leekeefy
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i've had to replace the oil pump on my xe,i've took everything off and the pump is free but there seems to be something still holding on!!!
the pump itself can be moved around but seems to be catching around the oil seal area,i've removed the oil seal but still no joy
ideas anyone????
Lee
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DAZ1985
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have you taken the sump off?
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leekeefy
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yes everything is off,it feels like it should just slide off!!
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DAZ1985
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it does
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leekeefy
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not this one kid!!!
cant understand it!
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DAZ1985
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Tap it gently with a nylon hammer whilst pulling
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leekeefy
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will do tomorrow now,i'll update soon!
thanks daz
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leekeefy
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tried that now,i cant remove,its definately snagging on something!!!
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DAZ1985
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is the key way clean? does it look straight?
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leekeefy
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yes,i cant see y it wont come off,is there anything that can get caught behind it?
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DAZ1985
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sealant?
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leekeefy
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no the actual housing is loose,its not stuck to the block,it feels like theres a curclip or something!
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DAZ1985
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dont think theirs a circlip tbh
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leekeefy
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i'm gonna get vicious with it tomorrow
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DAZ1985
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Good mad 
Good luck
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lee mitchell
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infront of the oil pump is a piece of metal hula hoop shaped. its most likely hitting that if u aint taken that off yet
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jr
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techincal there lee
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SportBoy
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ive asked for stranger things down the phone to a parts salesman
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Ben ev
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quote: Originally posted by SportyBoy
ive asked for stranger things down the phone to a parts salesman
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leekeefy
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let it have it today with the lump hammer!!!!!
fixed
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lee mitchell
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what was stopping it it in the end?
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leekeefy
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the "hula hoop"!
it was seized on,heat and agggresion prevailed 
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metterz123
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quote: Originally posted by SportBoy
ive asked for stranger things down the phone to a parts salesman
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