Any experience with Paraut oil pumps?

[cmill189]

So I came across a listing on ebay for a new Beck/Arnley oil pump for $23. I figured someone forgot to type a 1 in front of the 2, so I bought it. What showed up was a Paraut brand. I figured anything is better than the one I just re-installed that didn't meet spec and had gouged rotors.

 

A second question

 

I pulled all the covers off when I did belts/seals/etc. Is it possible to slip the drivers-side timing belt off the idler, and then off the oil pump, all while leaving everything else in place?

 

Thanks for the help.

[GeneralDisorder]

Paraut is one of the OEM manufacturers. If you look at the pump it likely will say Aisin on it. But either way both are Japanese and inter-related brands. A long time ago I bought a Paraut branded pump and it was OEM inside the box.

 

There aren't any aftermarket makers of oil pumps for EA engines that I have ever seen. So if you got an oil pump at all - it's OEM.

 

You may be able to do just the drivers side belt - only thing you can do is try.

 

GD

[silverhelme]

You still have to pull the center cover but yes you can pull the drivers belt and do the oil pump without pulling the other side.

[Caboobaroo]

If it was me, I would pull both belts and check the rollers with it that far apart to make sure I don't have one going bad.

[cmill189]

All of the timing belt covers were left off when I changed the belts. Both tensioners and the idler were replaced with new as well; the suspected originals were beyond worn out!

 

Thanks for the help everyone.