fixing a leaking vacuum pump

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05-20-2019, 06:17 AM

genik

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fixing a leaking vacuum pump

I had to replace my Vacuum Pump because it had a small leak. It was not from the o-ring but the VP it self. Should i open the VP to try to fix it?

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05-20-2019, 07:33 AM

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I wouldn't bother, if it was failing then better to dump it. If the VP fails and seizes up it will take out your cam/chain/guide/valves.

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05-20-2019, 08:19 AM

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VP costs about 100 bucks, safer to get a new one. Those I see in other posts that it can seize and kill your timing assembly.

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05-20-2019, 08:44 AM

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The bmw vacuum pump or some other after market one?

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05-20-2019, 09:55 AM

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BMW pump will cost your arm first. Go to ECStuning and look it up, I think Pierburg was the brand I bought. It does come with the gasket. And so far so good, it's been an year.

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05-20-2019, 09:59 AM

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Yuptec is correct, the original is also Pierburg, note there are two version, the S and the non S so get your part number from Realoem before ordering.

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