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andy_driver

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secondary air pump do i really need it .
« on: 21 May 2010, 13:53:49 »
hi i cant here my secondary air pump coming on assume its buggered as soon as i start the car 2.5 v6 manual . could i do away with it or do i really need it . am i right in thinking its something to do with the emmisions .

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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2010, 14:01:26 »
Yes, it does improve emissions but only during warm up so will make no difference at MOT time. It can safely just be disconnected.

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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2010, 14:01:43 »
you can do without it,only there for clean emissions when cold :y
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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2010, 14:02:33 »
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you can do without it,only there for clean emissions when cold :y


edit ,damn beaten again ;D ;D
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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2010, 14:05:25 »
thats great thanks for the replys
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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #5 on: 21 May 2010, 14:34:40 »
Its GOOD not to here it. If you can hear it, its fubar!
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Re: secondary air pump do i really need it .
« Reply #6 on: 21 May 2010, 19:43:40 »
suspose thats a good thing not to hear it av had the car for 3 years 
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