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How difficult is it to change the oil pump in a 1998 camaro(3800 V6)?

Oil pressure is runs at about 120. Already replaced sensors.

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Should be inside the timing cover. You remove the timing cover to access the pump parts. Not really a pump assembly like pumps mounted inside oil pans.
I doubt the pump is faulty.
Have you checked the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge ?

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Posted on May 16, 2008

SOURCE: Low Oil pressure light in idle at stop

Depending on the amount of miles, maintenance records, or how hard the car has been driven either by a previous owner, or by yourself. The engine's main crankshaft bearings or the connecting-rod bearings could be excessively worn.

Also, it could very well be a wiring problem to the sensor and/or computer causing the problem.

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Posted on Dec 15, 2008

SOURCE: Low oil pressure in 1998 camaro ls1

First have your oil level checked and make sure that it is at the right level. If not that's your problem, if your level is good you may have a bad oil pressure switch. This can be checked by using a oil pressure guage. If switch is bad replace and solve the problem. However if your vehicle has alot of wear and tear on he engine and you were using 20w-50 oil and it was replaced with 5w-30 that oil may be too "light" for the vehicle and you would get a low oil pressure reading. Good Luck

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Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 chevy blazer oil leak

Yes you should be able to change it by yourself. It is pretty simple. It will save alot of money

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Posted on Mar 31, 2009

SOURCE: 95 camaro w/3.8 v6 oil pump neds to be replaced

You will have to remove the front cover of the engine to get to the pump. You can use Auto Zones repair info section on their website to see a basic drawing. If you have an understaning of engines, and okay mechanic skills this website should help you replace the pump.

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SOURCE: i have a 2001 camaro with a 3800 v6 it cranks but

The crank sensor is what pulses the ijectors,and makes the spark,so I would start at the crank sensor.Let me know how you come out.Check for any blown fuses also.Ecm fuse would cause this,but it may be called anything ,so check all fuses.

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Low oil or no pressure

Are you sure it's your oil pump and not just a faulty oil sensor. Don't know if you have a V6 or a V8 so can't really help you more on where the sensor's are.
note: you get your oil pressure from the crankshaft and the oil pump really brings the oil to the top of the engine to keep it simple.
Good luck and hope this keeps it really simple and save's you money.

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