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    Steering Rack Rebuild-8 

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

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    JimVonBaden
    Published on 07-03-2010 08:06 PM
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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: 50 
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    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
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    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 

    by
    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 

    by
    opelspyder
    Published on 01-09-2010 04:03 PM  Number of Views: 1995 
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    NOTE: THIS ARTICLE MAY BE BEST VIEWED AT LOWER SCREEN SIZE PROJECTION ON SOME SCREENS EXP. 75%


    Opel
    ...
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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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    1. Projects
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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
    Categories:
    1. Projects
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    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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    1. Projects
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    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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    1. Projects
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    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
    Categories:
    1. Projects
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    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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