FMBP M29500 Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bracket

Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bracket

Melling M29500 is a lightweight aluminum engine oil pump pickup tube support bracket for performance oil pump screen applications. It adds support to the pickup tube/screen assembly during high-load engine operation and is made in the USA.

Compatible with a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Hummer, Saab, Isuzu, and Avanti applications, this bracket is used where added pickup tube stability is needed. Fits 1997-2018 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A; Fits 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A; Fits 2000-2014 GMC Yukon, N/A.

Key Features

• Lightweight aluminum construction for a compact support component.
• Bolts on to provide added support for the oil pump screen assembly.
• Made in the USA.
• Part number M29500 for easy identification.
• Designed for performance oil pump screen applications.

Detailed Description

The Melling Performance M29500 engine oil pump pickup tube bracket is intended for applications that need extra support at the pickup tube and screen assembly during demanding engine use. Melling notes that a properly installed pickup tube and screen should be part of every oil pump installation, and this bracket adds support for high-performance bolt-on oil pump screen setups. The aluminum construction keeps the part lightweight while helping hold the pickup screen assembly in place under extreme operating conditions. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle coverage includes many Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Chevrolet Corvette applications, along with Cadillac CTS, Escalade, and other GM platforms. If you are sourcing M29500 for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, or Chevrolet Camaro application, verify the pickup tube flange style before installation because some listed vehicles do not fit pickup tubes with two bolt hole flanges.

What It Is Used For

• Reducing pickup tube movement during high-performance engine operation.
• Supporting the oil pump screen assembly under load.
• Addressing instability in bolt-on oil pump screen setups.
• Replacing a worn or missing pickup tube support bracket.
• Improving retention where the pickup tube needs additional bracing.

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm pickup tube flange style before ordering, since some applications listed for M29500 do not fit pickup tubes with two bolt hole flanges. Follow proper oil pump installation procedures and verify the pickup tube and screen are correctly positioned before final assembly. The part number M29500 should be matched to the exact engine application and pickup tube design.

Quality Assurance

Melling manufactures this bracket in the USA and positions it as a performance support component for oil pump screen assemblies. The M29500 part number is used for identification across the listed applications.