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Subject:Re: Melling oil pump misconception
From:Scot Douglas
Date:Sun, 3 May 1998 08:25:18 -0400

I just wanted to state the reason why melling oil pumps leak;  the drive "tab" that fits into the end of the camshaft is *too long*.  This tab doesn't let the oil pump seal when you tighten it down and leaks from around the housing.  Tighten it down until there are no leaks and you waste your cam.  The quick, easy fix is to grind some material off of the tab so it isn't too long and, therefor, will allow you to tighten it sufficiently.

I think all 914 owners have faced this problem at one time or another.

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Scot Douglas
Project Engineer, Chrysler / Mitsubishi Joint Programs
Mitsubishi R&D of America, Ann Arbor MI
Ph: (734) 477-6143 direct line
Fx: (734) 971-0901

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