Installing a BSEK and oil pump valve cover wont come off

[dadnkid]

Im installing an BSEK and the oil valve cover will not come off. The motor is still in car, I'm leaving the front in and removing the rear. I left the water pump and oil pan installed as i figure they're not in the way of pulling the cover off. Now, the cover does move about an 1/2 inch but no more, like the shafts are getting caught on something. I also pull the cover as far as I can and try to turn the rear shaft but it's it doesnt move as easy with no pressure so that tell me that the shaft is the reason why its not coming out... I'm guessing. Do I have to pull the oil pan or water pump or do I need to just pull the hell out of it?? Thanks for any help

 

[linen88]

The oil pump is hooked to the pickup tube so the pan has to come off so you can take the two 12mm bolts out n it should slide right out.

 

[dadnkid]

Dang... I was hoping I didnt have to remove the oil pan since I wasnt removing the bearings. Thanks for the help

the oil is off and oil pump cover is off. now the screw is stuck and the phillips head is starting to round out

 

[linen88]

What screw? Any pics?

Try smacking the end of the screwdriver lightly depending on what its on they usually comes free after a few smacks

 

[dadnkid]

Its the screw on the oil pump. Why they added a screw is beyond me. Used a impact wrench to remove and all is good. Since engine is still in car, I left fwd shaft in and removed rear. Now I'm working on the timing belt and that's a whole different beast.