Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) oil pump

[KHaines]

I am thinking of changing the oil pump on my 97. The engine was rebuilt 18k ago, but I reused the oil pump(160k). Now the trucks oil pressure is 10-15 at idle hot and 35-40 crusing at 1800rpm. The question I have, is there a high pressure high volume pump to use, or should I use a stock pump? Where is the best place & price to get one?

Thanks

Kevin

 

[SFrey]

use a melling m251 pump, std volume. jobber is $236. 09 pm me for a wholesale price.



scot

 

[moparguy]

I'd bet your stock pump is fine. If you're using the factory gauge, try checking with a mechanical gauge. You may be suprised at the pressure readings.



Great place to check on top of the oil filter housing. Just remove the 1/4" plug and screw in a gauge.



Good luck,RJR

 

[Bobcat698]

Might as well put a 24 valve oil pump on.
Thats what I did.

 

[KHaines]

does the 24v pump have more pressure or volume? Why use it over a 12v?

Might as well put a 24 valve oil pump on.

Thats what I did.

 

[Bobcat698]

More volume.

 

[SFrey]

12v/24v same pump



scot