1999 Pontiac Firebird vacuum pump

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
87,765 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEENEE
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My check engine light came on and I took it to the dealer who said the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. Can the pump be reparied or is there some other fix that can be tried before I have to replace it. I have searched for the part so that I could have someone put it on for me to save money, but I can't seem to find it anywhere except the dealer. Will it damage my car to drive it until I can save up $900.00 to get it fixed? Any help or hints would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 5, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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you mean secondary air injection pump. 900 is a crazy amount of money for that. now that you know the name of the part you whould be able to find one either used etc. for a lot less money and it is not a difficult job to do. you will do absolutely no harm to vehicle driving with a bad air injection pump. you will need to have it fixed before your next emissions test. hope this helps
Jul 5, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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GEENEE
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Thank you so much, your reply was very helpful. It is much better news than the dealer guy gave me. And you are right, $900. is a crazy amount, I have priced them new online for around $150. And thanks for the heads up on the emissions test. Jeannie
Jul 5, 2008 at 11:44 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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your very welcome
Jul 5, 2008 at 2:04 PM
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