So, I'm having this problem. After driving my car hard or for a long period of time my oil light cuts on and the bastard dies on me. So i changed the oil, then oil sending unit, come to find out i need an oil pump....
What oil pump can I use, cause I'm having hell finding one? Thanks

 

Ahh...get one for a 94-95 delsol si vtec b16a3

 

You should have no issues finding one, any b series pump will work. It's best to have the vtec version though, as if flows better.

For a direct replacement for your 1st gen, use a 92-93 gsr, or a 94-95 del sol B16 vtec pump

 

you sure its the oil pump? what led you to this conclusion? from the description it sounds like the rod bearings (but I hope not!)

if trash went through your oil pump and destroyed the clearances, it probably did more damage. look for copper colored flakes in the oil. I hope (for your sake) they're not present.

 

I was told that only 96-01 oil pumps where the same. I figured I could use one of the above.

That was one of the first things i did was check my oil, no flakes. But I'm about to purchase a magnetic drain plug, and drop the pan just to make sure. I'll also check if there is play on bearings. Wouldn't there be some knock or something if that was the case?

 

You were told wrong

btw, i have a 1st gen b16 in one of my cars, i know it well. The oil pump you want for a direct replacement would be the two models i already mentioned! Reason being, they did not have the provision for the crank fluctuation sensor that was found on b seires 96+. Yes, you can buy the newer pump, you would need a newer lower timing belt cover too, just to make it fit, but why bother when you can get the proper fitting one from the older model in the 1st place

I worked for Honda for years, i know all about b series oil pumps. They do all fit the the block the same way. Here is a pic of what the outside differences look like



And, "if" you buy the newer pumper, you will have to switch from one timing cover the another also, as shown

 

You my friend are the ****, thanks.

 

LOL, glad to help!!

 

Could also have crap in the pick up, starving the pump of oil. Happens often
As mentioned, could also be worn main bearings

 

I'm praying that's not it my brother.