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Re: 1971 Buick 350ci V8 oil pump cover
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/21/2011

I would have a VERY strong preference for new instead of used. This part is the housing for the oil pump. It is a pot metal that often suffers oil pump wear and cooling system erosion from cavitation.

If new is not available, I'd look for "reconditioned" par... Login to read more.