I rebuilt my oil pump (which had a cracked gear) a couple of weeks ago to help solve my low oil pressure problem. After getting everything back together, I found that my oil pressure is still low at hot idle.

I have pulled my oil pan again to start working on replacing the main and rod bearings. It looks like I am going to have to take the front cover off again to get to the bolts on the forward bearing. Do I need to replace the gasket again if I do pull the front cover? Obviously, if it does rip, I will replace it. But what it comes off without ripping? Will it still seal up okay if I reuse it?

Same question for the oil pan gasket. Being rubber, I think it is ok to resue it.

Thanks! This forum has been been a lifesaver.

 

Might as well get a timing set..New chain, sprockets, gasket.
That thing is paper and I doubt I would be willing to reuse it

 

Yep, I did the chain and sprockets 2 weeks ago when I had it apart the first time.

 

If the dont rip use a thin coat of black RTV.

 

Replace the main bearings on the crank to increase oil pressure.

Use 20W- 50W oil in the summer.
Not synthetic.