Sheermadness03
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I have had many people tell me that I needed to remove the oil pump every other year or so on my 03 Viper and grease the oil pump drive shaft or it could break. I pulled mine apart last night to grease it and found it had oil (yamalube) in there and the pump and shaft looked like new. Did Yamaha change the design for these things at some point and that is not necessary any longer or have I been told incorrect information? One of my buddy's said he had that problem with a 97 Yamaha he owned, the oil pump drive shaft broke due to not greaseing it and his engine blew up due to lack of oil. Any and all input would be appreciated. -Ed