Ok 20, yeah i just couldn't remember the number.
And thanks for the suggestions. I will follow these before doing anything. It sure would be nice if the "bad" pump had a fix possible. Then i would have the option of driving both cars safely for a while.
I have not fussed with anything under the hood. Just been worried about the mold.
I received some advice on engine cleaning in my other project thread for car #1 so i will follow that.
I still have a question of these pads though.. if i were to soak them with mildew killer and/or if i need to just let them dry out from the water... do these pads ever fully dry out on their own? I've used paper towels and pressed down and got all of the water up and out that i can, but there is still a thin layer of water sitting under all of it. I have been leaving the windows open but i could see this taking a month to dry like that, no?
Is there some kind of powder i can put down to absorb and then vacuum out?
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Originally Posted by vwnate1
20" of vaccum when tested at the pump's inlet .
12" isn't going to do anything .
I hope you've begun the normal ritual engine & chassis cleaning and de greasing because where you're going to be working is always filthy and tiny bits of crud WILL fall in and cause more problems .
Before taking the 'bad' pump off, remove the hard line and then the valve that screws in and check it ~ they fail and/or get cruddy and so cause loos of vacuum when the pump is otherwise still healthy and no need to dismount it .
The pump proper is held to the engine by 5MM ATF hed allen screws and they're always full of dirt, clean them out with a tiny flat screw driver and always tap the Allen wrench or socket (better to use a 3/8" drive Allen socket) before trying to turn them loose .
I'd go check out the Dollar Store typ places for mildew killers ~ read the labels .
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