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Andy_J

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2015

• #1

Hi
I am replacing the oil pump on a friends 1.8 Freelander (2000 model). I have had a look ar rave and it states one of the bils should be a m6x20. When I reomved the existing pump all the bolts were the same. Looks like the previous owner did a bodge job on it as the gasket is covered in orange sealant.
Should I be concerned that one all the bolts were the same and there was not the m6x20 bolt?
Do I need to fill the new pump with oil to prime it?
Anything I need to be aware of that rave doesn't cover

Thanks in advance

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Nov 13, 2015

• #2

Here's the location of the 20mm bolt (marked A) Use new bolts and gasket and make sure all silicone is removed. Priming shouldn't be necessary. If you want to pre-fill the filter, then do so. I'd crank the engine by applying 12 volts to the starter solenoid before starting the engine.

 

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Andy_J

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2015

• #3

Thanks, didn't think of cranking the engine over a couple of times to get the oil into the pump.

New bolts now ordered

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Nov 13, 2015

• #4

Personally I always put some oil in any pump, don't like them turning dry, even if it's a couple of revolutions.

 

htr

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2015

• #5

+1- prime pump with clean engine oil, and prime new oil filter too. Then turn motor over on starter with coil lead removed to prime system.