Melling M178
Engine oil pump for selected Honda 1.5 / 1.6 SOHC engines, standard pressure design.
Melling M178 is an engine oil pump for selected Honda four-cylinder SOHC engines. It maintains engine oil circulation, so during overhaul or low oil pressure diagnosis the part number, engine type and pump shape should be compared with the removed component.
Application / fitment
Confirmed applications include selected Honda models with 1.5 / 1493 and 1.6 / 1588 SOHC engines from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Before installation, verify engine type, model year, mounting layout and compatibility with M-178.
- part type: engine oil pump
- position: front internal engine area, depending on engine design
- selected applications: Honda Civic 1988-1995 1.5 / 1493 SOHC and 1.6 / 1588 SOHC; Honda CRX 1988-1991 1.5 / 1493 SOHC and 1.6 / 1588 SOHC; Honda Civic del Sol 1993-1995 1.5 / 1493 SOHC and 1.6 / 1588 SOHC
- operating type: standard pressure and standard volume for the listed applications
During replacement, inspect the pickup, oil passages, sealing surfaces and pressure regulating valve, then prime the lubrication system according to the engine procedure.
Technical information
- part type: engine oil pump
- interchange number: Melling M-178
- catalog dimensions: height 6.05" / 153.67 mm, width 9.25" / 234.95 mm, mounting hole diameter 0.25" / 6.35 mm
- engine use: Honda 1.5 / 1493 and 1.6 / 1588 SOHC
- sale unit: 1 piece