Oil Pump re-use/substitution

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

I hadn't heard from anyone on this.

Is it reasonably safe to assume these oil pumps last indefinately, or should
I be tearing the thing apart and checking for lash, etc.  Those phillips
screws do not come out easily!

I appreciate the input - this one is holding me up more than coilover
suspensions, boostmods and steering racks;-0

Ben

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Swann, Benjamin R.  (BSWANN) 
> Sent:	Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:14 AM
> To:	'quattro at audifans.com'
> Subject:	Oil Pump re-use/substitution
> 
> As I was in the process of putting the NG motor back together, I noticed
> that the oil pump housing had a small but probably critical crack in the
> relief valve portion.
> 
> So, off came the pan.   I removed the oil pump.  I fortunately have the 3
> extra motors, and snagged a pump off of the KM engine - I think that's
> what it is  - looks like any other I5.
> 
> I'm wondering if there should be any concern with using this pump.  I
> cleaned it up, but did not disassemble.  It seems to spin freely with  no
> resistance or grinding.  Do these things go bad?  Is there any reason that
> I shouldn't use this pump?  Should I open it up and inspect, or am I more
> likely opening a can of worms, and if it feels OK then it probably is?
> 
> TIA fot the replies.
> 
> Ben