BCBC M29517 Engine Oil Strainer Gasket Set

Engine Oil Strainer Gasket Set

This Melling engine oil strainer gasket set is a standard replacement for LS oil pump screen service. Part number M29517 is made in the USA and provides the replacement O-rings needed when the original seals are damaged or missing during oil pump screen installation.

Compatible with a wide range of LS oil pump applications, this gasket set is used with M295, M295HV, M355, M365, 10295, 10296, and 10355 oil pumps. It is a practical service part for maintaining a proper seal at the oil pump screen interface on GM LS-based engines.

Key Features

• Standard replacement gasket set for LS oil pump screen installations
• Made in the USA
• Viton O-rings with round profile
• Replacement seals for damaged or discarded original O-rings
• Fits multiple Melling LS oil pump part numbers

Detailed Description

M29517 is built for oil pump screen service where the protective gaskets and O-rings can be damaged during installation. The set is intended to restore the sealing surfaces needed for LS oil pump screen assembly, helping maintain proper sealing at the pump interface. With Viton O-rings and standard replacement construction, it supports service work on GM LS engine platforms found in applications such as Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Chevrolet Corvette.

This part cross-references GM OE numbers 12557752 and 12563963 for the same application. The M29517 part number is also associated with Melling LS oil pump service parts, making it a direct reference for technicians working on LS oil pump screen repairs.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing damaged oil pump screen O-rings during service
• Restoring a proper seal after screen installation
• Addressing missing or discarded original gaskets
• Supporting LS oil pump maintenance on GM V8 applications
• Correcting sealing issues at the oil pump screen interface

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the oil pump screen assembly before installation and replace any seals that show cuts, flattening, or distortion. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before fitting the new O-rings, and verify that the screen assembly seats correctly to avoid damaging the new gaskets. Confirm the oil pump part number before installation to ensure the gasket set matches the application.

Quality Assurance

Melling identifies this gasket set as a standard replacement part and states that it is made in the USA. The M29517 part number is intended for LS oil pump screen service and is listed for use with multiple Melling oil pump models.