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Problem Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI

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  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    somech wrote: »
    servo pump aka vacuum pump wheres the fluid in that??

    its oil fed.
    according to this it does have the servo pump on the alternator.
    ...work permit granted!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    goldspanners wrote: »
    its oil fed.
    according to this it does have the servo pump on the alternator.


    So technically it could only be the pump as the alternator is a dry unit. Good post tho' GS never come accross that layout before, (and don't much like the idea). ;):T
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    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

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  • somech
    somech Posts: 624 Forumite
    i bow to goldspanners greatness wel spotted
    still confused at the ecu failed part tho
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    So technically it could only be the pump as the alternator is a dry unit. Good post tho' GS never come accross that layout before, (and don't much like the idea). ;):T

    the alternator is sealed, the pump runs independently off the back of the alternator and can be split. i remember doing one on an old nissan vannette the screws were solid and a right pain to loosen,they didn't use hex heads it was philips headed screws and wouldn't budge without a fight.
    most recon places will not take the pumps off for this reason, they usually do them as complete units.
    ...work permit granted!
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    somech wrote: »
    i bow to goldspanners greatness wel spotted
    still confused at the ecu failed part tho

    theres no need,really no need.:p

    i don't think both are connected, i think they either got the diagnosis wrong or the ecu is a seperate issue altogether.

    even if the oil did leak into the alternator it shouldn't have caused the ecu to fail. oil being non conductive and all that.
    ...work permit granted!
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    So technically it could only be the pump as the alternator is a dry unit. Good post tho' GS never come accross that layout before, (and don't much like the idea). ;):T

    its popular on a lot of diesels. petrols take thier vacuum from the manifold.
    ...work permit granted!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    goldspanners wrote: »
    the alternator is sealed, the pump runs independently off the back of the alternator and can be split. i remember doing one on an old nissan vannette the screws were solid and a right pain to loosen,they didn't use hex heads it was philips headed screws and wouldn't budge without a fight.
    most recon places will not take the pumps off for this reason, they usually do them as complete units.

    So technically it could only be the pump as the alternator is a dry unit?
    Yes?;)
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    So technically it could only be the pump as the alternator is a dry unit?
    Yes?;)

    yes, it can only be the pump,but it may be easier to find a whole alternator unit with the pump. the alternator contains no oil.

    it may look like this.
    ...work permit granted!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    goldspanners wrote: »
    yes, it can only be the pump,but it may be easier to find a whole alternator unit with the pump. the alternator contains no oil.

    it may look like this.

    Getting shi*ti ain't it??? ;);):T
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    Getting shi*ti ain't it??? ;);):T

    ehh? am i missing something bri :question:

    (wheres the shoulder shrugging smiley gone?)
    ...work permit granted!
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