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Offline dubslug

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oil pump
« 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??

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Offline richandhazel

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Re:oil pump
« Reply #1 on: 24 April 2004, 10:12 »
Hi Rik,
You need to drop the sump and then its simply a case of unbolting.

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Re:oil pump
« Reply #2 on: 24 April 2004, 16:44 »
thanks rich, is it a normal socket or will i need a splined tool??

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Re:oil pump
« Reply #3 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.

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« Reply #4 on: 24 April 2004, 20:05 »
You will need a long extension bar to get the sump bolts on the gearbox end.

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Re:oil pump
« Reply #5 on: 24 April 2004, 20:12 »
Oh yes........they can be a little awkward, well remembered '6 ;)