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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Vacuum Pump Replacement

I'm in desperate need of getting my vacuum pump replaced, but I can't get the pulley off the pump to remove the bolts. Any ideas on what it takes to remove it? I'm currently getting maybe one good pump of the brakes before the lack of vacuum renders my brake booster useless. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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What year model. The older ones had 3 bolts holding the pulley on.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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i couldnt get off either, i took it to a shop and they did it for five bucks
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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i couldnt get off either, i took it to a shop and they did it for five bucks
lol Something just ain't right here where is that shop located.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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What year model. The older ones had 3 bolts holding the pulley on.
Its a '94. It too had 3 bolts, but after backing them most of the way you back right into the pulley. I had read in previous post that you need a certain type of puller to get it off without damaging it.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Ok that is a whole different setup the older ones was EASY. I have never had to change that style probably need something like a power steering pump puller.
Some parts houses rent them.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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You need a power steering pump pulley puller. Some part houses will let you change it there or rent the tool to you. Or go buy one from a discount place like Harbor Frieght. This is a power steering pump but same pricipal.




http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=66868

Here's a link for another style. To install just use a long bolt with a nut and washer to push it back on the new pump.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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And any other way will damage the pulley.
 
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I am soooo glad i have the older style. man what a drag! Luckily most of the shops will do it for cheap!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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greenville, ca indian valley trading post, i had it out already and just handed him the pump. it took him two minutes but i didnt see what he used, i tried using a pully puller and it started to bend it so i just took it in.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Branden go back and read your post again thats why I wanted to know where the shop was. I have a power steering puller and installer.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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starmilt... yea i went to take it off with a pulley puller and the sides started bending in, so i had to even it out and it is now off center and wobbles a bit. so i just took it in. do you live in cali?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by branden.w
i couldnt get off either, i took it to a shop and they did it for five bucks

This is the post read it real close.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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Noooooo on the cali, I'm in fairbanks.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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lol, your minds in the gutter. im moving to alaska in august. how do you like it there?
 
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