Genuine Mazda Engine Oil Pickup Pipe / Strainer – 2.0 • LFE2-14-240A

Genuine Mazda Engine Oil Pickup Pipe / Strainer – 2.0

Replacement Genuine Mazda engine oil pickup pipe and strainer assembly for Mazda MX-5 Mk3, Mk3.5 and Mk3.75 NC models fitted with the 2.0-litre LF-VE petrol engine.

The oil pickup is installed inside the engine sump and draws engine oil from the bottom of the sump into the oil pump. Its integral mesh strainer helps prevent larger debris and foreign material from entering the pump and circulating through the engine lubrication system.

A clean, securely mounted and correctly sealed pickup assembly is essential for maintaining an uninterrupted oil supply. Damage, blockage or air ingress at the pickup connection can restrict oil flow and may contribute to low oil pressure or serious internal engine damage.

The pickup pipe is supplied with its strainer element incorporated into the assembly. One oil pickup is fitted per applicable engine.

Important fitment restriction: This component is for the 2.0-litre LF-VE MX-5 NC engine. It is not listed here for the 1.8-litre L8 engine.

• Part type: Engine oil pickup pipe and strainer
• Common names: Oil pickup / oil suction pipe / oil-pump pickup / oil strainer
• Mazda catalogue description: Strainer, Oil
• System: Engine lubrication system
• Installation area: Inside the engine sump
• Installation position: Between the sump oil supply and oil-pump inlet
• Function: Draws engine oil from the sump and screens larger debris before it reaches the oil pump
• Engine application: 2.0-litre LF-VE petrol engine
• Quantity fitted per engine: 1
• Quantity supplied: 1 oil pickup and strainer assembly
• Strainer screen included: Yes, incorporated into the assembly
• Pickup sealing O-ring included: No, unless specifically shown or stated
• Oil pump included: No
• Engine sump included: No
• Sump sealant included: No
• Engine oil included: No
• Brand: Genuine Mazda
• Part No.: LFE2-14-240A
• MX-5 fitment: Mk3, Mk3.5 and Mk3.75 NC 2.0

Typical reasons for replacement:

• Pickup pipe cracked, bent or physically damaged
• Strainer mesh blocked with sludge, sealant or metallic debris
• Strainer screen damaged or separating from the pickup body
• Pickup mounting flange or connection damaged
• Engine sump damaged and contacting the pickup
• Oil pump or lower engine being rebuilt
• Original pickup contaminated following internal engine failure
• Low oil-pressure investigation requiring replacement of damaged components

Quantity advice: One oil pickup and strainer assembly is fitted per applicable engine. This listing supplies one complete pickup assembly.

Fitment advice: Confirm that the vehicle is fitted with the 2.0-litre LF-VE engine. The MX-5 NC was also produced with a 1.8-litre engine, which uses application-specific lubrication-system components.

Replacement advice: Renew the associated pickup-pipe sealing O-ring whenever the pickup is removed. A compressed or damaged seal may allow air to enter the oil-pump suction connection.

Strainer inspection: Examine the removed pickup for sludge, silicone sealant, bearing material or metallic debris. Contamination can indicate a wider lubrication or internal engine problem that must be investigated before reassembly.

Sump inspection: Check the engine sump for impact damage or distortion. A dented sump can reduce the clearance around the pickup opening and restrict oil flow.

Oil-pump inspection: Where low oil pressure prompted dismantling, inspect the oil pump, pressure-regulating components, bearing clearances and lubrication passages as appropriate. A replacement pickup alone will not correct a worn oil pump or damaged engine bearings.

Cleaning advice: Keep the pickup and exposed oil passages completely clean during installation. Do not allow old sealant, gasket material, dirt or cleaning debris to enter the assembly.

Installation advice: Fit a new applicable sealing O-ring, position the pickup correctly and start all mounting fasteners by hand. Tighten the fasteners using the applicable Mazda workshop procedure.

Sump-sealing advice: Clean and reseal the engine sump using the correct Mazda procedure and approved sealant. Avoid applying excessive sealant, as surplus material can detach and block the pickup strainer.

Lubrication-system advice: Refill the engine with the specified oil and fit a new oil filter after installation. Prime the lubrication system where required and confirm normal oil pressure before placing the engine under load.

Other items to inspect: Check the pickup sealing O-ring, oil pump, sump, sump baffles, oil-pressure switch, oil filter and any accessible lower-engine bearings or oil passages while the sump is removed.

Useful tools / consumables: Socket set, calibrated torque wrench, oil drain container, plastic sealant-removal tools, suitable parts cleaner, new pickup O-ring, approved sump sealant, replacement oil filter and the specified engine oil.

Difficulty guide: DIY Difficulty: Advanced. Replacement requires removal and correct resealing of the engine sump, careful handling of the lubrication-system components and confirmation of oil pressure after reassembly.

Why Genuine Mazda? Genuine Mazda oil pickup assemblies match the original sump depth, oil-pump connection, mounting points and strainer arrangement. Correct positioning and sealing are essential for maintaining a reliable supply of oil to the engine.

What’s in the box: One Genuine Mazda engine oil pickup pipe and integral strainer assembly, part number LFE2-14-240A.

Installation notes: Drain the engine oil and remove the sump according to the applicable Mazda workshop procedure. Remove the original pickup and inspect the sump, oil pump and lubrication system for contamination or damage. Clean the mounting area thoroughly, install a new applicable sealing O-ring and fit the replacement pickup without introducing debris. Reseal and refit the sump, renew the oil filter, refill with the specified engine oil and confirm normal oil pressure before road use.