I am rebuilding a junkyard engine for my 1982 Honda Civic sedan with a CVCC engine. The inside of the engine appears to be in good condition, but I'm replacing nearly everything anyway. I have one problem, though. I am unable to remove the oil pump, even though I have removed the 4-bolts. What is the trick to getting it out? Thanks for any help you can give.

 

Hit it with mallet.

Use heat gun and mallet.

Bigger mallet.

 

Thanks for your hint. I just was afraid of hitting it too hard.

 

"Percussive maintenance" will win.

Pics of said rebuild? Sounds like a nice project.

 

I know this is super old but rebuilding a 1980 civic 1500dx now myself, you gotta pry the screen and seal out of the pickup tube and theres 1 more bolt hiding under it.