Sigh... Alright, off with the pump. Are there any perticular pump packing procedures I should follow? What should I not do? I guess I pack around the drive and driven gears. Do I also pack through the relief valve channel? What else is there to pack?

Now for the million $ question: why? does the petroleum jelly creat a vaccume and pull up the oil from the pan?

Also should I prime the pump after packing? This would be done, how?

Thanks for your help,
Dean