i have a great relationship with most of the employees at my local advance, and have gone the distance of getting a commercial account with them. most times i get a great deal, but i can usually get better ones online using promo codes.

 

Why not replace the pump as well? Autozone shows the standard one at $25 and the high volume at $45 (for my 5.9l at least).

I wouldn't want to drop the pan, replace the pickup and screen, only to find that the pump was the culprit and have to go back in there and waste 5 qts of oil... if it's the original pump, probaby wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if you are having intermittent pressure problems.

You could buy one, and if you find that the screen was definitely the culprit (obviously plugged up when you drop the pan or junk in the pan) then you can return the new pump. If the screen doesn't look clogged, replace the pump also.

Unless you've had some cheaply made oil filters fall apart on you and you've skipped regular oil changes, your screen most likely isn't clogged...

 

well i just had my entire engine apart the other day to do the water pump, timing chain, and plenum fix/kegger mod. im thinking some gasket material fell into the engine somewhere. i got the new oil psi sender installed last night, and got the new mechanical gauge wired up to the dimmer switch tonight. just gotta finish plumbing in the gauge and ill be all set to start her up.

i pin pointed when it happens. only happens when i go full throttle and then let off and drive normal again. doesnt do it when i just drive normally. so there is probly something in the pan. going camping this weekend. and i should be able to start collecting parts. gotta put some money away so i can pay Mr. Zman for a couple parts im buying off him.

 

well i got the oil psi gauge all installed. took it for a test drive and got on it. looks like i have to drop the pan and replace at least the screen, oil and oil pan gasket. oh well.

 

Really not that bad of a job. If you have the scratch, replace the oil pump while you are in there.

 

i probly will, but its gonna have to wait a week longer. gotta tow my camper this weekend, though not a long trip, only a couple miles. ill just keep close watch on the gauge.

 

You should probably replace the rear main seal too. http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-31.html

 

Why should i replace it if it isnt leaking?

 

Because, if you don't, it will start leaking. (yes, Mr. Murphy is NOT your friend. )

 

Because it will start leaking as soon as you put everything back together.

Edit: LOL @ HeyYou