How much oil should be visible or flung out?

[mikerecike]

OK so Rich has said it'll be obvious if the pump is working when i get it out. The manual suggests a fancy leverage tool - can i just screw a bolt into it and pull it out manually?

When it's out what am i looking for?

 

Before taking it out should i see some movement when i look into the oiler and turn the worm gear manually? Not sure how these pumps are made.

 

cheers

 

[mikerecike]

Went for it, pump pulled out, cleaned out and all of the above - nice lines of oil up the wall - feel chuffed. Even the AV rubbers surrendered! Another first thanks to the support given here.

 

Cheers chaps, cheers Arbtalk

[Rich2484]

See told you. Easy peazy. Yes the special tool is suggested. I have never used one and probably never will. But did think about buying one before, then came to my senses.

 

Now you can see why its easy to see if these pumps have gone. Nice and simple.