Smog pump locked up on me.

chris91LX · 02-12-2002, 05:23 PM

Damn thing turned one day, locked up the next. I need to know my options, Napa has a new one for $51 w/ exchange, but if I can bypass it for now I might do that. The money thing is getting ridiculous, I have credit card companies sending me love letters. Is there a way i can put an idler pulley or something on there, or bypass it alltogether until I can afford a new one?
Thanks,
Chris

avbcon12 · 02-12-2002, 06:00 PM

just run a shorter belt. thats it!

route the belt like the smog pump wasnt even there.

adam

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 02-12-2002, 06:13 PM

i have a short belt on because of the same problem, but my cats are clogged now, and i need to get my off road h pipe on for all that lost hp.

i passed my emissions with no smog pump, stock h pipe, and no mufflers....

gtsr515 · 02-12-2002, 10:43 PM

Chris, remove it, save it, and simply run a shorter belt, this is a common thing. if you live in an area that requires emmission testing then you will need it when that notice comes, otherwise, toss it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PKRWUD · 02-15-2002, 04:19 AM

If you have stock cats, replace the pump. Otherwise, they won't get up to the correct operating temp, and will melt closed when the richer exhaust hits them.

Take care,
-Chris

chris91LX · 02-15-2002, 10:47 AM

Thanks guys. I pulled it off for now, I'm running and o/r x right now anyway. When I get called to test I'll pick up a new one and throw on the stock h. Thanks again for the replies.

Tim89LXvert · 02-15-2002, 03:10 PM

My buddy's went out, and I think Autozone had a rebuilt one for around $20.

If not, I have the stock one off my 89. Just pulled it off last month, and I am not planning on reusing it.

02-12-2002, 05:23 PM	#1
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Smog pump locked up on me. Damn thing turned one day, locked up the next. I need to know my options, Napa has a new one for $51 w/ exchange, but if I can bypass it for now I might do that. The money thing is getting ridiculous, I have credit card companies sending me love letters. Is there a way i can put an idler pulley or something on there, or bypass it alltogether until I can afford a new one? Thanks, Chris

02-12-2002, 06:00 PM	#2
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	just run a shorter belt. thats it! route the belt like the smog pump wasnt even there. adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

02-12-2002, 06:13 PM	#3
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	i have a short belt on because of the same problem, but my cats are clogged now, and i need to get my off road h pipe on for all that lost hp. i passed my emissions with no smog pump, stock h pipe, and no mufflers.... __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

02-12-2002, 10:43 PM	#4
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Chris, remove it, save it, and simply run a shorter belt, this is a common thing. if you live in an area that requires emmission testing then you will need it when that notice comes, otherwise, toss it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

02-15-2002, 04:19 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	If you have stock cats, replace the pump. Otherwise, they won't get up to the correct operating temp, and will melt closed when the richer exhaust hits them. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-15-2002, 10:47 AM	#6
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Thanks guys. I pulled it off for now, I'm running and o/r x right now anyway. When I get called to test I'll pick up a new one and throw on the stock h. Thanks again for the replies.

02-15-2002, 03:10 PM	#7
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	My buddy's went out, and I think Autozone had a rebuilt one for around $20. If not, I have the stock one off my 89. Just pulled it off last month, and I am not planning on reusing it. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

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