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May 18, 2006 | 07:41 PM

fabulous555

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Is it possible to fit an uprated oil pump to my sti2? Or is this usualy done during a rebuild?

May 18, 2006 | 08:31 PM

Mark A

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Why would you want to do this?

May 18, 2006 | 09:33 PM

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Probably for peace of mind as the oe ones valves sometime stick causing engine failure.

May 18, 2006 | 10:09 PM

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Why bother changing if its working ok ? I had these thoughts when i did my seals and belt but did the seals checked the valve and stuck it back together at 143k+

May 19, 2006 | 03:10 AM

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I was under the impression that the standard oil pump was ****e?

May 19, 2006 | 10:57 AM

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i was under the same impression. So i got an uprated one from graham goode and got a local garage to fit it while rebuildin my engine. I have piece of mind now so im happy!!