NY_SXR700
Member
Is this common? I bet it is. My friend has a 97' 600 XTC and his oil pum is leaking all over. Should I get a new one or look for used? TIA Doug
daman
New member
Where is it leaking exactly? no not common from what I've seen.
NY_SXR700
Member
can't tell. all around the pump is clean from oil leaking and there is fresh
oil on the block.
oil on the block.
sleddineinar
VIP Member
Did you look for cracked lines, or try to tighten the pump to the block? I'll bet it's one of the two. There is an o-ring behind the pump also, make sure that's not wrecked.
NY_SXR700
Member
The 600 is not like the 700's. The pump is not on the block. The pump is on the housing that has the water pump and a belt in it. I am sure it works the same way with a rod through the housing to the pump. I did look at the lines because you can see them well (looked at the pump also, just no clue). They did not look bad... but, it's leaking so slow you could never tell. I thought I read that these pumps went bad often. It look like a snap to replace. Doug
sleddineinar
VIP Member
I missed the part that said it was on a 600 xtc. I think they are referring to the pump failing and using too much oil, not leaking too much oil, but I could be wrong.
NY_SXR700
Member
It is actually leaking out of the pump all over the motor and it runs down under the carbs into to pan. I think it is leaking around the adj. arm. I was also wondering if it fails does it send too much oil to the motor. His sled has been running crappy and is really smoking a lot lately. Anyway, a new one is $220.00 what other sleds have the same pump and has anyone had good luck with a used one. Doug
FuzzButt
New member
I've seen a 500/600 twin pump fail but it was because the double "D" shaped shaft was rounded off where it goes into the waterpump housing. I have also heard they can fail and use a crap load of oil.
You might want to get a new pump. They are not cheap but are a ton less expensive than a new motor. We ended up rebuilding the 500 that failed twice since it kept eating pistons.
You might want to get a new pump. They are not cheap but are a ton less expensive than a new motor. We ended up rebuilding the 500 that failed twice since it kept eating pistons.