How to remove the oil pump?

[Ross]

After dropping all the bolts to the block and sump to the oil pump, I expected the thing to lever off the front - with gaskets etc probably not too easily!

However I've put some almighty force on and can't get more than 2-3mm away from the block. Do I need to drop the sump and do something from the underside?

I'm starting to think I should just refit and when the crank seal inevitably starts to leak I'll take it to VRS and have them do it. I really need the car back on the road soon

[quattro-nick]

you need to remove the sump for removing your suctiontube of the oilpump,thats the only way

[andy10v]

Oil pick up tube is bolted to the oil pump

From when I had mine apart, you can see the pick up bolted to the oil pump housing on the right hand side



No pick up fitted



Oil pump off







I think you need to drop the subframe to remove the sump.

[Ross]

Thanks guys

[andy10v]

You could also pull the seal out, and drive a new one in leaving everything in situ. I think there is a fancy Audi tool, or drill a hole and pull/pry it out, drill holes and screw self tappers into the seal to pull it off with etc.

You dont want to start to do that unless you are 100% confident you can finish the job though.

[UrS4boy]

Andy10V: At least two of those photos are going to be stolen for use in my oil pump FAQ post (credit to you of course).

[andy10v]

Andy10V: At least two of those photos are going to be stolen for use in my oil pump FAQ post (credit to you of course).

No problem

More if any use

[UrS4boy]

Oil pump, oil temp sender and pressure relief valve info

Andy10V: At least two of those photos are going to be stolen for use in my oil pump FAQ post (credit to you of course).

Thanks Andy for those and the other photos. I've added them to my oil pump, oil temp sender and oil pressure relief valve FAQ post:

http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/93029.phtml

Here is the oil intake manifold rubber cap:



Here is the metal strainer under that cap. Always a good idea if you've dropped the oil pan (sump) to clean out the pan (sump) and the intake pipe cap and strainer.