is the melling oil pump really necessary? or is it just a suggestion? i have a brand new one and would much rather just use that one instead of buying one....thanks
doug

any help? should this be in peformance/engine? :shrug

from your question I'm guessing the one you have is a new "stock" pump.. I would think that the reason the Melling unit is recommended or used is because it can move more volume effectively. Just my thought.. but when I ordered my 2.2l I didn't question it.



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know me as santiago
boosted 420a and ej2o..(my 2liter v8 eaters)

Actually I think it's the same as the stocker, just less expensive. I'm not sure, so you can take that with a grain of salt. But either pump in proper operating condition will supply enough oil pressure to keep the motor lubed. Mabye it has a better design that will hold pressure in the higher RPM's. :shrug

It's a stock replacement pump. That is all.

thanks...i thought i did read that it would flow more....but i dont think i would really need it....thats what i wanted to hear guys :)
doug

Originally posted by DarkOne
It's a stock replacement pump. That is all.

"knowing is half the battle".. thanks Dino

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know me as santiago
boosted 420a and ej2o..(my 2liter v8 eaters)

YOu know you can rebuild the stock pump for around 45-50 bucks, getting the parts from the dodge dealer? Thats what i did, and it works great. There really is not much to the pump. The only parts you need is the 2 metal rotors, the rotor cover, relief spring, and relief plunger. Thats it. Brand new pump. Thats every single part the pump is made out of. I may be able to find the part numbers if ya want.

like i said up there^^ i have a brand new one....i just wasnt sure if a "melling" was a neccessity....thanks
doug