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:
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the CFI unit as described in Section 8.
2 Remove the four screws securing the
regulator housing to the CFI unit, then carefully
lift off the housing and recover the ball, cup,
la ...
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 With the engine removed from the vehicle,
remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket
and thrustwasher.
2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If
no work is to ...
Engine coolant renewal (Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years)
Caution: Before proceeding,
note the precautions given in
Chapter 3, Section 1.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 It is preferable to drain the cooling system
with the engine cold. If thi ...
