Oil Pickup Strainer
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Oil Pickup Strainer
Did the Z51 have a different one from standard L98? The reason I ask is that I am switching to a 86 type block (from a 1985 2 piece rear seal) and the local parts guy is saying that there are two types of oil pickup listed for '86 depending on VIN number. :confused: So since my VIN number is an 85 (assuming 85 and 86 are different) I am in one of those situations. Hence the question. TIA
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Re: Oil Pickup Strainer (scorp508)
He showed me both: one has a shorter bend radius on the tube; the other has a much longer bend radius. Same pickup housing on both.
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Re: Oil Pickup Strainer (scorp508)
Ok, called the guy and asked him if the 85 uses the same oil pump/strainer (duh) the guy confirmed it. (some parts guys need you to suggest things :lol: ) Then I asked him if he would look up my 85 VIN number and he confirmed that I need the one I didn't bring home! LOL These are Melling part numbers.
So,
If the EIGHTH digit from the left of the VIN number is an "8" then the correct strainer is p/n: 55-S3
If not, the p/n: 55-S1
Geeez.
So,
If the EIGHTH digit from the left of the VIN number is an "8" then the correct strainer is p/n: 55-S3
If not, the p/n: 55-S1
Geeez.
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Re: Oil Pickup Strainer (GRX)
My "Chevrolet" Corvette parts book confirms that you've been HAD by lazy catalog writers. Except for the 1989 LT5 engine, all 1984 - 1989 Corvettes only had 1 engine. ALL 1984 - 1989 (except the LT5, VIN code, "J") have an "8" for the eighth character in the VIN. If it isn't an "8", it isn't a Corvette. I love it when those computer screen reading idiots want to know if my '84 is a convertible, or what engine it has. Good luck, and...
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