Hi fellas. I recently got myself a 404 Automatique and we had issues with the fuel pump, my mechanic then gave me his used one which was good for about a week or so. I'm in the process of replacing it but when my mechanic came over yesterday, he advised that I would have non-stop problems with petrol pumps because to his surprise, there's no oil between the petrol pump and the engine block where the pump attaches....the pin from the block that presses against the pump is nice and moist, so there is oil in the engine but he says there should be a little bit more oil coming out of the engine to surround the pump area so that the pump and its components are nicely lubricated otherwise the pump will have a shorter lifespan. He also mentioned that's another reason there's a gasket between the pump and the block, to prevent this oil from leaking. He warned that he needs to strip the block to investigate this issue before I waste money on a new pump that won't last long. Oil circulation seems to be fine though across the engine......when we first started the car, we did so with the tappet cover removed, oil reaches the tappet area like it should. What do you guys think? Do we have reason to strip the block or should I just fit a new petrol pump and hit the road? Thanx in advance