[Shotimes] Ok to leave 3.2L oil pump on my 3.2L for my '89?

[John Weidenbenner]

Actually the 89 3.2 is my son's car and he hasn't covered the 3" gap yet. I
do recommend closing the gap to keep debris from getting in the belt area
and causing a problem.

I don't remember which oil pick-up tube was used.. The 3.0 will fit for
sure.

John W.
See you at the Convention.

----- Original Message -----
From: <HomeboyNorm@aol.com>
To: <johnjweid@earthlink.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Ok to leave 3.2L oil pump on my 3.2L for my '89?


> In a message dated 6/8/2003 11:40:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> johnjweid@earthlink.net writes:
>
> Hi there,
>
> > 1. Use the 3.2 oil pump. It has 25% increased capacity over the 3.0
pump.
> > It
> > will leave a gap about 3" long on the side of the lower timing belt dust
> > cover. There are two ways to close the gap. Cut off part of a 3.0 pump
and
> > attach with existing dust cover screws, or fashion a sheet metal cover
to
> > cover the gap.
>
> That, I appreciate knowing ahead of time, I think a piece of sheetmetal
will
> do me fine. Is it how you did yours?
>
> What about leaving the 3.2L oil pump pick-up tube along with the pump?
Will
> the 3.0L oil pan fit the 3.2L pick up tube just fine?
>
> >
> > 2. Use all the 3.0 accessories - covers, pulleys, etc. Use the 3.0 oil
pan.
> > Use the 3.0 injectors too. Most people also use the 3.0 intake cams,
since
> > the lift is greater than the 3.2 intake cams. Note - you have to cut a
> > casting boss off the front 3.2 head to provide clearance for the 3.0
> > alternator mount.
>
>
> All of the things above, I am already aware of, but thank you anyway for
> making sure I know. I plan on doing the 3.0L cams too.
>
> >
> > 3. I don't know, but drilling/tapping a hole in the head will allow the
3.0
> > coil pack position to be used.
>
>
> I think that's the way I will do it, so it will sit level, and not angled.
> Looks more original this way.
>
> >
> > John W.
> > 89 3.2
> >
>
> THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
>
> Norm