

thanks everyone
octane
07-04-06, 05:51 PM
they dont have a oil pump listed for a mk2 astra gte and there are 4 different types of water pump for it as well?????
Stuart
07-04-06, 06:21 PM
phone them. or email them and ask to be called back
dan16v
07-04-06, 06:42 PM
they are one of the best places ive ever delt with! ive bought many things from them! very fast delivery! brill service! good prices!