Removal of Oil Pump, Replenishment of Engine Oil and Changing of Oil Filter

Removal of Oil Pump - Remove the drain plug fitted at the bottom of sump and drain the oil in a suitable container. Loosen and remove the sump securing bolt and take out the sump. Unlock the clamp securing strainer and remove bolts of strainer at the pump inlet. Loosen and remove the pump mounting bolts and take out pump. While removing oil pump, first remove distributor cover and note the position of distributor rotor so that, pump may be installed...
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Removal & Installation of Oil Sump

One of the most important fluids in an engine. It lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine. The oil change cycle for an engine is a function of driving conditions and should be changed as scheduled by the manufacturer of the vehicle. It is important to monitor oil properties to gauge the necessity of a decrease in the oil change interval. Removal of Oil Sump. Drain out the engine oil. Unscrew bolts of clutch housing cover and take...
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Faults in Lubrication System (General)

Low Oil Pressure. Causes Remedy Diluted or thin oil Change oil Oil pump strainer clogged Clean strainer Worn pump gear Overhaul pump Main and big end bearings badly worn Replace bearings Weak relief valve spring Change the spring Leak in the system Trace and  rectify Engine over heating Trace and rectify Pressure...
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Crankcase Ventilation

It is quite possible that the product of combustion containing nitrogen, water and carbon dioxide may leak through piston rings into the crankcase. The crankcase ventilation is used in all automotive engines. It consists of passing through the crankcase a constant stream of air which picks up and carries away most of the fuel  vapor and water  vapor before they can condense out and dilute the lubricating oil. Air...
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