2000 5.3 oil pump issues?

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by truckdude239

either theres alot of sludge in it or theres something in the oil pan that is stoping up the screen

X2!!

Remove a valve cover first & check for sludge. If sludge is found....The crank case will need to be flushed with the valve covers removed (I use diesel fuel) While the pan is off.
If no sludge is found....Put the valve cover back on.

Pull the pan.
Pull the front cover.
Replace the Oil Pump, Pick-up Tube, Pick-up tube O-ring, & Pan gasket with AC-Delco parts.

Clean the pan real good, Remove the baffle & make sure no sludge is in the pan.

[Cdshinne]

I will give it shot, but if i end up pulling the pan would it be easier to pull the motor? It looks like a pain to do with the motor in. Plus if im this far im going to want to put a new pump, timing chain, and check the bearings. Basically what im trying to get at is how hard is this bad ***** to pull?