How Do You Replace An Oil Pump In A 97 Chevy Monte Carlo?
The oil pump in the 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo is located inside the oil pan. This type of oil pump is called a “wet sump.” This means the pump pushes oil into the engine instead of pulling oil into the engine. The most likely cause for oil pump replacement is a tear in the pump’s diaphragm due to infrequent oil changes. If the pump does stop working in your Monte Carlo, you must remove the oil pan and replace the pump. Drive the Monte Carlo onto a set of ramps, and secure the parking brake. If the Monte Carlo will not start due to the oil pump, place the vehicle onto a set of jack stands. Place wheel blocks around the rear wheels. Place a drain pan under the oil pan, open the drain plug with a socket and ratchet, and drain the engine oil from the oil pan. Remove the bolts that secure the oil pan to the bottom of the engine block using a socket and ratchet. Pull the oil pan off the engine block. Scrape the mating surfaces of the engine block and oil pan free of debris and oil using a metal
