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Topic: '82 emissions air pump

in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems

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'82 emissions air pump

Posted: 8/24/08 9:28am Message 1 of 5
terntes
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition

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?

terntes




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'82 emissions air pump

Posted: 8/24/08 1:03pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
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

Posted: 8/24/08 1:11pm Message 3 of 5
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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

Posted: 8/24/08 4:55pm Message 4 of 5
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

Posted: 8/24/08 5:01pm Message 5 of 5
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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,
terntes



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