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[Dusky]

Whilest my engine is out and apart, I'm changing my oil pump too ( some people advised that).

Now; wich oil pump to go for? I know I need a slot drive that fits a 998 cc mini, but is there a real difference between KENT pumps and the 'unipart/minispares/minisport' oil pumps?

Or is it just the KENT logo you're paying for?

 

cheers

[Ethel]

The standard item should be fine. They all flow enough to need a relief valve, unless you're adding extra demand with a turbo. More dosh may buy you a slight efficiency improvement, but it won't be the best value one. Especially if you consider the hammering all A Series pumps can get sucking up unfiltered oil, that's why fitting new is always worthwhile when the opportunity arises..

[GraemeC]

The current batch of MiniSpares ones seem to be very well made and nicely within tolerance. No need for a high capacity one on a road car.
A couple of months ago MiniWorld ran an ACDodd workshop on oil pumps - well worth a read.

[Dusky]

The current batch of MiniSpares ones seem to be very well made and nicely within tolerance. No need for a high capacity one on a road car.
A couple of months ago MiniWorld ran an ACDodd workshop on oil pumps - well worth a read.

Im getting a miniworld membership for my christmas Too bad they already done the workshop!

[GraemeC]

You could get a copy on back issue or download an e-reader copy.

[Dusky]

Any idea wich month it was? :)

[carbon]

MiniWorld November 2014, pages 48-51.

 

Really good article on optimising the Mini oil pump by AC Dodd