Oil Pump Drive Seal Q

[PCGUY112887]

In a 96 3100. Yes I know about this thread

http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16325

 

However I can't decide what engine that is for. Do I HAVE to remove the upper AND lower intake to get to this thing or can I just follow his instructions (which are kind of hard for me to do without pics).

 

Yes I know this is a fairly simple fix however i've never done it before and I don't have the time or money to just start tearing into things and risk messing something up.

 

Thanks.

[19Cutlass94]

Ive looked at mine before (3100) and it just seems like it would be much easier with the upper intake off. (but it works for me since I have replace gaskets and maybe valve seals) But follow those instructions and youll be fine. Its not that hard.

[DaveFromColorado]

 

IIRC you can do it while leaving the lower intake manifold on - but this would be a good chance to replace those gaskets while you're in there.

 

--Dave.

[PCGUY112887]

Is there any problems in just letting this leak for a whial and keeping an eye on the oil level? I rather take the time to tear the top down and replace gaskets and such but latelly getting a warm day on a day off school has been rare.

[Crazy K]

well, it will get worse.... but i would at lest check the oil everytime you get gas to see how much you add.

 

the bonus of a leaking seal... is that it undercoats your car as you drive!

[19Cutlass94]

haha Ive sent atleast 100 bucks in oil since it started leaking. Everytime I check the oil Im a half quart lower than before and thats only in one week. (if that)

 

thats what Im doing, just checking the oil until it gets warm enough out I can fix everything at once.

[Kaline]

I just replaced my oil pump drive seal on Saturday, using the posted directions from this website. IT WORKED GREAT! I learned the reason you unhook the fuel lines is for clearance to get the drive assembly out. The job took me about 1.5 hours, but I work very slow. Good luck!