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'82 emissions air pump (1/5)
8/24/08 12:28pm

terntes
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Little Rock, AR - USA

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1982 Collector Edition

Joined: 7/10/2007
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More '82 air pump questions?

What will happen if I just remove the belt? I know I can remove the entire system, cutting, crimping, plugging, etc., but it's hot outside and my air pump bearings are making noise....do I have to do all that?

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'82 emissions air pump (2/5)
8/24/08 4:03pm

DaveM

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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You can remove the belt, no problems. I had a hell of a noise when we were going the Carson City last year and we pulled into a rest area and I found that the noise was the air pump pulley bearing so I just cut the belt and off we went.

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'82 emissions air pump (3/5)
8/24/08 4:11pm

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I remember that very well.

My bearings have been noisy since I bought the car 4 years ago, but they are still running. Confused

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'82 emissions air pump (4/5)
8/24/08 7:55pm

terntes
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Thanks Dave,

Mine have been making noise for over a year, and Saturday I think it locked up for a few seconds, it left the belt squealing loudly for several seconds until I revved it. I think I might just remove the belt until the weather cools and I can remove the entire system.

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'82 emissions air pump (5/5)
8/24/08 8:01pm

terntes
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Dave,

If your car has been running successfully since then, I think I'll try it, at least unitl I get to remove it entirely.

Thanks,

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