AIR Pump...what's it do...
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AIR Pump...what's it do...
My AIR pump on my 86 IROC is squealing like a trapped rodent...I changed the belt and I think it's the pump itself...question is, if this goes up, or if I remove the belt, will this affect the performance of the engine, or just my emissions? I'm gonna have to replace it...but if I just take the belt off for now, will it have any adverse effects?
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No problem removing the belt. It won't hurt anything.
Its only emmission related.
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Its only emmission related.
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Correct.. But i have heard that it could plug the catalytic converter, not to sure about that though. If u wanted to insure yourself against that you could always gut the cat, but be sure to run a pipe through there so you won't lose much torque....
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--Steve S-- 84 Trans Am 305 (cough)LG4(cough), 5 speed, Flowmaster 80 series, otherwise an emissions restricted slow 150 hp(chilton rating) 240 torquer that needs RELEASE!!!!
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--Steve S-- 84 Trans Am 305 (cough)LG4(cough), 5 speed, Flowmaster 80 series, otherwise an emissions restricted slow 150 hp(chilton rating) 240 torquer that needs RELEASE!!!!
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Car: 90 Camaro RS
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my friends *cough*mustang*cough* has the same problem....i told him to get a shorter belt and by pass the smog pump...you get an extra 6 or so horsies and its only emissions related
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Rick
90 Camaro RS 305 TBI
400 small block, Hooker 1 3/4 LTs, Random Tech Cat, Hooker aero chamber cat back on the way!!
TH700-R4 with Trans-Go shift kit (corvette servo here...but not installed yet)
MacEwen Motorsports White Gauge Overlays
14" K&N X-Stream Open Element
GTS Headlight and Taillight covers
5% Limo Tint all around
Classic White Chevy Bowtie sticker on rear window
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Man if my camaro were a rice-rocket all those mods would give me what...easily 50-60 hp!!!
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Rick
90 Camaro RS 305 TBI
400 small block, Hooker 1 3/4 LTs, Random Tech Cat, Hooker aero chamber cat back on the way!!
TH700-R4 with Trans-Go shift kit (corvette servo here...but not installed yet)
MacEwen Motorsports White Gauge Overlays
14" K&N X-Stream Open Element
GTS Headlight and Taillight covers
5% Limo Tint all around
Classic White Chevy Bowtie sticker on rear window
http://www.geocities.com/esvalenz
Man if my camaro were a rice-rocket all those mods would give me what...easily 50-60 hp!!!
"Just because I've done it, doesn't mean I knew what I was doing!" - Me
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The squeeling is the shaft bearing on it's way out. If you leave the belt on it'll freeze up on you and you can kiss your belt good bye. Gives a pretty good smoke show in the process too! It's best just to get rid of the belt for now and/or replace the pump. Mine's off till emissions test time...
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