Oil Pump - Cleaning & Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean all of the oil pump parts in solvent.
- Inspect the pump cover housing for the following conditions:
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Porous or damaged casting
- Damaged threads
- Excessive wear or galling
- Inspect the pressure relief valve for damage. Replace the valve if the valve is damaged.
- Inspect the gerotor for the following conditions:
- Chipping
- Galling
- Excessive wear
- Measure the following parts:
- The gerotor cavity depth.
- The inner gerotor tip clearance.
- The outer gerotor diameter clearance.
- The gear dimensions.
- Replace the pump as an assembly if the housing or gears are worn beyond specifications.