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Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI: 1985-1992 (A2) Location of Vacuum Pump

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DanR

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Location of Vacuum Pump
Posted: Jul 2, 2010 1:15 PM
vacuum , pump , brake , pedal
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I looked all over my manual and can't find a location for the vacuum pump. My mechanic told me that I needed a repair kit because my brake pedal is incredibly hard at low speeds. So, I purchased the repair kit and now need to find the pump.
After that, what is the removal like? Anything special?

Thanks in advance. This is my first VW and first diesel.
FKH161

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Re: Location of Vacuum Pump
Posted: Jul 2, 2010 6:03 PM   in response to: DanR in response to: DanR
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Two different style pumps:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x82/tochtli83/DSC06152.jpg
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Re: Location of Vacuum Pump
Posted: Jul 2, 2010 7:10 PM   in response to: DanR in response to: DanR
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Does anyone have any information on uninstalling the vacuum pump? I thought it might just be a simple bolt-off, but with the gear looking end, it seems like there's more too it. I looked all the way through my manual again and didn't find anything.
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Re: Location of Vacuum Pump
Posted: Jul 2, 2010 7:32 PM   in response to: DanR in response to: DanR
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Remove the locking bolt & metal brace, and then pull out the pump... if the pump is
stuck, wiggle it side to side till it budges loose.

Don't worry about the gears.

So which pump do you have? The old style "dual diaphragm" type or the smaller new style?

edit-

Wiggle, not giggle... LOL

Edited by: FKH161 on Jul 2, 2010 7:33 PM
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Re: Location of Vacuum Pump
Posted: Jul 7, 2010 10:16 PM   in response to: FKH161 in response to: FKH161
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Does anyone know if he managed to remove the pump?
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