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by uzzo2
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Vacuum Pump R&R Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Go to your local auto parts store and buy what's called a distributor wrench set. It's make of two pieces that each are an "L" shape that have a 3/8" square drive fitting that snap together. One "L" is 1/2" and the other "L" is 9/16". This will work for ...
by uzzo2
Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:18 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Vacuum Pump R&R Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Yea vortex is good for that... If I recall correctly, you can reach all of the bolts on the vacuum pump with a few extensions on a 1/4" ratchet. I took mine off last summer and I don't remember having any problems getting it off at all. well, i don't know what's going on with mine, my pump is ...
by uzzo2
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Vacuum Pump R&R Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2770

Vacuum Pump R&R Question

hello all, new to the forum, i posted this on the vw vortex forum and no one has replied to it. thought maybe someone here could help me. I am needing to replace my vacuum pump in my 86 golf 1.6L engine. I have the replacement pump which is a rotary pump. But, the bolt that holds the bracket down on...