vacuum pump/ '97 F250 7.3l powerstroke

[youngie22]

hey guys not sure what funcion a vacuum pump has on my vehicle. I have a squeeky serpentine belt and think I tracked it to the vacuum pump. expensive to replace? a pain in the but. if you could inform this novice mechanic.

[Scott K]

The vacuum pump supplies vacuum to the brakes, and the heater controls. The pump isnt real easy to do, you will need to remove the fan, and you will need a speacial tool to get the fan off, then you will need to remove the vacuum pump pulley, and will need a puller for that, then just remove pump and replace. Its about an hour to an hour and a half job, if you have the tools.

[deadeye]

You should be able to rent those tools at any auto parts store. It makes doing the job pretty simple if you got the tools for it. Its a good saturday project if your really slow like me.

[dabaer]

are you sure its not just the belt? a few weeks ago i thought my alternater was going bad because of a real bad squek, but i gave the belt a little shot of wd40 and the squek went away. i dont bout your truck but just a thought.

[youngie22]

not the belt, seems that it eats up the belt. It could be just the pulley. I was told it is simole to remove on this vehicle, but I think I believe wandering eyes more so. doable but not simple! would that be right

[Scott K]

With the correct tools, very doable.