~Josh

I'm changing the exhaust as I'm fully polishing the engine in my '01z.

The ugly air system is not in the game plan. I bought the block off plates for the mainifolds and will remove all air hardware.

I have hptuners, what codes will I need to turn off, and is there anything else I should consider?

Thanks.

ttbestas

engine>general>air pump>disable ECT set it on 284. at least that what i did

~Josh

^that sounds good. So basically turn up the temp to something impossible so it never comes on.

One thing though. I'm removing the pump since it would just be dead weight and clutter. With it unplugged I'm worried about a code.

OhioC5

Thats how I did it on my 97 too.


If I remember correctly I turned off the light here... been awhile if someone could confirm.

~Josh

That looks good.

Keep the SES light enabled and turn any code in regards to a.i.r. to 3.

00 Rooster

maybe a stupid question but what is the benifit of doing this?

~Josh

1)Less visual clutter
2)More access for changing sparkplugs in the future
3)Save 5-6 pounds of weight
4)It's a simple project and fun to do...

00 Rooster

thanks!!

0HinsonSuperCars

AIR

P0410 AIR System
P0412 AIR Solenoid relay control circuit
P0418 AIR Pump Relay Control Circuit
P1415 AIR System Bank 1
P1416 AIR System Bank 2

Seth

~Josh

I appreciate the help!

SteveDoten

you can also remove the T under the Batt. for the vac, some years do not run vac. to the AIR pump

Hinson's codes are also referring to the relays down in that area

AIR tubes are a pita for plug and/or LT swaps

Josh, keep us updated on the polishing progress, the previous motor was insane

~Josh

^ Thanks for the tip.

The engine's about 60% done. Buying a house and my 4 month old son are taking away some of my "car time"

I need to start taking pictures!

clemsondave

I agree with all except #4. Getting those bolts behind the block are not too much fun.

SteveDoten

all you need to do is loosen that one 13mm bolt, the AIR tube has a Notch in it to slide out

~Josh

^ Correct.

Loosened the bolt (which isn't bad if you have the proper tool- I had a 13mm stubby wrench) and it slips right off.

Everything is out except for dropping the panel below the bumper and getting the air pump itself and the rubber hose running between it and the engine bay.

clemsondave

Yep, but getting to that 13mm bolt is a challenge. At least it was for me. Of course, pulling of the intake manifold would make it much easier.

sperkins

I can't even see that bolt. Drivers side, passengers side or is it in the middle somewhere?

vettenuts

Don't you also have to set something so the AIR test shows complete?

Nick F

I do have a question. What is the A.I.R. systems purpose? They couldn't have just put it in there for absolutely no reason.

Call me dumb if you want. Haha.

~Josh

The readiness will still reset. You're just setting it to not report an error.