[Shotimes] removing the oil pump

[Ian Fisher]

Once the bolts and timing sprocket are removed, it
needs to be pried off. Carefully so that you don't
gouge anything up. If you don't care about the block,
it's a little easier. Just make sure you don't gouge
up the pump. I use screw drivers to carefully pry it
off of the block but that may not be the agreed upon
method. You may need to use some force but apply it
smoothly. (as opposed to stabbing around the housing)

good luck! :)

Ian


--- van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net> wrote:

> I am tearing down a 3.0L.  The cam covers, belt,
> damper, crank sensor, and
> the crank timing-belt pulley all are off.  I am
> looking at the oil pump and
> have removed 4 bolts that held the oil pump onto the
> block.
> 
> I have very gently tried to pry the oil pump away
> from the block.  It seems 
> stuck toward --- uh, the rear of the engine  ...  or
> right side, to you 
> traditionalists  ...  or on the left, as you look
> straight at the oil pump.
> 
> By any chance, is there a bolt coming from inside
> the block?  Do I need to
> remove the oil pan to get to that?  Or is there
> something else I need to do
> to free up the oil pump?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> VO
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