wow... that was a pain - secondary air pump fix >>
11-12-2006, 11:55 AM
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wow... that was a pain - secondary air pump fix >>
my secondary air pump has been leaking air for years now. it makes start-up (especially during the winter months) smelly, loud and erratic. i decided to fix it rather then buy new or used cause the prices are so high - and it's for emissions.
first i pulled the unused intercooler pipe. air ratchet really helped here.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-004.jpg">
the air pump is in a really awkward position. i needed to remove the steering pump fluid line and drain the fluid to make room to pull the air pump out.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-003.jpg">
after struggling too long trying to get the darned thing out i finally was able to pop the tired old rivets out (most of the ends were collapsed and not holding the part together)...
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-001.jpg">
...and put nuts and bolts in.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-002.jpg">
now the seal is nice and tight, no more air leaking - no more loud noise.
andrew
first i pulled the unused intercooler pipe. air ratchet really helped here.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-004.jpg">
the air pump is in a really awkward position. i needed to remove the steering pump fluid line and drain the fluid to make room to pull the air pump out.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-003.jpg">
after struggling too long trying to get the darned thing out i finally was able to pop the tired old rivets out (most of the ends were collapsed and not holding the part together)...
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-001.jpg">
...and put nuts and bolts in.
<img src="http://www.squarewave.com/army/andrew/ttStuff/air_pump-002.jpg">
now the seal is nice and tight, no more air leaking - no more loud noise.
andrew
11-12-2006, 12:03 PM
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Nice job . . .
I know it took awhile to get that pump out . . . but all it took to fix the leaking was to tighten the two pieces together? Bad that it comes loose in the first place. (Still a great fix.)
11-12-2006, 12:07 PM
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really the reason i decided to spend time fixing it was >>
the car sounded like a tractor trailer in the morning. the rivets had just completely worn out. it's a poorly engineered part.
you think i was safe just putting steering fluid back in? i hear all kinds of stuff about priming the pump, etc. i didn't do any of that - i just ran a little of the new stuff through, closed the clamp and filled it. started the car - cycled the steering wheel a couple times... then filled the resevoir to max.
you think i was safe just putting steering fluid back in? i hear all kinds of stuff about priming the pump, etc. i didn't do any of that - i just ran a little of the new stuff through, closed the clamp and filled it. started the car - cycled the steering wheel a couple times... then filled the resevoir to max.
11-12-2006, 12:10 PM
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Did you drain all of the
ps fluid out? If not you should be ok, if you did drain it all out, I would assume the procedure should be followed since air may be trapped in the line. (?)
11-12-2006, 12:15 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it. Steve drove 300+ miles with no power steering or fluid
Fixed his leak, filled and was good to go.
I had the same issue after my stage 3 install and a leak I had. Just keep an eye on the fluid for the next few drives till it levels out.
Trent
I had the same issue after my stage 3 install and a leak I had. Just keep an eye on the fluid for the next few drives till it levels out.
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11-12-2006, 12:21 PM
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Been real good.
Don't get to drive it as much as I'd like but everything has been doing fine. I need to check the brakes soon, got a minor pulse under braking that wasn't there before.
And I still smile every time I drive it.
Trent
And I still smile every time I drive it.
Trent
