quick question: oil pump leaks

[DR1665]

After swapping in the other tcase Monday, I noticed there might be a leak on my oil pump. The larger, set-screw looking deal with the hex key end on it. It's the biggest bolt-like thing on the pump and I suspect it's on the high pressure side.

Service manual has nothing on it. All oil pressure topics are power steering related.

If this is leaking...

- Is it as simple as removing it, applying teflon paste or loctite and threading it back in tight?
- Will removing this result in all the oil draining out on me (in which case, prepare for oil change)?
- I know this is risky business, but can it be tightened and trusted for another couple weeks (until oil change time)?

Thanks.

 

[boostedinaz]

Got a picture Brian?

 

[Barnes]

You talking about the plug this fella made a tool to use to remove it? CLICK ME!

 

[turbowop]

I think he's talking about the plugs on the OFH, not the actual oil pump.

They're above the oil level in the pan so they won't leak but a little bit when you pull it out. If that's what is really leaking, just reseal it and screw it back in nice and snug.

 

[pot]

By the way, that "special" tool discussed on the link can easily be purchased by any Matco dealer. Have him consult his SPX catalog. IIRC it cost me less than $35 bones.