Should I replace my oil pump??

[Triggerton III]

Hi guys

Have a look at these images should I replace the oil pump?

Thanks

 

[timbeck]

The aluminum flakes that are found on your mini filter are usually from the front cam chain guide. Use a magnet and check if steel or not.....

tim

 

[gggGary]

You don't show the most relevant wear surfaces those the rotor spins against. Pumps are pretty robust, even if they look a bit rough.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Pump pics aren't clear enough to pass judgement. It may be fine. I would positively examine the sump screen.

 

[Signal]

Have a look at the clutch cover boss that is the other component of the pump as well.
I have rescued a gouged one using vale grinding paste a 10mm thick disc of steel plate and a lot of patience.

 

[Triggerton III]

The bike was a none runner when I bought it and there was no sump screen present. I will check the magnet idea to if it aluminium or not. That would be purely academic now as I have stripped and rebuilt the engine. The cam chain guide was heavily worn. Piston 2 was scored and the outlet valve on piston 3 was bent.

 

[Jan_P]

I vaguely remember seeing some manual where some inspection routine could be found
Measurements taken and so .Dont have time right now to search for it
In my Haynes manual there is description -- measurements to be taken for a check feeler gauge
Most likely also can be found therein
https://thexscafedotcom.wordpress.com/2011/01/10/xs650-manuals/
Get back if you cant find it
Also out of memory I don't think a replacement is to expensive.( can be wrong )

 

[stinky78]

“Piston 2 was scored and the outlet valve on piston 3 was bent”

your 650 has 3 cylinders?