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The smog pump is designed to help clean the air the exits the exhaust. It might actually be detrimental to remove it if you have to pass emissions testing.
NO.
Not legally according to Federal Law.
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Yes, but you have to have the PCM programmed for the removal. You might fail visual portion of a smog check, however.
Your best bet is to keep the smog pump in the truck. Just take the guts out of it, this will allow the pully to spin freely. Most states require the smog pump for inspection. Thank god it's only a visual.
The smog pump is located under the right front fender, I think you have to remove the tire to reach it. Good luck finding a replacement, if you do let me know, I am looking for one now.
The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora smog pump can be found on the left-hand side of the engine. The smog pump will be near the exhaust manifold.
`remove drive belt. disconnect primary and secondary ignition coil harness.remove AIR pump mounting bolts and remove the unit.
The 1985 Ford Ranger smog pump is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The smog pump will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
Yes, the only downside is that the car may not pass emission tests.
Get a carb. and you can eliminate alot of the unwanted mess in the engine bay.