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Old 03-10-2010, 11:55 AM
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Default Which Color Oil Pump O-Ring - '01 ECSB 5.3L

I'm compiling a list of parts I need for my cam/spring/lifter swap. There are two oil pump o-rings, a blue/green and a red one. There is conflicting information online about which one I need.

#12557752 - Green
#12584922 - Red

Speed Engineering suggests I need the red one. Anyone?

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I have always used a true blue one....it's nice and thick. I do not have a part number though, sorry man. I have also used the red one before the true blue came out in case that helps.
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The red one is what you need. Unless you bought the Lingenfelter high pressure pump, they include a black or a blueish-green one. In that case, you use the blueish-green one.
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red for sure! green is for the car pick up tube.
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When I tore down my motor, I found the blue/green one (car type) in it from factory. I was advised go red because it was for trucks, and have had no issues whatsoever. Go red.

BTW, the red one is thicker, not the blue/green one.
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red . . . unless you like not having oil pressure on start up !
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Red, the blue-green one is not thick enough. Many guys have found this out the hard way, I've read multiple threads about it...
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whatever you dont reuse old one.... haha i did and i had no oil pressure.... i got a redish orange one from GM.. but the one that came out was green... go figure!!!!
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