[Phil]

Opinions on using oil pump to block gaskets. Anyone use them?

I have never used a gasket between pump and block on GM engines as long as both surfaces were true and no scratches etc. Seems some pumps donate a gasket with their pumps for mating to block

 

[veno]

never used one.. and if I ever did it would have to be a coper or aluminum crush type.. to much pressure in that area for a fiber gasket...... if the gasket ever let go.. is could create havoc.. with a pump now un seated, and movement .... plus the major internal oil leak........

Nope.. just a machine mated surface for me thank you!

 

[bowtie0069]

I've never used one.

 

[71SS454]

For me it depend on the engine. On a Chevy, I never use one, but on the Pontiac engines I do. I always just follow what the factory did.

 

[NovaResource]

Never used on them on Chevy V8 or L6.

 

[Phil]

How about a ford 302

 

[D-Man]

How about a ford 302

Yes, there is a gasket (usually supplied with the new pump) for the Windsor Fords. Especially on the pickup since the rear sump models have to "SUCK" through a LONG pick-up tube.:yes:

 

[Phil]

Yes I agree with that gasket at the pick-up to oil pump to be installed, but not at the oil pump base to the engine block.