Engine driven vac pump (87 4kq)

[Denis]

  I did remove too, cause the knock sound.
  Everything is ok.
  Ðenis
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Ed Kellock 
    To: quattro at audifans.com 
    Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 4:26 PM
    Subject: Re: Engine driven vac pump (87 4kq)


    Several years ago, I removed just the push rod inside to get rid of
    the clacking and have not noticed any issues.  I lived at 8500 feet
    elevation then and 6000 now.

    Ed

    On Thu, 9 Dec 2004 13:33:26 -0600, Shawn Manny <shawn.manny at gmail.com> wrote:
    > Whats the group concensus on removing this item? The car will see
    > track day, rally cross and eventual stage rally use. I have heard some
    > say the brakes aren't as strong, while other sites say no prob's
    > reported. Anyone BTDT and have feed back? Mine is clacking like mad
    > (when cold)  and i'd love to pull it, but dont want to shoot myself in
    > the foot in doing so. Are there rebuild kits available for it?
    > 
    > Shawn
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