Removing oil pump sprocket.

[seth98es]

I am doing the BS elimination and need to get teh oil pump sprocket off. I am going to do the "free" BS removal method. I tried loosening the sprocket while the belt was still on the car but it wouldnt budge. So I took the belt off and removed the oil pump cover. Like the retard I am, I cut the rear shaft before removing the oil pump sprocket! I have tried everything I can think of to get the sprocket off, but am not having any luck. I didnt know about sticking a screwdriver in the block to block the rear shaft untill now when the shaft is out of the car haha!

Anybody have any sugestions for me?

 

[oldman]

Only way I can think of is to put the belt back on.

 

[seth98es]

It isnt reverse threaded is it?

 

[oldman]

It isnt reverse threaded is it?

Nope.

 

[seth98es]

Alright, finally got it off! Used a set of channel locks and a rag along with a long breaker bar. But I think the bolt that holds the gear onto the rear balance shaft had more torque on it then the oil pump sprocket, jeez!

 

[Jebus[tuning]]

Alright, finally got it off! Used a set of channel locks and a rag along with a long breaker bar. But I think the bolt that holds the gear onto the rear balance shaft had more torque on it then the oil pump sprocket, jeez!

I remember trying to tighten that sprocket during my rebuild. Good job man.

 

[seth98es]

Ok got the pump assembly back together, put a new seal on the oil pump sprocket and that side is taken care of. I got the entire lower timing belt gasket kit so I have the crank seal and front balane shaft gear seal.

I am having problems removing the crank seal, it is being stubborn. Is it just me or is there more to this seal then just rubber? Seems like there is a metal ring below the rubber? Anyone have any tips to remove?

[Edit]
Ok got that seal out, not as hard as I thought

Next got the front balance shaft out enough to slide the new bearing onto it and started to push it back and it got stuck, I guess I need to tap it slightly into place. But I have to go to work

 

[SynHaven]

sorry to thread jack, and to revive a old thread but i have a similar problem.... i got the oil pump sprocket bolt off, but the sprocket it self wont come off... do i just pry it off??? i really wanna replace the seal... the front case is install on the block, but its on a stand not in the car... ### help... thanks

 

[19Eclipse90]

It should just pry off. If it is stubborn, take a rubber mallet or block of wood and knock it a few times to try and loosen it up.