hey guys, yet another thread! i have see posts saying to get rid of the oil pump, all one has to do is remove the plastic gear, and you will be done. (587 yellow motor btw) however, my question is how MUCH oil pump related stuff can i remove safely? the reason i am asking this is because the brass worm gear on the oil pump shaft had a tooth shear off which went up into the pump itself, and severely mangled the flat half circle disc thingie. so i am wondering if i can remove the shaft with the brass worm gear, and the flat half circle metal plate thingie as well? if my descriptions arent good enough i can attach a parts list and point out which parts i am looking for. thanks in advance for the help!