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Old 04-16-2017, 07:55 PM
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Oil pump question
I was looking at a 2.2 pump I see a spring and the unit sits in the cover .. so how does it work to pump ...
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That is the oil pressure relief valve. The pump is part of the chain cover.
Ecotec Front Cover W/Oil Pump 12637040
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Old 04-16-2017, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
That is the oil pressure relief valve. The pump is part of the chain cover.
Ecotec Front Cover W/Oil Pump 12637040
So is it driven by the. Chain to pump like the old style engines ?
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The crankshaft
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The crank balancer engages the the pump from the crankshaft.
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Old 04-18-2017, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
The crank balancer engages the the pump from the crankshaft.
Thanks guys well balance shaft chain was stretch bent a sprocket tooth the tensioner in side the motor was shot or gave out .. causing no flow from the pump but like I said she old and ready for retirement ..
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