Replace vacuum pump

[Monk]

On the 96 N/A has anyone ever replaced the vacuum pump? This pump is only on for the year 96 n/a.

(Of course it is, :-( what a pain)

Any way would anyone know if I have to pull the full compressor bracket? To get at the bolts.

My pully is a solid piece and bolts go from back towards front, I'm assuming this pump is threaded.

Lol wondering if I dare open this can of worm orrrrr is semi decent once I get into it? Almost looks like I have to pull power steering pump?

[Roy]

So your vac pump is on the drivers side? Have not run into this one yet but you should be able to remove without but I am just guessing.
Will check into another 96 in the lot today.

[Monk]

Correct , drivers side this a pic but this dont show the compressor bracket.

[Monk]

Sooooo basicly I found a Google pix, in this pic they replaced the ac compressor with a bypass pulley (top right) with just a pully and JUST below you can see the 3 bolt hole where the pulley for the vacuum pump would be, that weird bracket on right is same as I have. Seems to go over steering pump as well...... Shezzz

[Monk]

Now if you can imagine a vacuum pump and a compressor ,equals zero room to find a way to get behind, for bolt heads as it faces back to front,lol

[Roy]

Try and see if you can see bolts from behind, a socket, extension and a univerval with electric tape around the joint will stiffen uni, should do the trick

[Monk]

Done, was defiantly a pain job for garage, had to remove compressor bracket for the 96 N/A, some pics of finished project.

now.......... bring on the heat , the a/c is ready

[whitehumh2]

Glad you got it fixed!!!