grayforge
Well Known Member
Hi folks,
With a mind towards keeping unnecessary weight off my build, I'm removing the vacuum pump adapter and drive gear. I did a bunch of research and most people, including Mahlon, say that removing the gear and re-installing the cover plate is perfectly fine. The only issue is the long studs that either need to be removed and swapped with shorter studs/bolts or have spacers installed over them.
However, a few have mentioned a reduction in oil pressure can be caused by removing the gear. Plus, there's the part: LW-10303, which is a $150 plug to replace the gear.
So do you need the plug or don't you and are there any issues with not installing it? I wonder why this part exist if it's not needed.
Thanks!
Russ
With a mind towards keeping unnecessary weight off my build, I'm removing the vacuum pump adapter and drive gear. I did a bunch of research and most people, including Mahlon, say that removing the gear and re-installing the cover plate is perfectly fine. The only issue is the long studs that either need to be removed and swapped with shorter studs/bolts or have spacers installed over them.
However, a few have mentioned a reduction in oil pressure can be caused by removing the gear. Plus, there's the part: LW-10303, which is a $150 plug to replace the gear.
So do you need the plug or don't you and are there any issues with not installing it? I wonder why this part exist if it's not needed.
Thanks!
Russ