Sean Garrett wrote:
>
> I am doing a total rebuild, So Ill try to remove some front case bolts, a
> little light tapping, and follow up with prying. If this does not work can I
> just split the case and remove it from whatever side it sticks too?
> Sean
>
> >From: "Tom Young" <tomyoung1@home.com>
> >To: "Sean Garrett" <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
> >CC: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >Subject: Re:
> >Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:34:13 -0800
> >
> >The oil pump's a real tight interference fit and sure as heck SHOULDN'T be
> >tacked in there with Permatex, except for a small amount on the paper
> >gasket.  If you're doing a complete rebuild of the engine, including
> >splitting the case, then make sure the surrounding "through"
> >bolts/studs/nuts are removed, or even wait to remove the pump until you've
> >basically got the case split.  If you are just trying to get the pump out
> >without splitting the case, then the "pry" method will work, but you've got
> >to be patient.  Because the pump is such a tight fit, don't expect to see a
> >big movement of the pump as you pry each side.  I removed a couple of pumps
> >from engines I was rebuilding last year and, as I recall, it probably took
> >7-10 minutes to remove each pump; I'd pry on one side, pry on the other,
> >back and forth, back and forth, and slowly, slowly, the pump moved out.
> >It's hard to tell you in words how much pressure to use.  I was using a
> >small pry bar, maybe 9"-10" long, and I'd guess I was putting around 10
> >lbs.
> >of pressure on the pry bar.  Use moderate pressure and work back and forth
> >for a minute or two; if nothing's happening, use a little more pressure.
> >
> >From: "Sean Garrett" <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 8:52 AM
> >
> >
> > > I tried to remove my oil pump and was unsuccessful. After removing all 4
> > > bolts I pried lightly on the 2 opposing tabs that stick out. It seems
> >that
> > > its really tacked on there good (with some permatex I bet). How mush
> > > pressure should I put it under and are there any other methods I could
> >use?
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> >Tom Young                  tomyoung1@home.com
> >Lafayette, CA 94549    '81 Vanagon
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> >
> >
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Sean,

Isn't there a specific puller for this job? The oil pump is a type 1/2/3
style and they use a special puller.

Regards, John