Plain and simple like the title says. Is there room to remove the oil pump on our trucks without lowering the oil pan? If so, who's done it and what wrench did you use to get in there and loosen the bolt? That is all

 

Yes. Gear wrench adjustable head.

 

You mean the one with the 90 degree head? LoL getting that bolt started is going to be fun I just wanted to confirm as I'm going to be on a tight time schedule and don't want to drop the pan if I don't have to.

 

Don't drop it. The bolt that is.

 

I wouldn't worry even if I did drop it, with the protective windage tray and the fact that everything rolls towards the back of the motor it'd get stuck to the drain plug eventually Once loose I plan on tying fishing line around it, then pull it out. Then I'm going to leave about 4 foot of fishing line on it when installing so everytime I drop it I can pick it up until I get it started

 

Also the bolt is a 10 mm bolt if I remember right, right?

 

Yes, I believe so.

 

its not much more to drop the pan. thats what I would do. but I have a lift too, so do what you must. good luck.

 

i had to loosen the pan until there was only a thread or two left in the block and it wasnt easy to get it done and use a magnet the oil pan is alumium so the magnet will only stick to the bolt because i am putting a 100$ on it that you drop the bolt at least once i did a couple times and sucked it right up with the magnet

 

why are you changing out just the oil pump? . . . be sure to get the red o-ring too