Thankyou,

Please clarify, are you stating that I should replace the oil pump itself as well as its chain and guide ( and does it have its own tensioner as well that should be replaced )

and

I am then to understand that the front cover comes off without removing the IP timing gear assy ?

also,

I cannnot find a listing on Pelican for the oil pan gasket shoud I just use form a gasket ?

lastly,

toying with the idea of doing the rear main although it is not leaking... is this a can of worms ... I see there is a repair size of the this seal listed on pelican ... is there often housing or crank groove wear that necessitates a change of position ? - the repair/oversize seal is 1mm one wider not sure what this entails.

thankyou