Oil pickup tube

[adventurenali92]

Hey fellas, I’ve searched around and can’t seem to find an answer, could someone show me the proper part number for an oil pickup tube and screen for a 2006
GMC Yukon XL with an LQ4 6.0?
I need this but can’t find the right application:

 

[wjburken]

Hey fellas, I’ve searched around and can’t seem to find an answer, could someone show me the proper part number for an oil pickup tube and screen for a 2006
GMC Yukon XL with an LQ4 6.0?
I need this but can’t find the right application:

Is this what you're looking for?

1999-2009 GM Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube 12563961 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1999-2009 GM part # 12563961 - Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube

www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

[adventurenali92]

Is this what you're looking for?

1999-2009 GM Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube 12563961 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1999-2009 GM part # 12563961 - Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube

www.gmpartsdirect.com

Yes. But that page is the one I was looking at for part numbers and it doesn’t say down in the compatibility section that it’ll work on my 2006 Yukon’s 6.0. That’s why I was confused.

 

[wjburken]

Yes. But that page is the one I was looking at for part numbers and it doesn’t say down in the compatibility section that it’ll work on my 2006 Yukon’s 6.0. That’s why I was confused.

It’s listed.

 

[Rocket Man]

Here’s the RA page for yours but the GM one isn’t listed. However if you look at the Melling one, it lists 12563961 as an alternative part number.

2006 GMC YUKON 6.0L V8 Oil Pump Pickup Tube / Screen | Shop Now at RockAuto

Engine Parts and More for Your 2006 GMC YUKON at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

The GM Parts Direct site does list your truck under compatibility for the 12563961 also.

1999-2009 GM Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube 12563961 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1999-2009 GM part # 12563961 - Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube

www.gmpartsdirect.com

 

[adventurenali92]

It’s listed.
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I didn’t open up the rest of the compatibility list. Lol. My bad! Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[adventurenali92]

Here’s the RA page for yours but the GM one isn’t listed. However if you look at the Melling one, it lists 12563961 as an alternative part number.

2006 GMC YUKON 6.0L V8 Oil Pump Pickup Tube / Screen | Shop Now at RockAuto

Engine Parts and More for Your 2006 GMC YUKON at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

The GM Parts Direct site does list your truck under compatibility for the 12563961 also.

1999-2009 GM Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube 12563961 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1999-2009 GM part # 12563961 - Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube

www.gmpartsdirect.com

I saw the rock auto listings and wasn’t sure which one to click on. Interestingly enough yesterday I did see the GM one but wasn’t sure it was right. Thanks for the heads up! I was thinking to order the melling one. Is that a good choice?

 

[Rocket Man]

I saw the rock auto listings and wasn’t sure which one to click on. Interestingly enough yesterday I did see the GM one but wasn’t sure it was right. Thanks for the heads up! I was thinking to order the melling one. Is that a good choice?

Melling is great quality. Their oil pumps are the go-to most of us buy.

 

[adventurenali92]

Melling is great quality. Their oil pumps are the go-to most of us buy.

That’s what I thought! Cool
Cool! Should I replace the oil pump while this is opened up to get the pickup tube out?

 

[Rocket Man]

That’s what I thought! Cool
Cool! Should I replace the oil pump while this is opened up to get the pickup tube out?

To replace the oil pump you need to pull the front cover and in order to do that you need to pull the harmonic balancer, radiator, etc. If you’re replacing the pickup tube because you’re replacing the o-ring then nothing else besides the pan needs to come off. I take it you’re concentrating on the o-ring and doing the pickup tube while you’re there? If so, I’d stick with that. I doubt your oil pump needs replacing. Here’s a great article that covers the oil pump among other things. Bookmark this site, it’s got great info.

LS1Howto.com

 

[adventurenali92]

To replace the oil pump you need to pull the front cover and in order to do that you need to pull the harmonic balancer, radiator, etc. If you’re replacing the pickup tube because you’re replacing the o-ring then nothing else besides the pan needs to come off. I take it you’re concentrating on the o-ring and doing the pickup tube while you’re there? If so, I’d stick with that. I doubt your oil pump needs replacing. Here’s a great article that covers the oil pump among other things. Bookmark this site, it’s got great info.

LS1Howto.com

Thanks for the link!. I’ll read through it. I think I have a low oil pressure issue becuase the pickup tube is clogged. Would it be smart to just replace the pickup tube and ring since I’ll have it opened up?

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks for the link!. I’ll read through it. I think I have a low oil pressure issue becuase the pickup tube is clogged. Would it be smart to just replace the pickup tube and ring since I’ll have it opened up?

Yes. Do both. It’s usually the o-ring that’s the issue. Make sure it’s tight when you install a new one. There’s 3 different o-rings iirc depending on your pump and year of the engine. There’s instructions on how to determine the right one, I believe Melling’s website has that.

 

[adventurenali92]

Yes. Do both. It’s usually the o-ring that’s the issue. Make sure it’s tight when you install a new one. There’s 3 different o-rings iirc depending on your pump and year of the engine. There’s instructions on how to determine the right one, I believe Melling’s website has that.

Ok thanks mate! I’ll order the tube and the ring and see about installing it. Lol. Not sure if it’s a project I can tackle or not.

 

[Rocket Man]

Ok thanks mate! I’ll order the tube and the ring and see about installing it. Lol. Not sure if it’s a project I can tackle or not.

It’s super important that you use the right o-ring. You should have to lube it up with oil in order to get the tube to seat into the oil pump (but not impossibly tight) or else it will leak and you’ll still have low pressure. The pan is critical on installation too, there’s a certain procedure that must be followed, exact torques, dab of RTV in 4 locations etc.

 

[adventurenali92]

It’s super important that you use the right o-ring. You should have to lube it up with oil in order to get the tube to seat into the oil pump (but not impossibly tight) or else it will leak and you’ll still have low pressure. The pan is critical on installation too, there’s a certain procedure that must be followed, exact torques, dab of RTV in 4 locations etc.

Yeah I went through the shop not installing the pan correctly like 3 times and still having leakage after spending the money for their labor to do it. I was NOT HAPPY! Lol. Anyways that’s the shop that’s now dead. So I have a connection with another local shop. He’s gonna call me tomorrow when he’s into get me a price on putting that in for me. I don’t think I have the skills or the tools necessary to do the job on my own. he wants to “ run diagnostics and see what the problem is”.... Ive already done that. Lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

It’s super important that you use the right o-ring. You should have to lube it up with oil in order to get the tube to seat into the oil pump (but not impossibly tight) or else it will leak and you’ll still have low pressure. The pan is critical on installation too, there’s a certain procedure that must be followed, exact torques, dab of RTV in 4 locations etc.

Isn't the front axle in the way of dropping the oil pan?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yeah I went through the shop not installing the pan correctly like 3 times and still having leakage after spending the money for their labor to do it. I was NOT HAPPY! Lol. Anyways that’s the shop that’s now dead. So I have a connection with another local shop. He’s gonna call me tomorrow when he’s into get me a price on putting that in for me. I don’t think I have the skills or the tools necessary to do the job on my own. he wants to “ run diagnostics and see what the problem is”.... Ive already done that. Lol

How low is the oil pressure--hot/cold?

 

[Rocket Man]

Isn't the front axle in the way of dropping the oil pan?

Yes but all you need to do is remove the 4 bolts that mount it to the frame and let it droop. Might have to pry down a tad.

 

[adventurenali92]

This was at about the half way mark warming up. I couldn’t find the right menu that showed me the psi when it was fully cold.

 

[adventurenali92]

And this was at operating temp.