Not much progress the last couple days. Didn't recall that there was a gasket between the oil pickup and the pump. Pickup was warped so I flat sanded it on a glass block I use for surfacing and it looks perfect.
Real OEM shows a gasket (#7)
So I guess if the dealer doesn't have it I will make one.
Also, the pump gear pic, it's a bit fuzzy, but you see the teeth are nice and wide shouldered, no wear at all
And a pic of how the pump just gleams sitting on the block. Shot shows front cover and damper installed
By the way, do I HAVE to use the lighter damper that came with the 325 shortblock or can I go with the nicer heavier e34 dampener?