Yeah, I just installed the oversize pump to prolong the inevitable engine
replacement.

On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> You don't need to remove the rear exhaust pipe to replace the oil pump. I
> hope you didn’t do that just to service the pump. Also, rarely do these
> pumps actually go bad. If replacing to solve a low oil pressure issue at
> least go to the oversize pup to try to help with that problem. Even with
> that most likely the problem is something is worn such as the engine case
> itself or there is stuff clogging the pump inlet screen.
>
> Dennis
>
>
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> Subject: Oil pump day..
>
> And I already hit a snag..
>
> While removing the rear exhaust pieces, the top left side bolt sheared.
> There is about 3mm of bolt sticking out. Enough to get some vice grips on.
> I've deep creeped it to death. Before I go about extraction, is there an
> easier way?
>
> What bolt should I use to replace it?
>