Clicking from this… what is it?
 

When the key is turned to electrics on, but prior to start, this clicks quite audibly ever 1.5 seconds. What is it, and is it supposed to make that sound? It's located under the hood up towards the right front facia of the '94 Z.

(BTW, Z manuals are on order!)

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Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

Secondary vacuum pump. If its turning on every few seconds, you have a vacuum leak somewhere in the system.

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Sounds like it is trying to cycle on once on it should run at least a few seconds. It is the vacuum pump for the secondary's. It may be repairable. Check out Dynomite's sticky's or I'm sure he will post up a link.

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:D

VACUUM SYSTEM
Vacuum Systems 90' and 91' (Secondary and Cruize/HVAC) TIPS
Checking for Vacuum Leaks TIPS
Failed Vacuum Check Valve TIPS
Finding Vacuum Leak TIPS
Condition of Secondary Vacuum System TIPS
Vacuum Pump Taken Apart TIPS
Differential Pressure Switch Function TIPS
Secondary Vacuum Removal TIPS
HVAC, Brake Booster, and Purge Vacuum Leaks TIPS
Secondary Vacuum Reservoir Source TIPS
Vacuum testing
Secondary port vacuum diagnosis
Secondary diagnosis
Vacuum solenoid
Trouble Shooting Secondary Vacuum System
Cruise Control Vacuum
Cruise Control Inoperable Diagnostics
Secondary vacuum diagram
Vacuum pump malfunction
Non operating secondaries
Vacuum pump vendor
Vacuum solenoid conversion
Check valve under plenum

You have a vacuum leak between the vacuum pump and Under the Plenum.

Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

Got it, thanks all. Will begin to check it out.

The Z starts right up, idles great, runs smooth and like a beast. Appears to be all stock, 19k miles. Wasn't driven but 1,700 miles in the last 9 years.

Narrow it down any?
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Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

Check between Vacuum Pump and Plenum first....then check Drivers side Plenum Vacuum Connection to see if the Check Valve under Plenum is leaking. Disconnect that vacuum fitting and hold finger over end of vacuum line to see if pump stops cycling...if pump stops cycling the Check Valve is leaking.

Checking for Vacuum Leaks TIPS
Finding Vacuum Leak TIPS

1. Secondary Vacuum System
The first photo shows details of the vacuum plumbing around the Secondary Vacuum Solenoid and Secondary Vacuum Reservoir Including the Check Valve. The second photo is the complete Secondary Vacuum System.

The Check Valve allows plenum vacuum to be seen by Secondary Vacuum Reservoir but does not allow plenum to see Vacuum pump vacuum.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...id%20Check.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...acuumSys-1.jpg

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Dynomite, that (in bold) did it! Holding finger over the end of the nylon vacuum line resulted in the vacuum pump cycling about every 10 seconds - much less often.

The rubber fitting appeared to be very lose, and I zip-tied it to hold the nylon vacuum line tighter, but no change in the 1.5s cycling of the vacuum pump. Must be the aforementioned leaky check valve?

Great pics, BTW!

Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

Vacuum Check Valve

Make sure it is installed correct direction :p

Unfortunately you have to remove Plenum to Replace Check Valve.

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I had been browsing about all those who've pulled the Plenum for various things… and was literally thinking yesterday "glad I don't have to pull the Plenum until way down the road on this low mile Z." lol

Well, in the meantime…

1. Is there any problem with driving it for a bit before I do this?
2. What does that vacuum pump do for the secondaries before start?
3. Trying to keep it stock… for a least a month or two or three… and drive and enjoy it. But, what else should one check or replace when finally pulling the Plenum?

Thanks for the tremendous help!
G

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just replace every part you can.

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Naw ......just run it.......your Plenum vacuum will take over for most instances. The Vacuum Pump just takes over when Plenum Vacuum drops such that the secondaries cannot be pulled open.

Removing Plenum (including the 10 minute Plenum Removal)

Check/replace injectors, Check Vacuum System, Recondition Starter, Clean Valley/Valley Drain.....and so on ;)

Minimum Restoration of a 1990 ZR-1

It is ALL in signature :D

I am a big promoter of TB Coolant Elimination at Injector Housing so you can do the 10 minute Plenum Removal.
I Eliminate TB Coolant without it being noticed by looking at the engine......looks like TB Coolant is there but it is not :sign10:

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Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

unless you want to drive the car on the highway in 5th or 6th gear.

Re: Clicking from this… what is it?
 

My vacuum pump starts/stops with 5-6 sec intervals between running (runs for maybe .5 sec each time). Not sure if it has a leak somewhere but have no drive ability issues.

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Great stuff, Dynomite. Much appreciated. Not gonna do anything too soon, as long as it runs well… but will accumulate the appropriate replacement parts, and read up.

Kevin - Thanks for your comments as well.

:cheers:
G

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Steve.....you have a vacuum leak which as you describe will not be significant in terms of the Secondaries operational until the vacuum pump is running continuously. That indicates the vacuum pump cannot keep up with the leak (if the Vacuum Pump runs continuously with switch on and engine not running).

I think almost everyone has a vacuum leak of sorts unless the vacuum pump runs for a couple seconds and stays off for a minute or more. That is an indication of a significant tight Vacuum System if the Vacuum Pump stays off for a minute or more (with switch on and engine not running).

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I tracked down my leak to the tube coming out of the pump, the first connection before going under the plenum where it comes apart was the source. When I held the connection tight that fixed it. I put a little clear silicone to secure it and problem fixed. Glad that was it since I just pulled the plenum last week to do the injectors and did not want to do that again for a while!

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Good for you :thumbsup: and thanks for following up on the issue and your fix :handshak:

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Glad to hear you were able to repair it with a simple fix, Steve.

My problem appeared to be in the same area. A tie-wrap around the rubber fitting where the nylon vacuum line goes in, and driving around a bit, seems to have cured it. Now, prior to start, the pump runs for about 3 seconds, shuts off and is quiet.

Curious.. Does the vacuum pump require occasional lubrication or overhaul?

:cheers:

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Vacuum Pump Taken Apart TIPS

I recall someone here on the forum taking apart a vacuum pump but that is rare. I do not recall any lubrication required :cheers:

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Got it. Grazie!

:thumbsup: