darrenm · Nov 2, 2018

I haven’t checked my 04 16p but have on the others I have owned

Shimsteriom · Nov 2, 2018

darrenm said:
I haven’t checked my 04 16p but have on the others I have owned

What did you find when you checked the ones you did?

iansoady · Nov 2, 2018

I had mine checked and it was tight but at least I have peace of mind (on that score at least).

Nig43 · Nov 2, 2018

I have never checked mine but noticed when I first had my car that the bonnet had been off (paint on hinge bolts all chipped), so something pretty serious had been done prior to 88000 miles.

Feathers McGraw · Nov 2, 2018

Mine seemed OK but swopped it anyway seeing as I'd bought a new one just in case.

Shimsteriom · Nov 2, 2018

I wonder if any of our more informed members are aware of any published data regarding the number of actual engines that have failed because of this oil pump bolt?
I do wonder if it's the usual case of only ever hearing the bad news stories and not the stories about all the other engines that have not suffered from the problem.

Feathers McGraw · Nov 2, 2018

Shimsteriom said:
I wonder if any of our more informed members are aware of any published data regarding the number of actual engines that have failed because of this oil pump bolt?
I do wonder if it's the usual case of only ever hearing the bad news stories and not the stories about all the other engines that have not suffered from the problem.

Few hours under a car faffing about with mucky sumps and trying to juggle them back into position without screwing up the gasket. What's not to like!

meego · Nov 2, 2018

Done mine last weekend on my 01 D2. It was tight all the way out but changed it anyway. It was a dog to get the sump back on without 1. getting any crap dropping in the nice clean sump 2. disturbing the gasket as it needs to go on dry.

neilly · Nov 2, 2018

Shimsteriom said:
I wonder if any of our more informed members are aware of any published data regarding the number of actual engines that have failed because of this oil pump bolt?
I do wonder if it's the usual case of only ever hearing the bad news stories and not the stories about all the other engines that have not suffered from the problem.

Not that I am aware, when I looked into it, predominantly seemed to be it was only early 10P engines, then if you search harder you will find some later engines, as have apppeared on these hallowed pages. As a percentage I am sure it is a very low number.

One of those , you takes your chances thingymejigs.

Cheers

andy85 · Nov 2, 2018

Did it on my last 99 10p- was tight enough not to come loose but not exactly tight,and on my latest 2001 15p-that was ok too.
Replaced both for peace of mind,should be one of the first jobs you do upon purchase imo.
I read on here one that came off at 160k,so it can and does happen!

iansoady · Nov 3, 2018

It might help if people posted their engine number and whether or not the bolt was loose. I'll start the ball rolling: 10P06184B - bolt tight.

raywin · Nov 3, 2018

Bobdog said:
Grrr... I hope yer knob falls off...

Wonder if he checked it for Locktite ?

darrenm · Nov 5, 2018

Shimsteriom said:
What did you find when you checked the ones you did?

They had been done before

berg450 · Nov 13, 2018

meego said:
Done mine last weekend on my 01 D2. It was tight all the way out but changed it anyway. It was a dog to get the sump back on without 1. getting any crap dropping in the nice clean sump 2. disturbing the gasket as it needs to go on dry.

I want to do on mine in the coming days (the parts already oredered). I will also change it to the new genuine one even if I will find it tight. Was it difficult for you to unscrew it? Have you used something to hold the sprocket while you screwed it out?

Giantswood · Nov 13, 2018

Had the dealer check it before I bought. Was fine.

meego · Nov 14, 2018

berg450 said:
I want to do on mine in the coming days (the parts already oredered). I will also change it to the new genuine one even if I will find it tight. Was it difficult for you to unscrew it? Have you used something to hold the sprocket while you screwed it out?

I just grabbed and squeezed both sides of the chain so they were tight on the sprocket. I wouldn’t think it’s going to fall off though if you didn’t do that. Biggest issue with this job is getting the sump back on cleanly and without disturbing the gasket.

brianconwy · Nov 14, 2018

meego said:
Biggest issue with this job is getting the sump back on cleanly and without disturbing the gasket.

Would it still be a problem with two people doing it?

meego · Nov 14, 2018

brianconwy said:
Would it still be a problem with two people doing it?

It would definitely be easier with two.

Interceptorxj · Nov 14, 2018

Giantswood said:
Had the dealer check it before I bought. Was fine.

And you believe they did it?

andy85 · Nov 14, 2018

Regarding the gasket I used a light smear of rtv just to hold it in place while I lifted it into position.No dramas.

Have you checked your oil pump bolt?

Yes and thank god I did.

No, I'm not worried.

No, but I really should

Bob really is gay.

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