Air pump removal!!

[Jono FD3]

Right then guys...... I should know the ins and outs of this, but unfortunatly I dont so I\'m turning to the people in the know!!

Obviously unbolt & throw in the bin......... but do I just block the pipe from the back of the pump??

Also, I know people go on about under drive pullys, but are they needed & what do they do??

Would a shorter belt do the trick or do I need some other things too??

& what do I do with the other pipe that comes back to the air box..... block it off??? what\'s it for & what\'s it do??? From what I\'ve heard its something to do with the air pump (Think it\'s the one that makes the Mooing sound)!!!

Cheers
Jono

[nikp]

You certainly don\'t need underdrive pulleys. You can get away with a shorter belt. UNderdrive pulleys will slow your water pump and alternater down. Some tuners recommend underdrive pulleys due to an increase in contact area between the belt and the water pump pulley over standard pulleys, but as long as you get the right tension in the belt you shouldn\'t have any trouble with slippage.

[Jono FD3]

Cool!!! What shall I do with the 2 pipes in question though guys???

Jono