air pump change over and removal of valve

oldvolvoguy · Post by **oldvolvoguy** » 09 May 2006, 12:30

Im going to attempt the change over from my stock but inop airpump on my 97 850 turbo. Ive been told the change over works as well with a 960 pump. Any input about this? Second, how in the world do I get the bolts out from the bottom of the sas valve. There is just no room. Do I remove the large heat shield and take the pipe as well?

Post by **pfeener** » 09 May 2006, 13:48

I just finished doing the pump/SAS on mine a few weeks ago. I used a pump from a VW as stated in the repair section of this forum. Worked great; the pump was almost new and cost me $45 including shipping on ebay.

I know the bolts on the SAS valve look tough, but they aren't all that bad. I soaked the bolts with PB Blaster a few times a couple of days before the repair. As far as a wrench... I took a cheap open end and box combination wrench and cut it in half so each piece was abour 3-4 inches. I also ground down the sides on the open end wrench quite a bit so it would fit in there. Maybe I was lucky, but the bolts on mine came right out and I was done within 15 minutes. I'm sure you could buy a stubby wrench that would work well or a small ratcheting box wrench...but I'm cheap.