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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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ID engine component

So somewhat random, but can anyone identify what this particular part is that is mounted just below the AC compressor, above the PS pump? About 6” round with a 1.5” round almost cap looking part. Has the four dimples on it.

Really what I am also questioning is that round cap part rattles and vibrates up and down, can hear from inside the truck. Was not sure if that was normal as I don’t recall hearing it in the past, but not sure when it started if it did.

 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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That sir is your vacuum pump, it operates your brakes and anything that needs vacuum.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:39 PM
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Yup^^^, very important little piece!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:39 PM
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If you replace it make sure you install studs, theres a bolt that is very difficult to remove and install (you have to remove the pulley) with studs no need to remove the pulley.
They have the same thread as a 5.4 2v exhaust studs and work great, thats what I used.
 

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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks everyone. Guess my next question, should you hear/see the cap bouncing up and down?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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It should be smooth. Replace in doubt, you can be stranded...ask me how I know.

Replace PS high side line while in there
 
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Old Jul 28, 2019 | 10:18 PM
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Bugger, seems the pulley is running fine, which is what a lot of people saw when failed, so at least have that going for me. Otherwise yeah, that little round cap just vibrates/bounces up and down like crazy and can hear it rattling while sitting idling.

Guess Is that is the next fix, thanks.
 
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