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Old 05-08-08, 09:42 PM
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Getting rid of airpump

I am going to be getting rid of my airpump.

I understand that i need to purchase 2 pulley's and 1 belt.

I currently have A/C and would like to keep it in the car.

When doing the Airpump elimination will I be able to keep the A/C?


I see alot of cars thta do this mod and Im not sure if they have A/C still or not.

Is the procedure different if you have A/C?
Old 05-08-08, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wb123
When doing the Airpump elimination will I be able to keep the A/C?
Yes


Originally Posted by wb123
Is the procedure different if you have A/C?

No
Old 05-08-08, 11:28 PM
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When getting rid of the airpump is there any way of getting around the shitty idle the car will have with the stock ECU ?

Couldnt you just cut a bit or a wire on the stock harness so the airpump is bypassed ?

Reason I am asking is because I am going to replace some belts and I wanted to get rid of the airpump at the same time ..

I will be getting a POwer FC within the near future but I may have to drive my car for about a month with out an airpump before i get my power fc...

Any tricks or tips to keep the car running smooth without the airpump until i replace stock ECU?
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Why don't you just go with this new part that a member has fabed and is offering a group by on it.
GARCO MOTORWORKS (Air Pump Deletion Idler)
They have fabed up a bracket with pulley the will get rid of the Air Pump leaving just a pulley in its place that can retain the stock belt.
Seems like the easiest solution to me in getting ride of the Air Pump.
Hope this helps
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my car seemed to idle fine after removing the airpump, i dont think it will be anything unbearable for a month. just unplug the airpump relay and see how it runs, if its tolerable for you, then remove it.
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I removed my air pump, disconnected the relay and it idled just fine. I don't have the pulleys, got a four rib smaller belt (forgot what size) and slotted my alternator tensioner bracket to get an additional 3/8 inch more of play.

It should work for you.
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Originally Posted by wb123
Any tricks or tips to keep the car running smooth without the airpump until i replace stock ECU?
Use the FSM and adjust the idle until it's smooth.
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