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[tunnie]

Having no clue on how to replace a V6 oil pump, how much easier would it make things having the car up in the air on ramps?

Does it make the job significantly easier? 

[The Red Baron]

i took one out a 2.5v6, but the engine was upside down at the time. im not sure but i think Daz has done one before.
i would imagine it to be a pig of a job from underneath tbh.

[tunnie]

I did drop Daz a PM, not sure if he is still using that new account he registered with, or gone back to the old 

[VXL V6]

Geoff or Pete (V6 Technicians) had a brand new pump in stock a few years ago, not sure if they are still trading or if they have the pump, seem to recall them mentioning that it's an absolute bugger of a job!

[Kevin Wood]

Have you checked the relief valve?

I'm guessing access from the top would be easier. cam belt, tensioners, cam pullies, backplate, crank pulley will have to come off for starters.

Looking at how clean the engine was when the sump was off, I'd be extremely surprised to find a problem with the oil pump itself.

[tunnie]

No i've not had a chance to inspect the valve, its far beyond my skill level to inspect it.

My thoughts were that due to the amount of effort involved, might as well replace the whole lot, saving re-visiting it   

[JamesV6CDX]

If you wanted to leave the old dog with me over a weekend I'd be happy to have a look

[Kevin Wood]

No i've not had a chance to inspect the valve, its far beyond my skill level to inspect it.

My thoughts were that due to the amount of effort involved, might as well replace the whole lot, saving re-visiting it   

That is a bit like saying that you'll change the cylinder head to save having to replace the spark plugs, though.

From 2Woody's comments I would say it's worth a peek at the big end bearings too. That's certainly a "from below" job.

[tunnie]

No i've not had a chance to inspect the valve, its far beyond my skill level to inspect it.

My thoughts were that due to the amount of effort involved, might as well replace the whole lot, saving re-visiting it   

That is a bit like saying that you'll change the cylinder head to save having to replace the spark plugs, though.

From 2Woody's comments I would say it's worth a peek at the big end bearings too. That's certainly a "from below" job.

Not liking the sounds of all this 

[RobG]

Have you checked the relief valve?

I'm guessing access from the top would be easier. cam belt, tensioners, cam pullies, backplate, crank pulley will have to come off for starters.
Looking at how clean the engine was when the sump was off, I'd be extremely surprised to find a problem with the oil pump itself.

Plus sump pan and main casting, pick-up strainer, slacken off alternator and move to clear pump housing then you can access pump bolts

[tunnie]

Have you checked the relief valve?

I'm guessing access from the top would be easier. cam belt, tensioners, cam pullies, backplate, crank pulley will have to come off for starters.
Looking at how clean the engine was when the sump was off, I'd be extremely surprised to find a problem with the oil pump itself.

Plus sump pan and main casting, pick-up strainer, slacken off alternator and move to clear pump housing then you can access pump bolts

Fek me 

[tunnie]

Think I'll try some Fully Synth first 

[Darth Loo-knee]

I have done a few but not changed one because it had failed yet though.
To do the actually job is a pain in the rear, and like Rob has pointed out far more has to be removed that it seems people think.
Daz

[feeutfo]

Stick another lump in it...?

[tunnie]

Stick another lump in it...?

Considering the cost of a new oil pump, the faff involved in replacing. I think I'm just going to deal with it, its only noticeable outside the car.

Just run it until it blows, if it does, secure another 3.2 Elite, replace engine, flog rest, prob break even!

Might stick some thicker oil in as just a test, opening a can of worms, but any thoughts?