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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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Is it known to leak?
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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Sorry, this is for 550
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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Its a vacuum pump. Here is a link
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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But that picture is from oil pan/oil level indicator. Brake booster? Mine is covered in oil toward the bottom. Thought maybe it is known to leak.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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No its not a known leak. The pic you posted is of the vacuum pump which sits on the engine in back
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Are you talking about the top half or bottom half of the pic you posted
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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If you are talking about the top half of the picture you posted it is the upper pan gasket which is a known leak. The way you posted the picture it seemed as if you were talking about the vacuum pump since you see that clearly
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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No, I am talking about the part you are referencing. If standing in front of the car looking at the engine, its located in the front just left of the water pump.

Thx for responding btw.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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Found a couple of threads for you. Hope this helps.

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This recall may or may not be for your car
Recall info

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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by seanjordan20
Found a couple of threads for you. Hope this helps.

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This recall may or may not be for your car
Recall info
Thank you!! Very helpful!!
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