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11-04-05, 11:06 AM
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The air pump removal is not hard.
You will need to plug the air filter box outlet hole.
The main issue is the fan.
The air pump belt provided much of the torque to drive the fan.
Without it, you only have the alternator belt, and it's contact sector across the fan pulley is short.
I am using a dual alternator pulley with 2 belts.
You will need to plug the air filter box outlet hole.
The main issue is the fan.
The air pump belt provided much of the torque to drive the fan.
Without it, you only have the alternator belt, and it's contact sector across the fan pulley is short.
I am using a dual alternator pulley with 2 belts.
11-04-05, 12:23 PM
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Its one less accessory that has to be turned, but the increase is hardly noticeable. Also, note that if you have an s5 n/a, the air pump provides the pressure to open your vdi and 6pi actuators.
11-04-05, 12:37 PM
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I took mine off when my ports were stuck, and i didnt notice any difference. Also, dont plan on passing emissions without it. But the engine bay does look a bit cleaner.
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Originally Posted by fcs rule
no emmission here in my part of PA so i can take it off..lol
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