{"product_id":"performance-oil-pump-timing-chain-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l","title":"Performance Oil Pump Timing Chain \u0026 Water Pump Kit for Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2000-2002) 6.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Volume Performance Oil Pump, Timing Chain \u0026amp; Water Pump Kit for 2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (GMT800)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Oil Pump, Timing Chain \u0026amp; Water Pump Kit refreshes and reinforces the critical front-drive lubrication, timing, and cooling assemblies on the 2000-2002 Suburban 2500 to restore oil pressure stability and ensure precise valvetrain synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Front-Drive Weaknesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory \u003cstrong\u003eGMT800\u003c\/strong\u003e trucks running the high-displacement \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6000 (LQ4)\u003c\/strong\u003e engine are notorious for oil pressure drop-off at elevated mileage due to stuck pressure relief valves and internal housing cavitation within the cast OEM oil pump. Furthermore, prolonged heavy towing cycles subject the single-roller factory timing chain to torsional harmonic stretch, inducing cam-timing retard and erratic spark timing. Concurrently, factory water pump mechanical impeller seals and bearings degrade from sustained heat cycles, risking coolant contamination and catastrophic thermal runaway under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis master service kit addresses multiple mechanical weak points by bundling precision-machined, heavy-duty replacement hardware. The high-performance gerotor oil pump features tighter gear-to-cover clearances to eliminate bypass leakage, maintaining stable hydrodynamic oil film over crank journals under extreme load. The timing assembly integrates heat-treated, induction-hardened sprockets paired with a pre-stretched, high-tensile timing chain to virtually eliminate mechanical backlash and cam drift. Complementing the bottom-end overhaul, the upgraded water pump incorporates an efficient cast impeller and heavy-duty unitized shaft bearings to optimize coolant flow through the block, sealed via premium timing cover gaskets and multi-lip elastomer O-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Oil Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Timing Chain Kit (chain and sprockets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Timing Cover Gasket Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssorted seals and O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6000 LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eGMT800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e300 hp \/ 360 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Base \/ LS \/ LT (6.0L V8 OHV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Base \/ LS \/ LT (6.0L V8 OHV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Base \/ LS \/ LT (6.0L V8 OHV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the GMT800 Suburban 2500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6000 LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. Confirm you have the 6.0L V8 OHV configuration, as it does not fit 8.1L big-block models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to prime the oil pump before initial engine start-up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the oil pump cavity must be hand-packed with clean assembly lube or pre-primed with engine oil to ensure instant suction and prevent dry-start scuffing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle severe-duty commercial hauling and heavy trailer tongue weights, this complete front-drive kit ensures your three-quarter-ton GM platform maintains optimal oil pressure and cooling system reliability across hundreds of thousands of miles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545419940088,"sku":"DS-ESKWMLUM1","price":194.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-oil-pump-timing-chain-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l-1.jpg?v=1790723682","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-oil-pump-timing-chain-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}