AIR pump eliminator question
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Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
AIR pump eliminator question
I just completed the install of a Breathless Performance eliminator kit on my '88. It seems to be a little noiser than the stock pump was and I was wondering if this is normal. I went back and tightened everything again but it still has a little noise that bothers me. If anyone else has this noise with an eliminator I'd really like to hear. :seeya
Racer
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From: loughborough Leics ENGLAND
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (BiZ)
I had a noise that came and went depending on how hard i launched the car.
I found that the alternator impelar was hitting the top suspension arm under torque shift of the motor.
i redrilled the tie rod to move the alternator back to were it was as standard and have had ni issues since. this was on a 90 car.
:cheers:
I found that the alternator impelar was hitting the top suspension arm under torque shift of the motor.
i redrilled the tie rod to move the alternator back to were it was as standard and have had ni issues since. this was on a 90 car.
:cheers:
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (BLUE ONE)
I am gonna jump in here with another question (Sorry I cant answer yours)...
Anyone see a problem with just using a Heim Joint setup and bolting to the PS/AIR Stud (lower closest to center of block), and then to the alternator? The alt would have to roll in a bit, but still seems to clear the valve covers fine, and the angle (using rods to test) seems like it wouldnt be a problem. IMO It would look cleaner then having the eliminator kit there, and cost alot less. I have to use a custom belt anyways so no worries there...
Anyone?
Matt
Anyone see a problem with just using a Heim Joint setup and bolting to the PS/AIR Stud (lower closest to center of block), and then to the alternator? The alt would have to roll in a bit, but still seems to clear the valve covers fine, and the angle (using rods to test) seems like it wouldnt be a problem. IMO It would look cleaner then having the eliminator kit there, and cost alot less. I have to use a custom belt anyways so no worries there...
Anyone?
Matt
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Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (BLUE ONE)
I don't believe this noise is coming for hitting anything. I mainly only hear it when it is idling. But theres a reason for that, with no cats, duals, and flowmasters, i really don't hear much when I'm on the throttle but angry exhaust. :lol: I think I might loosen everything up, and retighten everything so I know its all running true and straight and not causing any bind ont he bearing in the pulley. Not really sure if it will healp but its a start. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Liberal Kansas
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (ZAD54)
I have some extra noise every now and then. I tracked it down to the pulley. Everything on mine is straight with no binding. I think the pulley is not of the best quality
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Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (Rob90)
Rob90: Thats about where I thought the noise was coming from too. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't the only one with the problem. I would hate for a bearing to go out in it driving down the road. With the luck I've been having lately, you just never can tell. :seeya
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Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
Re: AIR pump eliminator question (KYVette90)
Make sure you keep grease in it. :cheers: