First Question:
I'm trying to loosen the Air/Smog Pump so that I can remove the belt and replace it. I loosened the bolt that tightens and slides against the bracket and the bolt that allows the pump to pivot, but it still will not budge.
Am I missing something? I don't want to force it and possibly break something.
Second Question: In changing all my hoses, I came upon the water pump "bypass" hose pictured below.
Notice how the mechanic for the PO "cut" a piece of heater hose and didn't even do a good job at it. It's too long! It actually crimped up.
What would this have cause besides some restriction?
This illustrates how using Factory/O.E.M. parts makes such a big difference.
I'm trying to loosen the Air/Smog Pump so that I can remove the belt and replace it. I loosened the bolt that tightens and slides against the bracket and the bolt that allows the pump to pivot, but it still will not budge.
Am I missing something? I don't want to force it and possibly break something.
Second Question: In changing all my hoses, I came upon the water pump "bypass" hose pictured below.
Notice how the mechanic for the PO "cut" a piece of heater hose and didn't even do a good job at it. It's too long! It actually crimped up.
What would this have cause besides some restriction?
This illustrates how using Factory/O.E.M. parts makes such a big difference.