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Oct 21, 2004 | 11:00 PM

Marc936

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Air pump seizing

my air pump seems to be seized up, it wont be moved by belts, anyone know what could be the problem?

Oct 21, 2004 | 11:02 PM

rs_1101

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its broken.

Oct 21, 2004 | 11:02 PM

rs_1101

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im just playing... odds are maybe you broke a fin? either remove it or get a new one. you cant take it apart. its only sold as a complete unit.

Oct 22, 2004 | 12:28 AM

HAILERS

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Take it apart and clean it. Reassymble and it's likely it will work.

Oct 22, 2004 | 06:49 AM

Marc936

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anyone know how to remove the entire unit? haynes manual doesnt say

Oct 22, 2004 | 08:03 AM

Parastie

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You onbolt it and remove the hoses from the back. There are 2 bolts holding it in place. One that allows you to adjust the tension on the belt and another that's acts as the swivel point.

Oct 22, 2004 | 10:13 AM

SureShot

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You can get used replacements cheap.
I bet half the members have one tossed in a corner somewhere.

Air pump seizing

Air pump seizing

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