My vacuum pump does not suck and that sucks. Anyone know a good source for one ? there is a new one on Ebay but its made in Hungary. I may take a chance on it. The cost of used ones are not that attractive. Especially when they also can fail at any time.Winter is almost here and I need vacuum to get the transfer case into 4WD.

did a search on this a while ago. found a few pods for about 90 from a few suppliers. wouldn't even bother with used since they never last. if you do a search on here you should find a discussion fo switching to an electric vac pump, used in other vehicles. i was going to go that route, but found one of my 4 pumps actually works. for now lol

mine does not have a pod. Its the 1 piece unit. I found it at Rock Auto for $113. Its a little more than I wanted to spend but they have done me well in the past.

the pod mounts on the shaft with 2 bolts. you just get the vacuum part and swap it out on your gear shaft, unless you have a belt drive pump, which it doesn't look like from your garage photo. i've had good luck with rock auto also.

Oh!!! I knew I should have waited before I pulled the trigger on that. Oh well, I have always been an impulse buyer. Thanks for the info.

the vacuum pump on the WV passat 94 is electric and cost about 5$ it have enought pull for the operation of the complete vehicule when the engine is stop . i know why you need vacuum when the car is stop . All the doors locking mecanisme , tailgate diesel fuel door is vacuum activated and cannot use the engine pump i might a 1 on a shelf somewhere .

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