oil pump replacement

[Persistent One]

can i replace my oil pump with the engine still in? if so how?

[rhandwor]

Normally you have to pull the bolt in the motor mounts and raise the motor about 4 inches. Put a 4x4 blocks under the mounts. Watch close as you are picking up the engine you don't break anything. Loosen transmission mount bolt also.

[wafrederick]

The answer is no and the book says to pull the engine.

[Hmmm!]

Actually, yes you can! Have done it but you have to pull the distributor because it will bend before you get the engine high enough.

[mechhound]

Originally Posted by Persistent One

can i replace my oil pump with the engine still in? if so how?

Buy a Haynes repair manual and follow the step by step instructions.

What is the problem that makes you think the oil pump needs replaced?

[Davescort97]

He probably has low oil pressure. Probably the bearings.

[Hmmm!]

Davescort97: It could be any number of things actually, up to and including simply having sludge in the bottom of the oil pan...been there on that one myself.