Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the following for the excessive wear or damage:
- The oil pump outer gear
- The oil pump inner gear
- The oil pump cover
- The oil pump body
- Measure the radial clearance between the oil pump outer gear and the oil pump body using a feeler gage.
Replace the oil pump outer gear and/or oil pump if the clearance exceeds 0.325 mm (0.01280 in).
- Measure the side clearance between the oil pump gears and a straightedge using a feeler gage.
Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.16 mm (0.0062 in).
- Measure the tip clearance between the oil pump gear tips using a feeler gage.
Replace the gears if the clearance exceeds 0.35 mm (0.0138 in).