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Steering Rack Rebuild-8

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:06 PM

Tighten the two parts together using a 16mm and 18mm wrench on each side. You need narrow wrenches, particularly ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-9

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:06 PM

Completely assembled, and ready for installation.

A close-up of ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-7

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:05 PM

Add the washer you removed.

Add the nut and torque to 11Ft Pounds.
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Steering Rack Rebuild-5

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:04 PM

Now time to assemble the parts. I took some time to clean and paint the rack casing, just a bit of vanity.
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Steering Rack Rebuild-4

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:03 PM

I cleaned the rack, but the broken boots allowed some rust build-up.

I used this grease ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-6

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 08:04 PM

Insert the bronze bushing, lubed first.

Add a little more grease, then insert ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-3

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 07:01 PM

My bearings were dirty, but looked to be in good condition.

Same with the brass bushing on ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-1

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 05:56 PM Number of Views: 30

Steering Rack Rebuild:

As promised I documented the rebuild of the spare steering rack generously given to ...

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Steering Rack Rebuild-2

by
JimVonBaden
Published on 07-03-2010 06:58 PM

Pull the brass spring out.

Then carefully pull out the bronze plug.

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Wiring Diagrams for All 62-1975 Opels

by
GoinManta
Published on 03-01-2010 10:54 PM

Manta / Rallye Files ...

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Wiring Diagrams for All 62-1975 Opels

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GoinManta
Published on 03-01-2010 10:52 PM

Opel GT Diagrams Note they didn't have a 1969 one only the 70 for some reason. ...

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Wiring Diagrams for All 62-1975 Opels

by
GoinManta
Published on 03-01-2010 10:53 PM

Opel Ascona / 1900 - Not sure why they are different from Manta as I don't think they are. ...

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Wiring Diagrams for All 62-1975 Opels

by
GoinManta
Published on 03-01-2010 10:51 PM

These are the Kadett Rallye Files ...

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The Opel Key and Lock System

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opelspyder
Published on 01-09-2010 04:03 PM Number of Views: 1406

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Opel Keys and Locks

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE MAY BE BEST VIEWED AT LOWER SCREEN SIZE PROJECTION ON SOME SCREENS EXP. 75%

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Wiring Diagrams for All 62-1975 Opels

by
GoinManta
Published on 03-01-2010 10:50 PM

Find attached.. These are Mitchell Diagrams and a bit easier to read than the Opel ones (although the Opel ones are some ...

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Street porting a 1.9 big valve head - Part 2

by
RallyBob
Published on 01-01-2010 09:41 PM

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Starting with the exhaust port, the bowl area is blended from just off the valve seat to about 1/2" into the bowl. ...

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Street porting a 1.9 big valve head - Part 8

by
RallyBob
Published on 01-01-2010 09:04 PM

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Projects

Nothing special as far as finishing up the exhaust port....just a matter of blending the port opening to the rest of the ...

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Street porting a 1.9 big valve head - Part 9

by
RallyBob
Published on 01-01-2010 09:08 PM

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Projects

The last step in the porting process is the unshrouding of the combustion chamber. This is a very critical step for improved ...

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Street porting a 1.9 big valve head - Part 7

by
RallyBob
Published on 01-01-2010 09:02 PM

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Projects

In this next sequence, the exhaust valve guide is slightly streamlined. I begin by removing some material from both sides ...

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Street porting a 1.9 big valve head - Part 6

by
RallyBob
Published on 01-01-2010 08:43 PM

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Projects

The opposite or 'outer' intake port wall show here begins with a straightening of the port entrance...perhaps for the first ...

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