Audi A6 3.2 - Vacuum Power!

The vacuum pump usually referred to as "brake booster vacuum pump" is a vital part on this car that should not be overlooked. I have decided to replace mine. Watch this video to see how I dealt with it in the past, its actual roles on the car, why I am replacing it today and what happened when I replaced it.

Update: My issues ended up being caused by clogged catalytic converters. Watch this: Audi A6 3.2 - Slow Car Saga - Clogged...

Links:
Air intake system removal/install: Audi A6 3.2 - Air Filter Replacement
Oil change: Audi A6 3.2 - Oil Change

Music:
ELPHNT - Gonne
Cheel - Sunset Dream
Godmode - Wehrmut
Dan Henig - Wrong

Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
00:47 - Intro
01:04 - Showing tools and replacement parts
02:53 - Getting access to the vacuum pump
04:00 - Locating the vacuum pump
04:28 - What is the role of the vacuum pump?
05:09 - The brake booster
06:23 - The Evaporative Emissions Control System (EVAP)
12:40 - Symptoms of a malfunctioning vacuum pump
13:12 - Why I removed it twice in the past
15:11 - O-rings and gasket
15:51 - Should you repair/rebuild the vacuum pump?
16:47 - Why am I replacing the vacuum pump?
21:33 - Removing the old vacuum pump
24:50 - Comparing new vacuum pump to old one and transferring parts
30:03 - Installing the new vacuum pump
34:17 - Before using a new vacuum pump
34:44 - Clearing fault codes and starting car
35:46 - Test drive results
38:25 - My advice
38:35 - Outro

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