> Larry,
> I know of three options:
> -replace it = much $
> -replace diaphram = easy but short term.
> -if you have the right one & your bearings are not shot, you
> can replace the "vacum pod". This is an easy & good long term
> fix. I got one for mine at a local shop that does diesel
> injection pump service
> Good luck
> Randy
>
> At 09:03 PM 5/26/99 -0500, Larry Vanden Berg wrote:
> >I have intermittent assist on the power brakes so am assuming it is a
>
> >vacuum problem. I took off one of the vacuum hoses and I still have
> >vacuum...don't know how much until I put a gauge on it. A very quick
>
> >check does not show any broken or disconnected hoses. I thought I
> heard
> >(or maybe it was my imagination) a new noise from the vacuum pump
> >recently. Owners manual says vacuum pump requires no particular
> >maintenance (read expensive throwaway ?). I have 4 Peugeot manuals
> and
> >none cover the vac pump that I can see. I see vacuum supplied to at
> >least EGR, brake master cylinder, HVAC controls. If there is a vac
> >supply tank I have not found it yet? I'll swap Peugeots with the
> wife
> >until I can correct.
> >
> >Is there any way to service a vacuum pump like drain the oil and add
> >fresh? I don't see any obvious drain/fill ports. Do they fail
> slowly
> >or all at once? Thanks for any hints on troubleshooting.
> >
> >Larry
> >86 505S TD SW 89k
> >91 405 DL 61k