Hi does anyone know if the oil pump can be fitted without taking the engine out?

 

Can it be changed by removing the sump leaving the engine in position?

 

Thanks Dan

You're going to have to drop the lower crossmember in order to get the clearance to get the pan around the pickup. Also you will have to remove some brackets on the engine. I could be wrong but I know it's not as simple as unbolting it because the crossmember and steering rack run directly under the pan.your going to have to use a crossmember to hold the engine up too

As Ted said yes can be done in the car with the sump lowered, of course full cam belt strip and of course the lower cam belt sprocket needs to be removed, this usually involves drilling down the key way and replacing with a new item lucky they are not too dear, by chance have access to a brand new genuine oil pump still boxed if your have not bought one yet with big saving on new price.

 

Jeff TT

Is there any tell tale signs of the oil pump on its way out? Oil pressure is strong with no signs of loosing pressure and no knocking.

 

I'm hoping it's not the pump.

Jeff will know but it may be the oil pick-up screen is getting clogged

Cheers ted

what exactly is the issue Dan ?