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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 7:36 PM
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Do you all think it is necessary to prime the oil pump after installing a new pump? This is for a 1997 5.7 vortec silverado.

Doesn't look to be too complicated, but if I can get by without doing it i will.

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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 7:49 PM
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Do you all think it is necessary to prime the oil pump after installing a new pump? This is for a 1997 5.7 vortec silverado.

Doesn't look to be too complicated, but if I can get by without doing it i will.

Thanks,
Steve
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 9:39 PM
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Thanks, I think I knew the answer to that but was feeling kinda lazy.
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