How hard is this to do with the engine in? I know the sump has some tricky bolts to undo but is there anything else?

 

The oil pressure is to low, I think the cause is bearings but thought I would try this as a long shot. (I know it's not the sender as is has been changed and have an aftermarket gauge)

Cheaper to replace the bearings than the oil pump though, not saying it is your bottom end bearings, but just something to bear in mind.

Cheaper to replace the bearings than the oil pump though, not saying it is your bottom end bearings, but just something to bear in mind.

 

Is that possible with the engine in though?

To get the sump off you will have to drop the front crossmember with the steering ravk attached. All the belts will require removing from the front of the engine, that's cam, alternator and AC belts. The bottom cam sprocket has to be removed which is a ba@@ard and then a couple of bolts and the pump slides off the front of the crankshaft.

To get the sump off you will have to drop the front crossmember with the steering ravk attached. All the belts will require removing from the front of the engine, that's cam, alternator and AC belts. The bottom cam sprocket has to be removed which is a ba@@ard and then a couple of bolts and the pump slides off the front of the crankshaft.

 

Don't forget the oil pickup also needs removing from the pump.... (which is a barstuard job lol)

Is that possible with the engine in though?

 

Yep, no need to remove engine. You drop the sump like you would for oil pump change.