The bearings in the AIR pump in my 93 Z are going out. When I start up, I can hear a whining coming from the pump for about 10 seconds. I know its not necessary to have this thing operating and it's embarrasing when it decides to start whine.
So, what I want to know is if I should just unplug it, if I should remove it, or if it would be better to replace it. I am in Florida and don't have to worry about emmissions testing. I donno if unplugging it would cause the engine light to stay on, but I want to avoid that. THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT

 

Tear that sucker off . It will give ya some room and look way better without it. Use 22mm plugs for the exhaust holes.

 

from what i've heard, since your car is a 93... it uses ODB 1, therefore you shouldn't throw a code for removing the AIR

 

Mine is doing the same thing.

Does anybody have a diagram of the AIR pump and what needs to be taken off?


Thanks

 

So, you guys would lean more towards removing the thing completely and freeing up space, rather than unplugging it and leaving the system still in place?

 

zmydust.com
could air pump removal site

 

EXCELLENT!!!

You wouldnt happen to know one for blocking off or removing the EGR on a 94 also would you.


(not trying to thread jack... just build on topic a little )

 

Yea, thats a hulpful link THANKS!! Guess I'll be removing that thing.

 

OH and for the EGR...

block off plates


need the intake plates. company got back with me extremely fast

 

Hey, check with GM or Chevrolet and see if there's an open recall on that part for your car. There's still one open on my '96 Z28 that I need to take care of this spring and GM's required by law to pay for it free of charge. I found out by calling Chevy's customer service and gave them my VIN #. Hope that solves it for you.

 

Thanks I didn't know about calling to see about recalls. That would be great. I wonder if my drive shaft is covered too

 

I blocked the AIR fittings , on my long tubes with 5 pennies on each side along with factory bolts, that have the pipes in them jus break the pipe out place 5 pennies stacked into header a lil rtv on that bolt thing screw back on and its sealed