Oil pump removal--drain oil?

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kleinkid
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Oil pump removal--drain oil?

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Hayne's manual says to drain the oil from the crankcase before removing the oil pump. Is this necessary? This coming weekend I will be replacing my leaking water pump and a list of other parts while I am in there. Including checking the oil pump backing plate fasteners and replacing its o-ring. Don't want to drain the oil, unless it will make a big mess when removing the oil pump, because I will have the oil changed when the job is complete. Searched oil pump removal and got lots of good info, but nothing said about draining the oil.
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Post by mikec »

No need... You'll get some pour out, but most of it will be in the pan below the level of the pump.
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Post by 206er »

why not just drain the oil and do the change as part of the procedure?
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Post by kleinkid »

I used to change my oil at home, but it got to be a hassle to get rid of the used oil.
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