Thread: New Oil Pump

Why would you bother - an oil pump from a Ford Dealer is less than $170.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Why would you bother - an oil pump from a Ford Dealer is less that $170.

I believe because of the claimed ‘up to 50% more oil pressure’ of this version.

Interesting concept. They don’t seem to list a price or where to source from.

Currently $182.50 from Ford.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Why would you bother - an oil pump from a Ford Dealer is less than $170.

Is it the same pump with the (claimed) higher pressure and engine relaiablilty benefits?

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

Is it the same pump with the (claimed) higher pressure and engine relaiablilty benefits?

No but do you want to be the guinea pig ? , i have not heard any mention of this improved pump so i would be wanting some first hand experience before fitting one.

Despite the negative reply’s so far I think it’s a good idea to fit the uprated pump at cambelt change time.
Any increase in oil pressure has to be good. The engine is designed with a maximum 4.5 bar oil pressure, so providing the uprated pump keeps the pressure relief set to 4.5 bar there will be no issues. What’s more interesting is even with the new pump the oil pressure only reaches 4.0 bar @ 3000rpm according to the manufacturers website information, which is higher than the ‘worn’ factory pump but still below pressure relief activation.

There was brief talk on Disco4.com about a group buy for the pump.

hi all,

I will be shot for this but all the talk about the newer oil pump a necessity for anyone doing timing belts does not translate to most LR indies i know. Had timing belts done twice in two diff D3's over the years and both times at diff LR indies they said its not common to replace standard oil pump, just inspect and only replace if required. Both times original was used again without the need to replace for newer version. Just my experience. They do say its uncommon to change these as in their experience they have never had one fail. I know there are experiences out there where people have had problems but wonder whether the story has been exaggerated and is only a small percentage which have failed at the hands of people doing at home and over tightening the oil pump bolts causing subsequent problems.

Originally Posted by shamirj

hi all,

I will be shot for this but all the talk about the newer oil pump a necessity for anyone doing timing belts does not translate to most LR indies i know. Had timing belts done twice in two diff D3's over the years and both times at diff LR indies they said its not common to replace standard oil pump, just inspect and only replace if required. Both times original was used again without the need to replace for newer version. Just my experience. They do say its uncommon to change these as in their experience they have never had one fail. I know there are experiences out there where people have had problems but wonder whether the story has been exaggerated and is only a small percentage which have failed at the hands of people doing at home and over tightening the oil pump bolts causing subsequent problems.

I think there are enough reports of them failing shortly are belt change even from LR workshops so for the $182 for the upgraded pump its not worth the risk.