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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: gords on March 21, 2005, 21:17:46

Title: What's this called?
Post by: gords on March 21, 2005, 21:17:46

Can someone tell me what the black thing is (not the pipe!), at the center of this picture?

It's leaking engine oil all over the drive/road. can it be fixed (new gasket?) or will it more likely need replacing?

Title: What's this called?
Post by: DIE BOK on March 21, 2005, 21:23:41

Is it not the oil filter adaptor :?:

Title: What's this called?
Post by: Paul on March 21, 2005, 21:28:51

If you mean the item behind the green pipe clip.

I belive it's the Brake Vacuum Pump.

Title: What's this called?
Post by: gords on March 21, 2005, 21:29:55

Quote from: "DIE BOK"

Is it not the oil filter adaptor :?:

No idea, what's one of those?

I'm sure the mechanic chappy said something about it being some sort of pump, but I didn't pay enough attention :roll:

Title: What's this called?
Post by: gords on March 21, 2005, 21:31:14

Quote from: "Paul"

If you mean the item behind the green pipe clip.

Yes

Quote from: "Paul"

I belive it's the Brake Vacuum Pump.

Would that leak engine oil?

Title: What's this called?
Post by: ChrisW on March 21, 2005, 21:37:54

Yes they can leak - have you noticed any difference in the brake pedal, having to pump it to get decent pressure or anything?

First step would be to replace the gasket and see if that does any good, they can tend to fracture and split so replacement may be necessary - just over £100 for a new one  :shock:

Title: What's this called?
Post by: gords on March 21, 2005, 21:40:30

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

Yes they can leak - have you noticed any difference in the brake pedal, having to pump it to get decent pressure or anything?

Spooky :shock:  yes, not always but sometimes a second press is needed to get a decent feel (if you know what I mean :wink:  :lol: )

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

First step would be to replace the gasket and see if that does any good, they can tend to fracture and split so replacement may be necessary - just over £100 for a new one  :shock:

How easy are they to get off?

Title: What's this called?
Post by: ChrisW on March 21, 2005, 22:05:56

Quote from: "gords"

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

Yes they can leak - have you noticed any difference in the brake pedal, having to pump it to get decent pressure or anything?

Spooky :shock:  yes, not always but sometimes a second press is needed to get a decent feel (if you know what I mean :wink:  :lol: )

Sounds like the same symptoms I have too then  :wink:

Haven't got a clue on how difficult it is to remove but I might have a better idea next week!  :wink:  :lol:

Title: What's this called?
Post by: gords on March 21, 2005, 22:09:45

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

Quote from: "gords"

Quote from: "ChrisW70"

Yes they can leak - have you noticed any difference in the brake pedal, having to pump it to get decent pressure or anything?

Spooky :shock:  yes, not always but sometimes a second press is needed to get a decent feel (if you know what I mean :wink:  :lol: )

Sounds like the same symptoms I have too then  :wink:

Haven't got a clue on how difficult it is to remove but I might have a better idea next week!  :wink:  :lol:

After you then, my good chap :wink:  Please remember to file a report, promptly :lol:

Title: What's this called?
Post by: Eeyore on March 21, 2005, 22:14:30

It's definately the break vacuum pump. Do they leak?

If mine was owt to go by - yes. It can dump most of the engines oil in about three miles if it gets too bad.

No, really.

The good news is that it isn't too hard to replace - a bit fiddly mind.

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore