Vantage exhaust vacuum pump
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The valves on my exhaust are open whether or not fuse 22 is out....not normally a problem, but I do have a remote kit to fit. I think the vacuum pump might've packed in - is there any way to check it easily (and where exactly is it?).
It's definitely not the valves themselves, as these are fairly new and move freely. Anything else I should check?
It's definitely not the valves themselves, as these are fairly new and move freely. Anything else I should check?
They can be a bit tricky to spot if you don't know what you're looking for, this will help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GwdMEZDk5g
You should be able to move them freely and easily.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GwdMEZDk5g
You should be able to move them freely and easily.
dbs2000 said:
They can be a bit tricky to spot if you don't know what you're looking for, this will help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GwdMEZDk5g
You should be able to move them freely and easily.
Thanks but that's a video of the valves - which I've tested and are fine (they're fairly new). It's the pump that I think has packed in.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GwdMEZDk5g
You should be able to move them freely and easily.
johnnyBv8 said:
The valves on my exhaust are open whether or not fuse 22 is out....not normally a problem, but I do have a remote kit to fit. I think the vacuum pump might've packed in - is there any way to check it easily (and where exactly is it?).
It's definitely not the valves themselves, as these are fairly new and move freely. Anything else I should check?
Does this help at all ?It's definitely not the valves themselves, as these are fairly new and move freely. Anything else I should check?
That's my finger in the video.
On the DB9 the pump, reservoir and solenoid are on the right hand side when looking from the rear of the car. They are tucked up under the rear wheel arch. I know you have a vantage but they may be in the same place
This is taken from the wheel well on the right of the car when looked at from the rear. The vertical one is the pump which is a ford unit and the blimp behind it is the air reservoir and there is also a solenoid valve and the pipe work.
The pump on my early DB9 is Ford Hella F81H2A451B.
I must stress this is a DB9 your Vantage may vary but you should have a similar looking setup. My problem was resolved by replacing the solenoid. I would check for vacuum line leaks etc. the pump when working is obvious from the noise and you can feel it.
On the DB9 the pump, reservoir and solenoid are on the right hand side when looking from the rear of the car. They are tucked up under the rear wheel arch. I know you have a vantage but they may be in the same place
This is taken from the wheel well on the right of the car when looked at from the rear. The vertical one is the pump which is a ford unit and the blimp behind it is the air reservoir and there is also a solenoid valve and the pipe work.
The pump on my early DB9 is Ford Hella F81H2A451B.
I must stress this is a DB9 your Vantage may vary but you should have a similar looking setup. My problem was resolved by replacing the solenoid. I would check for vacuum line leaks etc. the pump when working is obvious from the noise and you can feel it.
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