3.5 V8i oil pump won't come off

Hi all,

Been away for a while, busy, got time now, I am back !

Hope the experts are still there

And the problem this time is the oil system. Actually the oil pump.
(got oil light on, oil level ok, engine sounds a bit harsh, could be the pump, decided to take it off, not too difficult I'd say)

So that's where I am. Taken the filter off, taken the wire from the pressure switch and undone the 6 (M8) bolds.

And now it won't come off. ! Done a bit of tap-tap with a mallet. Nothing.

So I thought I speak to the experts first before I get too heavy handed and brake things ( happened before )

Any tricks ?


Thanks,

Take the mallet and go :

BANG BANG BANG ?