oil pump drive shaft gasket replacement

[GPdriver1986]

I bought a GM oil pump drive shaft gasket and now I'm ready to replace the o-ring. I have a few questions?

 

1)What should be done if the whole shaft does not come out?

2)If the whole shaft comes out can it split into 2 pieces?

3)Should I remove the fuel lines?

[Slade901]

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[GPdriver1986]

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[GnatGoSplat]

1. You have to get it out, and it shouldn't be that difficult. Try a pry bar if it's stubborn. If the metal rod in the end of the shaft stays in the block, you can retrieve it with a magnet.

2. Yes, the metal rod can come out the end of the oil pump drive. It just slips in and out, so no biggie if it comes out.

3. I don't remember removing the fuel lines, but if you think it would give you more room, it wouldn't hurt to do it.

[GPdriver1986]

Should I bother taking out the other half if it stays inside or can I just leave it?

[per0781]

i pulled mine out tonight and gonna buy the gasket tomorrow

[GnatGoSplat]

Should I bother taking out the other half if it stays inside or can I just leave it?

 

If it doesn't lean over and you can push the oil pump drive in completely, then I wouldn't bother removing it. I don't remember if it has enough play in it to lean over or not (been too many years). Either way, it's easy, I'm sure you won't have a problem.