That pipe runs from the air pump (mounted on the left side along with the alternator), across to the diverter valve on the right side (mounted just left of the AC compressor). I replaced the water pump a few years back. Its a chore, but its just nuts and bolts, I think I was about 3 hours teardown and 3 hours reassemble. I recall having to grind down a socket to torque the right side bolts as space is limited. Also be careful on removal of the serpentine belt. A 1/2 drive ratchet will fit into the idler to take off tension, but when you release the idler after belt removal, it springs down and may jam your ratchet at the frame crossmember. Good luck.
THANKS FOR THE REPLY, Did you remove that pipe or work around it..im not sure why the other vettes did not have one
Remove the pipe. I think it disconnects quite easily and you'll need all the room you can get. Also pay close attention to the new pump gaskets. I wound up doing the whole operation twice because the gaskets slipped on the first try, which you don't find out until its all reassembled and you start the engine. I used gasket goo to hold them in place on the 2nd effort and it worked well.
Hey. The more info and help the better. I am finding lots of repairs coming my way these days. Between my daily driver and the vette the costs are getting up there. Being able to save a few hundred dollars here and there definitely helps. I need to change the shocks as well next week. I’ll be deep in this car for a few weeks. Thanks again.
Let us know how it all turns out.
