boymk123 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Is it a good idea to replace the oil pump at the timing belt service? I dont really want that bastard to fail and bring the whole turbo and engine with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kholmes Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'm interested in this as well. Also what about putting in the 11mm STi pump? Any benefits there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I don't believe that is standard proceedure when replacing a timing belt. I didn't replace it when I did mine. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I don't believe that is standard proceedure when replacing a timing belt. I didn't replace it when I did mine. I know, but will it be considered a cheap insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Cheaper Ins. would be to install a oil pressure gauge. IMO Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 You already have a dash light that comes on when oil pressure hits 2psi. You can add a second sensor in parallel with a 15 psi N.O. sensor like a Hobbs. Really good idea IF you are worried. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have the oil press gauge, usually max about 6kpa, cold start at 7kpa, ... I want something that when the pump fails the whole car will shut off immediately so you guys dont recommend changing out the new pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 i just did my 90k/105k service didnt change the oil pump tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 You can probably wire up a Hobbs switch with a big relay to kill IGN power when the switch closes. Not sure if you need to kill just one or both IGN power wires, but won't be hard to figure out. As far as electronics goes, wouldn't be too difficult vs anything else that requires adding in something. I would add in a bypass switch to override it if it fails. Alternatively, you could hook up a noise maker of some sort in addition to the oil pressure light, so you as pilot could know to first get to a safe place (very very quickly) before you turn the key ONE click. You lose power everything at that point, so it might be less dangerous to keep your engine on in some situations [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Better idea: replace the oil pickup tube with an aftermarket one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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