Removal of Oil Pump on V8 Engines 35, 39, and 42 During Overhaul
ENGINE
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OVERHAUL
Oil cooler adapter - refit
1. Thoroughly clean adapter.
2. Lubricate a new sealing ring with engine oil, fit
adapter, ensuring marks previously made line
up, fit and tighten centre screw.
3. Lubricate sealing ring of oil filter with engine oil.
4. Screw filter on to filter head until it seats then
tighten a further half-turn.
OIL PUMP - ENGINE NUMBERS WITHOUT
SUFFIX B
Oil pump - remove
1. Remove sump.
2. Remove distributor.
3. Remove timing cover.
4. Remove oil cooler adapter - if fitted.
5. Remove oil pressure relief valve plug, discard
sealing washer.
6. Withdraw pressure relief valve spring and
valve.
7. Remove oil pressure switch, discard sealing
washer.
8. Remove bolts securing oil pump cover.
9. Remove cover, remove and discard gasket.
10. Withdraw oil pump gears.
