MY power steering setup

phantomD · Post by **phantomD** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:33 pm

RSR 555 wrote:Ok phantomD.. I have added some extra pics for you showing the mod to the vacuum line on the manifold
http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/W ... Steerinng/

Thanks! Did you buy a new uni joint for the power steering? I have a 2nd hand one here which I'm hoping is OK, it looks OK anyway.

By the way if for some reason somebody is desperate for a picture of what is definitely a longer thermostat housing off the car, I can take a photo of one I have sitting at home (waiting to be used).

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:23 pm

Yeah go ahead and post a pic so we will all know what it looks like the next time there is confusion.
Hylton the confused:twisted:

phantomD · Post by **phantomD** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:45 pm

olddog642 wrote:

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:32 pm

phantomD wrote:Thanks! Did you buy a new uni joint for the power steering? I have a 2nd hand one here which I'm hoping is OK, it looks OK anyway.

By the way if for some reason somebody is desperate for a picture of what is definitely a longer thermostat housing off the car, I can take a photo of one I have sitting at home (waiting to be used).

I used a Impreza (GC Model) as I didn't get it in the original delivery of the "complete" kit.. but Jules called back into the wreckers and grabbed it but seeing that the Impreza one fits and works fine I haven't changed it over

BTW.. I forgot to mention that with the vacuum line extension I had to die grind part of the manifold (pics in my album) so the pump would fit. Also I used another vacuum line and oneway valve (make sure it's the correct way around) to make the join

works a treat.

olddog642 wrote:Yeah go ahead and post a pic so we will all know what it looks like the next time there is confusion.
Hylton the confused:twisted:

Sorry Hylton but I thought you might have seen the pic of mine in my album

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:59 am

TOONGA wrote:Giles I have a genuine brumby power steering and aircon pulley I will give the pulley to Paul (belt in the head with it) when Im up on the weekend as it was a part of his kit

TOONGA

Thanks Toogs - thats really good of you - much appreciated - dont 'belt' him too hard though!

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:10 am

RSR 555 wrote:Oh.. and forgot to mention that I've got my parts guy pricing up the genuine rebuild parts if you like.. he'll be emailing soon

Ok thats good - lets see the cost difference between the parts and see what original part costs would be - but the rebuild cost sounds good so far.

Here are the images of my pulley taken today. Deffo had a belt running in the centre at some point I'd say.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:34 am

Yeah Giles that's the correct one needed.. now Jules doesn't need to bring his ( thinking of you of course and not my head

). I'll be going over to Guyph's place this morning and hopefully all is good and fit for service

Haven't heard back from my parts guy yet so hopefully I'll have an answer on Monday

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:35 am

Consider the pulley dept is sorted. Just as well you did not paint up the pulley and hide those tell tale rust marks

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:14 pm

Thanks Guys
Look forward to more news, I am away till Wednesday now so will pick up this when I get back.
Not sure of wifi where we are off to - Cumbria Lake District fantastic scenery but very remote.
Hey just got here (Keswick) and they have free WiFi so can follow the progress if you post any up!
Cheers

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:05 pm

Ok Giles.. good to see you can still keep in contact with the other side of the world whilst your away

Well today's update

I picked up the Power Steering Kit from Guyph yesterday for the sum of $100AUD

The kit needs a lot of work and I'll see what I can source locally and report in

I have PM'd Jonno (steptoe) and hopefully he'll send the Thermostat housing shortly

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:25 pm

I found these and they were the best priced worldwide

so instead of sending them here then posting the whole thing back to you, would you be willing to buy and fit them over there?

2x
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Inner-Tie-Track- ... 27b36dbc14

and 1 each of these..
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SUBARU-1800-1-8- ... 43a1059357
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SUBARU-1800-1-8- ... 43a1059369

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:43 pm

$100 ! I need a good talking to - I threw mine out!

One mans trash is another mans treasure - just gotta find that man

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:02 pm

Thanks ! Really appreciate your help there and the price is fair too so thanks also to Guyph:D
To my untrained eye it all looks to be there ( minus the housing?).

Will be interested to hear your report back on it's condition - like all good stuff It should be possible to make it all serviceable again.
Could you acquire me a new drive belt so I am starting from a good place with it? Maybe also a new correct size belt for the A/C too as thus far have struggled with the exact size for that too !
I can org some cash for you from Wednesday onwards. PM me your details and the amount needed.
Once again BIG thanks!!!

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:47 pm

No worries, I basically laid it all out for Paul and Jules to inspect and tell me what they thought it was worth and agreed on the first offer:)

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:47 pm

Just checked out those eBay parts - Yes makes total sense for me to obtain those here so work on that basis.
Between me and Howard at HDC we will fix it all up.
I will organise those parts on Wednesday when I get back home.
Look forward to your further updates.
Thanks once more
Ps Jonno did you have a piccy of the housing?

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:51 pm

Aww, now you ask....I did and wiped it. Just same as the ones Hylton found and linked up - only genuine

It is all packed and sealed

labeled, weighed up , 248grams (postage goes up at 251grams) and sits beside keys and comms for the morning. It is nearly midnight here ,AEDST. Also sits with my completed tax returns ready to post TF

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:14 pm

steptoe wrote:$100 ! I need a good talking to - I threw mine out!

One mans trash is another mans treasure - just gotta find that man

you throwed it out?? damm I wish I could find that rubbish bin

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:36 pm

1111giles wrote:Thanks ! Really appreciate your help there and the price is fair too so thanks also to Guyph:D
To my untrained eye it all looks to be there ( minus the housing?).
Will be interested to hear your report back on it's condition - like all good stuff It should be possible to make it all serviceable again.
Could you acquire me a new drive belt so I am starting from a good place with it? Maybe also a new correct size belt for the A/C too as thus far have struggled with the exact size for that too !
I can org some cash for you from Wednesday onwards. PM me your details and the amount needed.
Once again BIG thanks!!!

Yeah Giles I tried to sit on both fences and be as fair as possible

I drove my Brumby to Guy's place so I tried to think of all the parts I used and the only things that I saw were missing were the obvious things like the Tie Rod and End, the Rubber Boot, a rubber mount around where the half saddle sits and the Thermostat Housing. Jonno as mentioned will be sending the housing shortly so I'll get you a pic once it arrives.

I shall buy you 2 new belts (1 p/str & 1 a/c) and the missing rubber boot as I could only find universal ones on Ebay

As for the costs.. I shall PM you with my details

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:42 pm

1111giles wrote:Just checked out those eBay parts - Yes makes total sense for me to obtain those here so work on that basis.
Between me and Howard at HDC we will fix it all up.
I will organise those parts on Wednesday when I get back home.
Look forward to your further updates.
Thanks once more
Ps Jonno did you have a piccy of the housing?

Yeah that's what I was thinking and they are really easy to fit, so you and Howard will have no troubles

Cheers for the thanks but I'm sure you'd look after us if the shoe was on the other foot

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:17 pm

Yeah, sometimes you don't realise the value of things 'til they're gorn. I just realised after I licked a few stamps to post off my tax return. I used to be a bit of a nerd and collected stamps - new ones, gutters, blocks, sheets etc, then discovered that Aus Post were making a buck out of printing stamps , a fee for service, and not having to provide that service because we stash away for growth. A few years ago when market fell out of many stamp stuff , discovered auction houses selling for about half face value for business to save on postage.

Started using my own collection with special ones put out of the way, until Saturday when I picked out a coupla 60 cents jobbies. Sickening feeling as I think I realised they may have been the misprints - sperm whale appearing on behalf of the hump back - rings a bell. They were going to be my retirement fund. GULP !!