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602017 - Gear Pump

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Oil Pump Idler Gear for the V8 engine oil pump.

The gear-type oil pump runs a driven gear and this idler gear in mesh; as the pair rotate they draw oil from the sump and deliver it under pressure to the engine's oil galleries. Suits the early (pre-Suffix E) V8 oil pump.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the V8 oil pump idler gear and what does it do?
The V8 oil pump idler gear is the driven idler in the engine's gear-type oil pump. It runs in mesh with the pump's drive gear, and as the pair rotate they draw oil from the sump and deliver it under pressure to the engine's oil galleries. It suits the early, pre-Suffix E V8 oil pump.
Where does this idler gear sit in the engine?
The idler gear sits inside the V8 engine's gear-type oil pump, meshed with the drive gear. The oil pump itself typically mounts in the timing cover area and is driven off the camshaft or distributor drive. The close mesh between the gears is what builds the oil pressure.
What happens when an oil pump idler gear wears out?
A worn oil pump idler gear typically causes low or fluctuating oil pressure, because wear on the gear teeth or end float lets pressure bleed past. Low oil pressure on a V8 risks bearing damage, so worn pump gears are usually replaced together. Confirm this suits the pre-Suffix E pump.
Does this fit all V8 oil pumps?
No. This idler gear suits the early, pre-Suffix E V8 oil pump only. Later V8 engines used a revised oil pump, so the gears aren't interchangeable. Check which pump your engine has, by engine suffix or pump design, before ordering to avoid a mismatch.