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Originally Posted by Project 3000GT
Here is a correction for you:
I just took mine off about 20 minutes ago and I did NOT have to remove the a/c compressor or the bracket holding the compressor on to remove the oil pump. I have a 1995 3000GT Base. Now, I'm going to go ahead and put my new timing belt on since I have so much shit torn apart anyways, but I've noticed that you WILL have to remove the motor mount bracket attached to the engine just to get the old timing belt off and the new one in there.
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On the VR4's you must at least remove the three bolts holding the A/C compressor in place so it can move far enough to get to the three oil filter adapter bolts. Two of which have holes in the A/C bracket to get to. The third one at the top has no hole and is a bitch to remove but can be done with an offset box wrench. The back of the VR4 oil pump has a groove which runs nearly all the way around the pump and returns back to the sump. This will allow most leaks to just recycle. The only problem area is on the firewall side of the pump because the groove stops before this area. You definately should apply some sort of sealer to this area. Here is a picture of the pump so people can see what I'm talking about. Thanks DoctorStupid for the picture. Hope you don't mind.