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Vacuum pump dead? - Purplecomputer - 11-24-2012
So the other day, I loose breaks when I am trying to pull into the driveway of my job. No big deal...
I go around the block, get the car in the driveway and park. Turn off the engine and nothing!
Its still running. I learned from ronnie, that engine shut off is controlled by the vacuum. So I open the hood expecting to see a loose hose. That is not what I find.
I find Oil i spewing out the big hose coming from the vacuum pump and I couldnt stop the engine with the engine stop tab on the linkage.
So I disconnect fuel and choke the engine of air. Got it off and hopefully i didnt seize it.
Anyone have any idea what might be the issue? Is it common for oil to come out of hoses with a bad vacuum pump?
RE: Vacuum pump dead? - Simpler=Better - 11-24-2012
Don't know a lot but sounds like vac diaphragms. You can pull the pump, gut it, and reinstall as a quick fix until you can get parts
RE: Vacuum pump dead? - Purplecomputer - 11-24-2012
(11-24-2012, 04:44 PM)Simpler=Better Don't know a lot but sounds like vac diaphragms. You can pull the pump, gut it, and reinstall as a quick fix until you can get parts
Im not in a rush at this point. the mercedes is going to be a sunday/project car as I am probably buying a daily driver tomorrow. Just wanted to get an idea since its just sitting at my jobs driveway