moconnor

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Did some searching but only found very old threads.

Is there a source for rebuilt FD air pumps? They are available new from Mazda for $1000+ (PN #N3A3-13-810) but that is a little rich for me.

My first one siezed dramatically and my current used one is starting to make an unpleasant noise. I could buy yet another used one but ideally I'd like rebuilt.

cewrx7r1

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You can pick up an electric air pump used by GM cars years ago.
RP in Dallas tried it out successfully years ago on a non stock engine.

cr-rex

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buy another used one and leave it unplugged. It will act as an idler until you plug it back in for whatever inspection you need it for. Practically 0 wear on the pump while retaining its presence....

DaleClark

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I think you just had bad luck with the used ones. Air pumps rarely go bad unless abused (left out in the rain or something crazy) and used ones are a dime a dozen.

Get another used one and call it a day.

Dale

moconnor

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Yeah - I guess I have just been unlucky there. The rest of the car has been pretty solid (well, solid for an FD).

I want to have one because my car idles like crap without it both on the stock ECU and with the PFC - and I am too lazy to tune the idle on the PFC.