Oil pump drive o-ring

[TLOC]

I tore apart the TGP to do this fix, no problems but the drive pump will not come out. Large channel locks, vise grips, pulling hard upward, it just spins, I can turn it by hand, is this normal? Any help? Also, can I remove the TPS and the other sensor(think it's IAC or MAP) to clean the TB with carb cleaner without any problems? Thanks...T :dunno:

[TGed]

I usually just use a thin flat head screw driver to lift up on it while using channel locks pulling at it from above.

[R Dubya]

yeah it can be tricky to get it out, but as suggested use a small screw driver to get it started, once it moves up a bit it will slide right out.  obviously remove the bracket and go to the dealer to get the brown oring.  I can't recall the pn# off the top of my head but they are sure to have it, they replace them on all the 3400s and 3100s as well.

[GutlessSupreme]

10477565 for silicon o-ring. get it from the dealer as they only come in packs of five... should only be like a buck 40 or so.

[TLOC]

FYI, per my factory Pontiac Service Manual: DO NOT allow contact of any type of cleaner with the TPS or IAC. Thought ya'll might want to know...T