Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Repaceable ??
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Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ??
Had the bad ball bearing noise appear on the way back from the pizza joint tonight. Popped the hood to find out it's comming from the air pump. I due plan to remove the pump in the future but for now i'm thinking of just replacing the bearing.
Is it available and easily done ??
TIA :cheers:
[Modified by AGENT 86, 8:06 PM 10/24/2003]
Is it available and easily done ??
TIA :cheers:
[Modified by AGENT 86, 8:06 PM 10/24/2003]
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (AGENT 86)
The bearings in mine went recently as well. I decided to replace it with the BPP air pump delete bracket. No more noise :cheers:
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (TA)
I would opt for the kit as well. It's no more difficult to put on than a new pump. Just a couple extra bolts and rippin' stuff out.
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (AGENT 86)
If you can't replace the bearings and don't want to spend the coin on a new one, phone Fred in Kamloops. He probably has a zillion of them lying around.
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (arbee)
I don't want to spend any real money getting air pump back to life. I will probably make my own eliminator. I will see when i get aroung to pulling pump. One day i will drive up to Kamloops and see all that Fred has there. So far everything i have asked him for has been a no go.
:cheers:
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (TA)
The bearings in mine went recently as well. I decided to replace it with the BPP air pump delete bracket. No more noise :cheers:
:cheers:
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (AGENT 86)
Mid America. For the set-up.
My gosh, now I remember you.
Oh poop.
damd. forget the answer.
Bye.
Need to tell everyone about you.
bye.
My gosh, now I remember you.
Oh poop.
damd. forget the answer.
Bye.
Need to tell everyone about you.
bye.
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (AGENT 86)
I had the same situation, not long ago. Not wanting to spend much money, I started to tear it apart. Something must have been frozen up in there. The bone yard looked in his Hollander and told me that mine was unique to the '84 Corvette. Over $400.00 list. Yeah, RIGHT! I was almost afraid to ask at the parts store, but Checker Auto parts had one in stock for $37.00, exchange. Like Checker is going to stock anything that only fits an '84 Vette. For that kind of money, I'm glad I couldn't get it apart. Good luck, and...
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (oldace84)
Mid America. For the set-up.
My gosh, now I remember you.
Oh poop.
damd. forget the answer.
Bye.
Need to tell everyone about you.
bye.
My gosh, now I remember you.
Oh poop.
damd. forget the answer.
Bye.
Need to tell everyone about you.
bye.
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (Southern Comfort)
A reman pump is only about 38 bucks at checker. Thats the way I went. Easy switch
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (Southern Comfort)
A reman pump is only about 38 bucks at checker. Thats the way I went. Easy switch
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (AGENT 86)
I don't want to spend any real money getting air pump back to life. I will probably make my own eliminator. I will see when i get aroung to pulling pump. One day i will drive up to Kamloops and see all that Fred has there. So far everything i have asked him for has been a no go.
:cheers:
:cheers:
[Modified by korvette4u, 11:17 AM 10/26/2003]
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Re: Air Pump Bearing Going Bye Bye------Replaceable ?? (korvette4u)
If your were looking for an air pump eliminator kit..... ....check with vettek50 for an awsome kit...i bought one and it is great in appearance and fit...service was excellant as well.. great guy to deal with
Thanks :cheers:
