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So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

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Old 04-22-2014, 10:46 AM
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Default So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

trying to port my oil pump, trying to take the back plate off and I can't break free any of the screws....
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Default Re: So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

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trying to port my oil pump, trying to take the back plate off and I can't break free any of the screws....
PB blaster.

Or if the screws have "soft" heads (you will know what I mean if they are) and they round out really easy, STOP. Get a screw extractor kit and remove them and just replace them.
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Default Re: So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

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PB blaster.

Or if the screws have "soft" heads (you will know what I mean if they are) and they round out really easy, STOP. Get a screw extractor kit and remove them and just replace them.
Good advice

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Default Re: So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

I believe those screws are HondaLoc'd into place from the factory. You'll need an impact screw driver.
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Default Re: So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

Yep. I used an impact screwdriver just last month to have a look at it for the engine im rebuilding.

Good luck!
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Default Re: So what's the secret on how to remove oil pump back plate screws?

Ditto on impact screw driver, that's what I used as well.
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