Oil Pump removal

[KWM338R]

Is it possible to remove the oil pump without jacking the engine up? The workshop manual says jack up ~1.25", I'd rather not disconnect the engine mount if possible. Sprint by the way. Suffering from low oil pressure, being steadily dropping and was running around 30psi on my way home last time I drove it. Did new bearings last year, about 10000miles ago, but didn't change pump, allways been a bit suspicious of it so while I have an alternative vehicle for a few days thought I would whip out the pump and have a butchers. <br>
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Cheers<br>
Mark

<p>1979 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1972 TR6 (now breaking for spares to fund the Dolly)<br>
1993 Mazda Protege ($250 Winter Hack)<br>
2000 Mazda MPV (For Sale)<br>
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[MaddMart]

No Mark, you'll have to jack it up as the steering rack gets in the way . I just remove the right hand mount, that gives sufficient clearance.

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[KWM338R]

OK, thanks Mart. was hoping I could wiggle it out without the extra headache of dealing with the engine mount.<br>
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Cheers<br>
Mark

<p>1979 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1972 TR6 (now breaking for spares to fund the Dolly)<br>
1993 Mazda Protege ($250 Winter Hack)<br>
2000 Mazda MPV (For Sale)<br>
<br>
</p><i></i>

[MaddMart]

Actually, I only remove the 2 bolts on the mount. It doesn't take long. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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