Smog Pump Rebuild -

[Spike Strip]

Just an FYI to those of you who may need or be needing a Smog Pump in the future.

My A1-Cardone ( less than 5K miles) air pump had a carbon grenade and start making this terrible thumping noise, so I sent a core to Rebuildingfactory.com . $150 + shipping later I received back what seems to be a high-quality rebuild. The thing runs silently, and blows like OE.

Sheesh, anything would be better than the Cardone unit.

Of course, you could still spend $800 for new one from Mr. T !

 

[2mbb]

Thanks for the info. The Cardone I had lasted for about 40k miles. Luckily I had my original on the shelf rebuilt by another vendor, similar to yours, but the vendor I used seems to be out of business now. I purchased a replacment cardone and have it on my shelf, but it's good to know that there is another vendor that will rebuild cores.

 

[Spike Strip]

I contacted the guy who did your other one - He's still in business, he just stopped doing LC pumps 'cuz (he said) he didn't want to have to buy 50,000 carbons at a time when he was doing so few rebuilds... If I could find a source to buy a couple dozen or so carbons, I'd just do it myself. These things are really simple.

I'm probably going to send the Cardone off to Reb Fact to have a backup. Owner said it does not have to be an OE core.

 

[dansawyer]

I have two on the bench waiting for bearings; I was not aware there were other components. What are 'carbons'. Are they required or can a unit be rebuilt with just new bearings? Thanks - Dan

 

[Spike Strip]

Carbons are the fiber "paddles" that spin and push air. They do wear, as well as age and become brittle. It's up to you if you want to replace 'em. I have not been able to find a retail source of these anywhere.

 

[NocalFJ60]

Thanks for the info.

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My smog pump just went out. I might send one off to them. I have lost count how many smog pumps I have replaces on my cruiser since I got it.