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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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I have a 2007 FLHX with 11K on her. When changing cams should I pull oil pump out and replace the yellow o-ring attached, or would it be best not to disturb the oil pump at all.
 
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If you don't pull the pump, then there is no need to replace the o-ring in the rear. When I changed mine out I didn't disturb it and didn't replace it. Do replace the oil passage o-rings though.
 
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+1 on Dawg's reply.
 
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You might want to check pump alignment, read a few posts here that pump alignment was causing the oil through the filter scenario.
 
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In general the o-ring is very tough and not easily damaged. I would be more worried about the pump not staying in alignment.
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Thanks guys.
 
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Anytime you reassemble you should do the pump alignment. As for just the o-ring, don't worry about it if you aren't pulling the pump.
 
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