Ok, I didn't mean to start an argument or anything I am just wondering what to do because 1) The pump hoses are not hooked up and 2) It is sqeuling like a champ. I just wnt to know if it is easier to replace the pump and rehook the hoses or take the pump off entirely and get a new serpentine belt that will make up for the removing the smog pump. Thanks in advance once again. I am looking for a tailgate that has no rust on it or the rust in not all the way through but i live in Michigan.