insane oil pump leak
#4
Also check the plug that closes the FWD dipstick hole. When I received mine, that plug was very loose, the screw that holds it in place might have vibrated loose and fallen into the pan allowing the plug to pop out. I also found one screw on the backplate didn't get enough thread lock fluid. Instead of offering to replace it on their dime, they got defensive asking for the number on the pump, saying they would email the assembly video. They wouldn't take responsibility for their poor quality control so I had to buy a 1/4" torque wrench (already had the Torx bits) and a tube of thread lock to fix it myself. They provided the torque specs.
Another Miata focused business (will remain anonymous) warned me when I purchased a salvage car's engine from them...check any BE pump.The machine shop he paid to assemble his forged rod/piston engine opened it up, probably to make sure it was packed with grease for quicker priming. They said they found machining swarf inside. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a pump from 949 Racing, or just the gears to install in the OEM pump.
BTW, I used an OEM seal, replaced whatever it came with and didn't have any leaks. I will never recommend BE or purchase another pump. F'n Ridiculous telling a customer that just spent $400+ to fix their quality control issues.
Another Miata focused business (will remain anonymous) warned me when I purchased a salvage car's engine from them...check any BE pump.The machine shop he paid to assemble his forged rod/piston engine opened it up, probably to make sure it was packed with grease for quicker priming. They said they found machining swarf inside. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a pump from 949 Racing, or just the gears to install in the OEM pump.
BTW, I used an OEM seal, replaced whatever it came with and didn't have any leaks. I will never recommend BE or purchase another pump. F'n Ridiculous telling a customer that just spent $400+ to fix their quality control issues.
#6
Also check the plug that closes the FWD dipstick hole. When I received mine, that plug was very loose, the screw that holds it in place might have vibrated loose and fallen into the pan allowing the plug to pop out. I also found one screw on the backplate didn't get enough thread lock fluid. Instead of offering to replace it on their dime, they got defensive asking for the number on the pump, saying they would email the assembly video. They wouldn't take responsibility for their poor quality control so I had to buy a 1/4" torque wrench (already had the Torx bits) and a tube of thread lock to fix it myself. They provided the torque specs.
Another Miata focused business (will remain anonymous) warned me when I purchased a salvage car's engine from them...check any BE pump.The machine shop he paid to assemble his forged rod/piston engine opened it up, probably to make sure it was packed with grease for quicker priming. They said they found machining swarf inside. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a pump from 949 Racing, or just the gears to install in the OEM pump.
BTW, I used an OEM seal, replaced whatever it came with and didn't have any leaks. I will never recommend BE or purchase another pump. F'n Ridiculous telling a customer that just spent $400+ to fix their quality control issues.
Another Miata focused business (will remain anonymous) warned me when I purchased a salvage car's engine from them...check any BE pump.The machine shop he paid to assemble his forged rod/piston engine opened it up, probably to make sure it was packed with grease for quicker priming. They said they found machining swarf inside. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a pump from 949 Racing, or just the gears to install in the OEM pump.
BTW, I used an OEM seal, replaced whatever it came with and didn't have any leaks. I will never recommend BE or purchase another pump. F'n Ridiculous telling a customer that just spent $400+ to fix their quality control issues.
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