Home page
  Active Threads   Forum Search   Top Posters List   Private Messenger   Vette Registry Email System   Corvette Quiz
  Members Vettes & Pictures   Member Stories   Member Stats   Real Time Member Map   Member Search   Lifetime Member List   Member Calendar Entry Form   Who's Online
  Vette Registry Data   Corvette Statistics   Corvette Tips & Tricks   Corvette How-Tos   Corvette Club Directory   Corvette Events Calendar   Corvette Mechanic Directory   Corvette VIN Decoder   Save the Wave   Corvette Emblem History   C3 Corvette Birthday Calculator   C3 Corvette Build Dates & Trim Tag Codes   1953-1982 Corvette Parts & Illustration Catalog
  Corvette Parts Auctions on eBay   Corvette Books   Vette Registry In-Stock Apparel & Accessories   Vette Registry Member Name Badges   Vette Registry Custom Apparel & Accessories @ Zazzle   Vette Registry Window Stickers   Vette Registry Member Calendars   Shop Amazon.com
  Our History   Advertise with Us   Sponsor List   Link to Us   Compare Levels   Member Agreement   Terms of Service   Privacy Policy   Contact Us
☰

Smog Pump Belt?

Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust

6 Messages
Page 1 of 1
Share:
Sponsored Content
Don't Miss Out!
Join us for our 2026 Vette Registry Member Gathering! Click for full details.

Already a Member?

Welcome back! Access your account.

Sign In

Not yet a Member?

Join our community! Registration is free.

Join Free

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 2:17pmMessage 1 of 6
j
jsgarner
Free Member
Send PM
Garner, NC - USA
Joined: 4/16/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Hey Folks!  I'm a newbie here!  Just purchased my '82...I'm so excited, I can't even sleep at night!  Got a question...
The smog pump belt has been removed.  Do I really need to replace it and if so, is it alright to drive it in the meantime?
Thanks in advance!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 2:51pmMessage 2 of 6
Profile Pic
DaveM
Lifetime Member
Send PM
Flanders, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/27/2004
Posts: 2556
Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
There is no problem running with out it. Is the check engine light on? It mayaffect the o2 sensor, not sure. If you put the belt back on make sure the pump works, maybe that's why the belt was removed.
Good luck with it.
Dave

 

Lifetime Member #116
Dave's '82

   

Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 2:59pmMessage 3 of 6
j
jsgarner
Free Member
Send PM
Garner, NC - USA
Joined: 4/16/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior

Yep, the "Check Engine" light is on.  I assumed (i.e., hoped!) that's all the light was on for.

Thanks for the insight!
 
Man...this place is grrrreat!
 
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 3:08pmMessage 4 of 6
r
ranger3
Lifetime Member
Send PM
North Charleston, SC - USA
Joined: 3/20/2004
Posts: 4208
Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
You probably need to check with the NC authorities if your car requires an annual inspection that includes emissions. Most cars are exempt after a certain age.  I would check before I removd the pump.

p.s What part of NC is Garner located? I am in SC.

Scott
ranger32007-04-16 19:23:58
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 3:31pmMessage 5 of 6
j
jsgarner
Free Member
Send PM
Garner, NC - USA
Joined: 4/16/2007
Posts: 111
Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Thanks Scott...that's good advice. I'll do just that!
 
p.s.:  Garner is just beside Raleigh...
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post

Smog Pump Belt?

Posted: 4/16/07 4:06pmMessage 6 of 6
x
xfire
Former Member
Send PM
Saxonburg, PA - USA
Joined: 11/14/2003
Posts: 143
Vette(s): 1982 Black over red, doing a resto.
Have somebody put a scanner on it to check the codes, it may be something else setting the check engine light.
 
I removed the air pump, EGR valve, and other things and my check engine light does not come on.
 
It was on for a speed sensor that I replaced after I bought the car.
 
That computer (ECM) is one of the first, so it's slow and not so good.
 
I did the Classic Car plate thing, no emissions check. Works for me!
 
Sure makes the 82 run better.
 
Denny
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Share:

in Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust


Sponsored Content