hey i started to take the manifolds off my 88 camaro to put shorty headers...its a 350TBI and i realized that the smog pump has to go....i tried to figure out how to take it off but some help would be realy nice!!

 

You have to remove the pulley off the pump to access the bolts that hold the pump on the bracket. Just 3 bolts that hold the pulley on, 2 bolts that hold the pump on to the bracket then from the back side just need to take the 2 small bolts off that bolt the air inj valve on and that's all you need to do to take the pump out its really simple

 

dosent sound to bad! ill have a look this week end
thanks

 

Your welcome, Here is an explode view just for fun. like i said its real simple

 

where did you get those pics?

 

looks like he has some parts manual for it or something, its a pretty easy task. you should be able to do it no problem once you take the pulley off. and a tip. loosen the bolts before you take the belt off

 

I have an 88 TPI and would like to remove the smog pump. What part number belt would I need?

 

try to search i bet you'll find the numbers, or try the TBI board

 

Yeah, I shoul've deleted this message. I posted overzealously. One search and two minutes later I had my answer. Sorry.

 

Not to hijack the thread but What size npt plugs are required for the manifolds the plug the holes after removing the air injection reactor pipe?

 

not sure but if i were you i would get some headers

 

That is the plan but currently I just want to remove the Smog pump and related items to clean up the engine compartment. (Gotta walk before you run type thing)

 

1/4" pipe plugs. any hardware store should have them. just did this myself. got tired of the raspy noise headers make under my hood.

 

Thanks for the 411

 

The air pump is an emissions control device, and it is illegal and a violation of FEDERAL law to remove it on a street car in the United States. Even if your state doesnt do emissions testing, its still illegal to remove an emissions device.

It has to be said to keep thirdgen.org from getting into trouble.

By the way, my car is making 377 horsepower to the wheels, and I still have all emissions devices hooked up and working, and it passes California's tough smog test.

 

Kevin that is only half true from 1995 to 1996 Chevrolet released a tsb stating you could remove emissions / due to (Water in AIR Pump) issues they where having. I know I have one and the emissions is GONE..........Saved some weight and runs better



Water in AIR Pump and/or DTC P0410, P0412, P0415, P0416, P0100, P0101, P0102 or DTC 48 (AIR System Disable Procedure)
1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, Impala SS
4.3L or 5.7L Engine (VINs W, P -- RPOs L99, LT1)

 

Doesn't appear to apply to 3rd gens.

 

im almost done taking the smog epuipment off and i was thinking what damage could it do if i leave the pump & pulley on for now & run it like that for a while....the piping is all off & i just need to put some new headers on

 

Did anybody reply to this post because it is exactly what I was looking to do? Or did you ever just take the tubes off and leave the pump/belt?