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Oil Pump
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Posted by: HOT-ROD

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR OIL PUMP IS WORKING PROPERLY?

Posted by: skemp

I think that if it wasn't working, it would overheat. You could try loosening the output line on the right crankcase cover a little bit and turn it over to see if oil comes out. I guess I don't know of a way to pressure test it though. I just think that if it wasn't working you would now it...

Posted by: QuadMX18

when u first turn on the quad u can hear the oil pump start to work its like a turbo weezing noise.

Posted by: Leo

if it wasn't working I would imagine that the rockers / camshaft would very quickly start to wear like crazy and make all kinds of noise

Leo

Posted by: oregonrider89

the oil pump really makes a turbo type noise? thats cool, I'll have to listen for it. Does it do it all the time, or just when you start it up?

oregonrider89

Posted by: QuadMX18

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Originally posted by oregonrider89
the oil pump really makes a turbo type noise? thats cool, I'll have to listen for it. Does it do it all the time, or just when you start it up?

oregonrider89

i have noticed it only on start up because that is when it pumps a lot of oil. im sure it happens at other times to.