September 29, 200520 yr I have an oil leak from the area close to the oil pump. I attempted to remove it but after removing all the bolts the pump will not come out. It looks like someone may have epoxyed the oil pump body holder into the block. There is also an allen set screw next to the pressure switch that is not explained in my manual. Does anyone here have a suggestion. Thanks for all the other help I've received from this site
September 29, 200520 yr Hmm, that's a bit of a predicament... Can you twist the pump back and forth, or does it not budge at all? Maybe try GENTLY tapping it with a rubber mallet and see if it loosens up.
September 29, 200520 yr be carefull these pump can spilt, if worst comes to worst you might try partially splitting the block arround the oil pump.
September 29, 200520 yr Author I was careful and the oil pump body holder split anyway. It looked as if it had been shellaced in. I was looking at the pieces and the bolt holes in the pump looked like they could be tapped for larger bolts which then could be used as a puller like some GM auto tran pumps are. It's too late for this pump but I will use it if necessary. Luckily my donor car came through like a champ with a pump with a lot less wear on it.
September 30, 200520 yr Hey Salty This is Jerry, i have a EA71 oil pump cheap let me know if you need it. Thanks Jerry
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