[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by Mark R

I don't think there are any alternatives to getting the most updated stock oil pump. Sorry they could not fix your car the first time. But if the pump broke immediately, that tells of potentially poor installation technique.

Possibly, or when the first one self destructed, there was still debris left behind entering the new pump, destroying it too.

Good luck OP, that sucks.

[ZX-10R]

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

Possibly, or when the first one self destructed, there was still debris left behind entering the new pump, destroying it too.

Exactly - which is what would make me very nervous about just swapping the pump and calling it good. Other damage may not be immediately obvious

[Northtrack]

It took 4 weeks to for the dealership to get a replacement pump, and another week to get it installed, but finally getting my car back later this week. Unfortunately not getting much guidance from the dealership re any specific break-in instructions - if any.

For those that have had an oil pump failure and are now driving with a replacement pump, did you follow any specific break-in instructions or can you just drive it hard and go straight to the track ?

Experiences appreciated.

[collinms]

Originally Posted by Northtrack

It took 4 weeks to for the dealership to get a replacement pump, and another week to get it installed, but finally getting my car back later this week. Unfortunately not getting much guidance from the dealership re any specific break-in instructions - if any.

For those that have had an oil pump failure and are now driving with a replacement pump, did you follow any specific break-in instructions or can you just drive it hard and go straight to the track ?

Experiences appreciated.

Hey, sorry to hear it happened to you as well. I drove the car normal right after the install. Seems to be holding up well. I think mine went out around 7500 miles and I just hit 15k miles.

[CaliforniaKid]

This poll needs to have a vote for “it hasn’t happened on my car” so we can get an idea of sample size

[ZX-10R]

Forum mods could probably tell you how many ZL1 owners are registered on this forum by year

[Northtrack]

Originally Posted by collinms

Hey, sorry to hear it happened to you as well. I drove the car normal right after the install. Seems to be holding up well. I think mine went out around 7500 miles and I just hit 15k miles.

Appreciate the insight. It's disconcerting not getting any clarity from the dealership/GM on this issue, but unless advised otherwise, I'll be going straight to the track with new oil pump. Good to know about your post replacement experience.

[CaliforniaKid]

When the oil pump fails does it give any warning like a CEL?

[Stephen12ZL1]

Originally Posted by Northtrack

It took 4 weeks to for the dealership to get a replacement pump, and another week to get it installed, but finally getting my car back later this week. Unfortunately not getting much guidance from the dealership re any specific break-in instructions - if any.

For those that have had an oil pump failure and are now driving with a replacement pump, did you follow any specific break-in instructions or can you just drive it hard and go straight to the track ?

Experiences appreciated.

I picked mine up with the new oil pump and went to the track the next day! It has been 2K miles and no problems. I did change the oil after 1 track day just to be sure.

[Northtrack]

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

I picked mine up with the new oil pump and went to the track the next day! It has been 2K miles and no problems. I did change the oil after 1 track day just to be sure.

That's great to know and just the kind of real life experience I was hoping to hear about. I'll be doing the same, but it will likely be two track days before I do an oil change. I just got a blank state and a non-response when I asked at the dealership......

[Boost or bust]

Originally Posted by Northtrack

That's great to know and just the kind of real life experience I was hoping to hear about. I'll be doing the same, but it will likely be two track days before I do an oil change. I just got a blank state and a non-response when I asked at the dealership......

So, how do you know the new pump is an improved new version and wont fail again? Neither GM nor the dealer is able to tell if anything is really changed and improved. WTF?

[Northtrack]

Originally Posted by Boost or bust

So, how do you know the new pump is an improved new version and wont fail again? Neither GM nor the dealer is able to tell if anything is really changed and improved. WTF?

Unfortunately I don't.

All I know is that (according to GM) the new oil pump has a different part number than the original. That said, I'm not really sure what the difference (if any) is between the original oil pump and the new oil pump. FWIW, it appears that those who have had already had the original pump changed, have not (yet at least) had any subsequent oil pump issues. Small sample size for sure and still early days for the replacement pumps.

All in all, it's not entirely confidence inspiring.....

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by Boost or bust

So, how do you know the new pump is an improved new version and wont fail again? Neither GM nor the dealer is able to tell if anything is really changed and improved. WTF?

How does any person know any part on any car won't fail at any time?

Yeah WTF?!

[BlueinTN]

Thank God you dont work for NASA or Boeing. WT....