Where can I get just the gasket for the oil pump? TA has a kit with spacers but don't need that just the gasket. TIA Rick
The ones that come in the Fel Pro timing chain set are really thin and cheesy. The TA ones I believe are made by Melling. They seem slightly thicker and dont feel as "papery" as the Fel Pros. Has anyone had success using the Fel Pros?
Thanks for the info guys. Bob, I already have the TA kit I am trying to get the oil leak fixed, man that is one irritating leak, just when you think you have it.... there it goes again Thanks Rick
I feel for you bud... Rick...lemme tell you a little story..Just prior to the BPG nats, my 71 GS developed the dreaded oil pump leak. It was like a slow faucet leak. I figured, no problem! change the gasket. After swapping out the old gasket, I started the car. Damn...still leaking!! Ok, I take the stupid thing apart AGAIN and this time re check everything for straightness. Looks good. Re assemble and guess what? still leaking!!! After doing the gasket six (6) times I broke down and ordered a brand new TA timing cover/ oil pump assy. Threw that on, primed the pump and no more leaks. Well worth the 700.00 and my sanity. Just the difference in oil pressure was worth every penny. And my original cover was NOS when I built the engine. Turns out the 70 started leaking last week. :af: I swear sometimes these Buicks are out to get me. I didnt even try to fix it this time. Called my honey, Virginia at TA and ordered a brandy new cover.
Jason I might be going down the same road as you have traveled. The pump is a high volume unit that has been there for quite some time. It never leaked at anytime before, shortly after a rebuild last year it went to leaking. I am going to remove the high volume one and go back to normal, hopefully that will be the end of it. But if not a new cover will have to be next. Thanks Rick
AHA so far I have been successful in stopping my oil leaks. I removed my hi volume pump and noticed that one of the bolts felt funny when it was removed. I think the threads were pulling on it. So I heli coiled all six, now everything is nice and snug. I really think that was my problem all along. Also, had what I thought was a rear main leak, tightened all the pan bolts and bingo clean floor again. Thanks again for the info and help. Rick
IM having the same problem to the T.what was that heli coil stuff .how and where do you use.and where do you buy it.
Heli-Coil is for fixing stripped threads. Take the bolt from the hole that you need to fix to any good auto parts store. Tell them you want a Heli-Coil kit for that size bolt. The kit will have some inserts that look like stiff springs, a tap, and a little plastic tool for threading the inserts in. Also buy the correct size drill bit for the bolt hole you are repairing. The Heli-Coil package will show what drill to get. The idea is that you drill the hole out with the correct size drill bit and tap the hole oversize. Then you thread in the insert and break off a little tab on the end. The inside of the insert is just right to thread the bolt into. It's good for aluminum parts because the inserts are steel and make a stronger bolt hole than the threaded aluminum.
Bill be careful when you drill so that you don't bind the bit and break of an ear of the housing. I did mine on the car from underneath, just go slow and easy. The heli coil kits are a little expensive with the drill bit you will be pushing 40.00 but if it works its cheaper than the alternative. Hope it works Rick
