oil pump check ball
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Road Warrior
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oil pump check ball
ok i bought a new oil pump check ball and spring, figured if i was going to check mine id replace it. well im having a hell of a time getting the screw out, in fact i haven't been able to. is there a special tool for this.
Road Warrior
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: oil pump check ball
1 large screwdriver and a hammer.
Make sure the screwdriver is a fairly tight fit in the slot and "MODERATELY TAP" it with the hammer while putting both downward force and twisting force on the screwdriver. It should pop loose within 4-5 strikes.
If you use heat be prepared to replace the O-ring.
Hope this helps.
Make sure the screwdriver is a fairly tight fit in the slot and "MODERATELY TAP" it with the hammer while putting both downward force and twisting force on the screwdriver. It should pop loose within 4-5 strikes.
If you use heat be prepared to replace the O-ring.
Hope this helps.
Road Master
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: oil pump check ball
impact driver, you will have to take oil line fitting off that is above it. Read this if you haven't allready
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Road Warrior
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RE: oil pump check ball
i don't want to have to remove it and im worried if i do to much tapping on it something will get screwed up or worse, leak. i thought if there were a socket with a flat blade recessed inside, that way it would fit tight over the screw head and hold it in place.
Road Warrior
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: oil pump check ball
I have not heard of such a tool, maybe ask at the dealer, one of the mechanics may break it loose for you and then you could head home and use a regular screwdriver?
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RE: oil pump check ball
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ok i bought a new oil pump check ball and spring, figured if i was going to check mine id replace it. well im having a hell of a time getting the screw out, in fact i haven't been able to. is there a special tool for this.
ok i bought a new oil pump check ball and spring, figured if i was going to check mine id replace it. well im having a hell of a time getting the screw out, in fact i haven't been able to. is there a special tool for this.