Oil Pump

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Oil Pump


OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Torque 5.9-8.8 Nm (53-78 in lbs)
Inner Rotor Clearance
Standard Tooth Tip 0.02-0.18 mm (0.0008-0.0070 in)
Maximum Tooth Tip 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer Roter Clearance
Standard 0.090-0.176 mm (0.0036-0.0069 in)
Maximum 0.22mm (0.0087 in)
Side Clearance
Standard 0.03-0.11 mm (0.0012-0.0043)
Maximum 0.14mm (0.0055)

IMPORTANT: Standard oil pressure spring height value is obtained by applying a force of 62.8-68.6 N (14.1-15.4 ft lbs) while measuring.

Pressure Spring
Standard Height 35.42 mm (1.394)

RENDER: 1.0x

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