I'd check it without the pump, then fit the pump and recheck.
Cheers mate, I thought that would be the way but best to check.
Just as a thought, if this much damage has been done to the triangle plate will the end thrust have possibly damaged anything in the oil pump? Is it at lease worth removing the pump to check?
I may be wrong as its been years since I worked on an a-series.
Just as a thought, if this much damage has been done to the triangle plate will the end thrust have possibly damaged anything in the oil pump? Is it at lease worth removing the pump to check?
I may be wrong as its been years since I worked on an a-series.
Good thought, unless it's perfect it's probably best replaced considering the relatively low cost of the pump compared with the hassle of getting to it.
I thought about this the other day and I stripped the pump down. It has a bit of wear on it so will be replacing it as I have a spare one for some reason 
. It's not worth wrecking a new motor just for that.
Best to check without the Pump and again with the Pump fitted. You don't want any thrust from the Cam in to the Pump.
Thanks chris, May have to grind the pump, but will be using a thicker gasket so that may sort the issue with the new pump as well.
