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Oil pump: cast iron vs. aluminum

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:49 pm
by BCA
Early M38's had an aluminum body oil pump and then changed to cast iron oil pump. I assume they are interchangeable for any jeep engine with a gear-driven camshaft. Any comments on the reliability or durability of AL vs. CI pumps? ......... Brian

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:08 pm
by wesk
The two obvious issues are wear and corrosion. Same went for the original aluminum master cylinders.