Oil pump replacement - complete!

[CraiginTX]

So three weeks later, my car is back together, shiny new oil pump and all. For awhile there, I was afraid I'd get thrown into my-Miata-is-in-pieces club with Bean! But it's back together and healthy again. Oil pressure comes up immediately on startup, lifters are quiet & I'm a happy camper.

Thanks RJ for the use of the hoist!

No obvious visible problems with the old pump, but like I said, the problem is gone. I also replaced several associated seals and gaskets, and I replaced the motor mounts, since I was in there.

I also replaced the the with a Magnaflow direct-fit, high flow . I thought the old one was rattling, and indeed found loose bits inside when I pulled it. The Magnaflow is a little louder and does seem to flow better than the 80k mile, 10yr old stocker.

In some ways, it was a fun project, and for sure a learning experience. Im glad it's done though, so I can get back to .

Craig

[sammm]

Nice work. Congrats!

[Treibenschnell]

...with Bean!

Quiet you!

[Magma]

Woo Hoo, nice to know it is going well now Craig

[onething]

MMIIPC

Is that a support group?

[channelmaniac]

Congrats!

We'll work out the return of the hoist after I get back from this trip.

RJ

[black roadster]

Way to go! You da man!

Have you done a compression and leak down test to see if any damage was done?