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Originally Posted by 420 benz
Can someone please tell me why a failed vacuum pump will wipe out my engine as mentioned in this post?
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Chunks of the metal linkage fall into the timing chain = broken chain and bent valves.
Diesel Engine Mechanical:
1982-240D-Vacuum System
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105201
Vacuum pump lesson learned
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=872760#post872760
Vacuum Pump Gasket Sealer & Torque
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138153