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Oil Pump: Testing and Inspection



Inspection of Pump Cover Flatness

1. Remove all traces of gasket material from pump cover.
2. Place a straightedge across mounting surface of pump cover and measure for wear or warpage using a feeler gauge.
3. If surface is out of flat by more than 0.04mm (0.0016 inch) replace cover.