03 oil pump replace or not?

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Oct 8, 2016 | 11:06 AM

06BlackWG

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03 oil pump replace or not?

Pulled the cams to replace tensioners and there is a piece of tensioner in the pump. The pump was working fine before pulling cams out.

Oct 8, 2016 | 03:30 PM

Campy Roadie

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What do the gerators look like?

Oct 8, 2016 | 04:37 PM

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The gerators look great. If I can clean it out and know nothing is in where I can't see it I would feel comfortable putting it back in.

Oct 8, 2016 | 05:21 PM

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you really need to post a pic of the internal bore. Also, remove and clean the pressure relief spring/plunger assy. Just one small chunk in there will cause it to stick. If the cam plate has the removable cleaning plug, remove it and spray/blow with air. If not, do the same.

Oct 8, 2016 | 05:33 PM

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I'll do that and see what I find. Thanks.

Oct 8, 2016 | 06:13 PM

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When I say spray i mean bomb it with carb cleaner then blow with air.

Oct 8, 2016 | 07:45 PM

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I removed the cams and the spring and bypass piston. Besides needing cleaned out it looks like I lucked out by taking it apart now. The gearator pump side, thin one, has a rough surface around outside edge about 1/8" wide. I wonder if it's normal for 27000 miles.