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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Just stroked my 81's engine, some how i came up missing the top of my air diverter valve, any idea's on how to replace it?
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Are you referring to the diverter attached to the AIR smog pump? They're also known as anti-backfire valves. There's also a diverter valve in the vacuum system.

If it's the anti-backfire valve, check with Dr. Rebuild...they list most of them. Places like Corvette Central, Eckler's, etc., list some of them but Doc Rebuild seems to have a more expansive coverage.

If it's the diverter valve in the vacuum system, most any of the suppliers carry them.
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Its the valve connected to the air pump, found one from PIPERS Corvette, for $700.00 complete and used.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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$700!!!! HOLY CRAP! That really smarts!

I'd be doing a lot more research into other sources for that. What is it about an '81 that makes it so expensive? Can you simply eliminate the smog stuff altogether where you live?
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In California nooo way, going to try and see if a 81 firebird one will work.
Thanks for helping
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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In California nooo way, going to try and see if a 81 firebird one will work.
Nope.
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Originally Posted by Roughrider
Are you referring to the diverter attached to the AIR smog pump? They're also known as anti-backfire valves. There's also a diverter valve in the vacuum system.

If it's the anti-backfire valve, check with Dr. Rebuild...they list most of them. Places like Corvette Central, Eckler's, etc., list some of them but Doc Rebuild seems to have a more expansive coverage.

If it's the diverter valve in the vacuum system, most any of the suppliers carry them.
Not '81. Sorry
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