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Jul 23, 2014 | 07:03 PM

tvand13

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Replace Oil Pump

When replacing the oil pump on a 1996 4.9L, should I also replace the pickup? It didn't fail, I'm just replacing the pump while I have the pan off.

Jul 23, 2014 | 07:06 PM

Crownman

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Might as well replace the pickup tube also since you're already there.

Jul 23, 2014 | 07:19 PM

tvand13

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Is it practical to try and clean it out? It's nothing mechanical, just a metal tube and filter, right?

Jul 23, 2014 | 07:26 PM

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On Summit, the pickup is the same price as the pump..

Jul 23, 2014 | 07:45 PM

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If there's no real junk in the tube and the screen is ok there's no reason to replace it if you don't want to. Just clean it out real well. It's just something I normally replace if I'm there already.

Jul 23, 2014 | 07:48 PM

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That sounds good. Thanks!

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