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General => The garage => Topic started by: dubslug on 24 April 2004, 08:47

Title: oil pump
Post by: dubslug on 24 April 2004, 08:47

how easy is it to replace the pump?? is it in the sump?? if so is it just a case of um bolting it and putting new one in??

Title: Re:oil pump
Post by: richandhazel on 24 April 2004, 10:12

Hi Rik,
You need to drop the sump and then its simply a case of unbolting.

Title: Re:oil pump
Post by: dubslug on 24 April 2004, 16:44

thanks rich, is it a normal socket or will i need a splined tool??

Title: Re:oil pump
Post by: richandhazel on 24 April 2004, 19:46

Normal tools.........10mm socket for the sump bolts and 13mm for the oil pump, if memory serves me correct.

Title: Re:oil pump
Post by: golfvr6 on 24 April 2004, 20:05

You will need a long extension bar to get the sump bolts on the gearbox end.

Title: Re:oil pump
Post by: richandhazel on 24 April 2004, 20:12

Oh yes........they can be a little awkward, well remembered '6 ;)