Changing Timing Belt etc. What about Oil Pump?

notjustforshow · 03-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Hi Everyone,

Doing the timing belt maintenance including all the other things usually replaced in preventative maintenance.

Is it easy or worth it to put in an 11mm oil pump at this point? I'm at 100k and no problems oil related.

The only reason I am considering it is for future builds and setup.

Many Thanks,

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Unabomber · 03-09-2010, 02:07 PM

You don't need that oil pump and you don't need to change it during that maintenance action. Going with a bigger pump is when you build a motor only.

the suicidal eggroll · 03-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Don't need the pump, but it would be a good idea to change out your oil pickup

notjustforshow · 03-09-2010, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys, wow the big guns replied.

much appreciated

98outbacksprt · 03-09-2010, 07:35 PM

im sure ur already thinking this but a water pump and idlers arent a bad idea too..sorry if that was too obvious

notjustforshow · 03-09-2010, 07:49 PM

nothing is too obvious !

but yes those are on the list.

It's a sad time to hit 100k, kind of feels like the car isn't new anymore

KillerBMotorsport · 03-10-2010, 09:59 AM

If it were me, since you're right there, I'd check the tip, side, and case clearances to make sure they are still within the service wear limits. Not a bad idea to check the free length on the pressure relief spring too.

If/when you build the motor, that is when you should consider another pump.

notjustforshow · 03-10-2010, 03:02 PM

Thanks KillerB

I'm going to ask my local trusty mechanic at this point to work on this. I have the manuals and guides but a mistake will prove costly

04BlkREX · 03-10-2010, 04:24 PM

I did mine recently too, nor did i have any previous problems with it so i didnt change it and nothing has gone wrong so far. Haven't heard of anything going wrong with the oil cooler anyway.

03-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
notjustforshow Scooby Specialist Member#: 143277 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 05 STI PPP OBP 1098, Z1000	Changing Timing Belt etc. What about Oil Pump? Hi Everyone, Doing the timing belt maintenance including all the other things usually replaced in preventative maintenance. Is it easy or worth it to put in an 11mm oil pump at this point? I'm at 100k and no problems oil related. The only reason I am considering it is for future builds and setup. Many Thanks, * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	You don't need that oil pump and you don't need to change it during that maintenance action. Going with a bigger pump is when you build a motor only.

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98outbacksprt Scooby Newbie Member#: 130263 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: South Williamsport,PA Vehicle: 2006 WRX Stage 2 wrb	im sure ur already thinking this but a water pump and idlers arent a bad idea too..sorry if that was too obvious

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notjustforshow Scooby Specialist Member#: 143277 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 05 STI PPP OBP 1098, Z1000	nothing is too obvious ! but yes those are on the list. It's a sad time to hit 100k, kind of feels like the car isn't new anymore

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KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	If it were me, since you're right there, I'd check the tip, side, and case clearances to make sure they are still within the service wear limits. Not a bad idea to check the free length on the pressure relief spring too. If/when you build the motor, that is when you should consider another pump.

03-10-2010, 03:02 PM	#8
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04BlkREX Scooby Newbie Member#: 240800 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Vehicle: 04 WRX Black	I did mine recently too, nor did i have any previous problems with it so i didnt change it and nothing has gone wrong so far. Haven't heard of anything going wrong with the oil cooler anyway.