Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 The oil pump is externally mounted on the
rear facing side of the crankcase.
2 Using a strap wrench or similar, unscrew and remove the oil filter cartridge and discard it.
3 Unscrew the three mounting bolts and withdraw the oil pump from the engine (see illustration).
10.3 Removing the oil pump
4 Clean away the old gasket.
Refitting
5 If a new pump is being fitted. it should be
primed with engine oil before installation. Do
this by turning its shaft while filling it with
clean engine oil.
6 Locate a new gasket on the pump mounting flange, insert the pump shaft and bolt the pump into position.
7 Grease the rubber sealing ring of a new filter and screw it into position on the pump, using hand pressure only, not the removal tool.
8 Top-up the engine oil to replenish any lost during the operations.
See also:
Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
SOHC models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Partially drain the cooling system.
3 Remove the air cleaner.
4 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the
automatic choke (where applica ...
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be
used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead and
drain the engine oil (see Chapter 1).
2 Refer to Chapter 5, Part A and remove th ...
Exhaust system check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
With the vehicle raised on a hoist or
supported on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”), check the exhaust system
for signs of leaks, corrosion or damage and
check the rubber mountings ...
