Melling Performance 12558 engine oil pump pickup tube and screen for the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L and other vehicles draws oil toward the pump and strains out debris on the way. Contaminants from engine wear, long gaps between oil changes and other internal sources can interfere with oil flow and the pressure spring, and the screen helps keep them away from the pump.
- Galvanized steel screen strains contaminants out of the oil supply
- Stronger welds on the performance-grade pickup tube and screen assembly
- Straight tube, 114.00 mm long with a 19.00 mm inside diameter
- Flanged end with 2 mount holes and a pickup screen adjustment of up to 6.35 mm
- Gasket or seal included with the pickup tube and screen
Quick facts
- Part: Melling Performance 12558 engine oil pump pickup tube and screen
- Fits: 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Material: Galvanized steel (screen)
- Condition: New
A clogged or damaged pickup screen can show up as low oil pressure or an oil warning light, though a worn oil pump or a faulty oil pressure sensor can be behind them too, so find the cause before replacing anything. Low oil pressure should be looked at promptly. A new pickup tube and screen belongs with every oil pump installation when a higher-grade screen is wanted.
Fits
The 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500 V8 5.7L and the 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L are among the vehicles this pickup tube and screen fits, along with many other Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Tube inside diameter: 19.00 mm (0.750 in)
- Tube length: 114.00 mm (4.500 in)
- Tube shape: straight
- Flanged end: yes, 2 flange mount holes
- Pickup screen maximum adjustment: 6.35 mm (0.250 in)
Build and materials
- Grade: performance
- Screen material: galvanized steel
- Gasket or seal: included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One oil pump pickup tube and screen with a gasket or seal. This listing is one pickup tube and screen, and the vehicle takes one. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Melling Performance 12558 oil pump pickup fit a 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L?
Yes. Melling Performance 12558 fits the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L and many other vehicles. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does the Melling 12558 oil pump pickup come with mounting bolts?
No. Melling Performance 12558 comes as one pickup tube and screen with a gasket or seal, and mounting hardware is not included.
What size is the tube on this Melling oil pump pickup?
The straight tube is 114.00 mm (4.500 in) long with a 19.00 mm (0.750 in) inside diameter. The pickup screen has a maximum adjustment of 6.35 mm (0.250 in).
What is the screen on this performance oil pump pickup made of?
The screen is galvanized steel. This pickup tube and screen is graded as a performance part and is made in the United States.
How is this Melling pickup tube and screen mounted?
It has a flanged end with 2 flange mount holes on a straight tube. The gasket or seal comes with it, but the mounting bolts are not included.
