should i replace the seals of the oil pump of a b-series engine?

 

you can reuse them if they look good.

 

first time engine builder. what looks good for seals?

 

personally, I wouldn't use a used oil pump. If you're going to use one, change the seal, it's so cheap... this IS the oil PUMP after all.

 

You can reuse o-rings if they aren't real hard, cracking, torn, broken, pinched, or flattened/permanently deformed too much.

When in doubt, replace it anyways.

There's only one o-ring on the oil pump. It's used to seal the pressurized side that feeds the main oil gallery that goes to the oil filter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IN VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can reuse o-rings if they aren't real hard, cracking, torn, broken, pinched, or flattened/permanently deformed too much.

When in doubt, replace it anyways.

There's only one o-ring on the oil pump. It's used to seal the pressurized side that feeds the main oil gallery that goes to the oil filter.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can take your pump to the parts store and pick up an exact fit o-ring for .43 cents.

I saw hondas price of 2 bucks i was like what the hell. Ive used an exact fit o-ring picked up from the parts store several times with no problem at all. Everytime I have torqued down the oil pump It always distorted my O-ring.

So If I Were you, Is .43 cents worth knowing your pump wont leak pressure? If so make a run to the parts store.

 

yes i'd replace also. Too simple not too.