Orinoco 1.9 Resto

[lalinsorinoco]

Does anyone know how to release the union plunger on the PAS pump? It’s closing the pressure valve so there is no pressure in the pump. Suspect debris as the fluid was not properly flushed out so impurities might be causing it. The plunger is down at the moment and I’m not 100 sure how to release it. Any helpful advice very welcome . Thank you

 

[lalinsorinoco]

Ok, so finally, I collected the car today. All done and dusted. Restoration complete. One question remains.. should I tot up all the bills?

 

[AntStark]

What was the issue with the rack in the end? I’d be interested in talking to you about who you used for the restoration and the costs.. maybe when we finally meet up for our ‘Something in the South’

 

[lalinsorinoco]

Sure, I'll be happy to chat to you about it. It was debris in the system as the system was not flushed properly. I don't think the garage expected the system to be so contaminated. Anyway, I've since replaced the pump, rack, and the reservoir. If you are going to work on that part of the car, I'd use extra two litres of he fluid just to give it a proper flush!

 

[t-tony]

Most steering rack suppliers will only warrant their items if there is a system flush included in the bill.

Tony.

 

[lalinsorinoco]

Ok, here is the final list of all that was done..
So, wanted to put her to the test and she passed with flying colours -(Just got back from a 250-mile round trip to Norfolk to visit friends and family).


Engine Bay

1. New LUK clutch and Flywheel, plus slave cylinder with braided clutch hose
2. Febi gearbox mounts
3. Meyle engine mounts
4. Idle air control valve
5. Bosch coil pack, HT leads and spark plugs
6. Mayle water pump and Mahle Thermostat
7. Mahle fuel filter, Mahle air filter and Mann oil filter
8. BMW OE Oil Filter housing gasket, Rocker Cover and Oil Sump gaskets
9. New engine oil, gearbox oil, cooler, brake and PAS fluid
10. Used BMW PAS pump and rack, new BMW PAS reservoir.
11. PAS system flushed
12. Powder-coated cooler pipe
13. Staffa front strut brace
14. Nissens radiator

Suspension + Brakes

1. Sachs shocks plus Meyle strut mounts front and back.
2. Powder-coated OE springs.
3. Brembo front and rear discs & pads
4. BMW OE callipers & carriers powder coated and refurbished.
5. Westmoto stainless steel braided brake hose x 6
6. ABS sensors
7. Meyle handbrake shoes, and fitting kit
8. Front and rear brake disk dust covers
9. Borg & Beck handbrake cables

Underside

• Meyle HD front wishbone arms, bushes, links and track rod ends.
• Meyle ARB drop links front and rear
• BMW OE drop link brackets f & r
• ARB both sandblasted and powder coated in Cobalt blue
• All metal bits are sandblasted and powder coated either in sparkle silver or cobalt blue
• Meyle bushings all round
• BMW OE Diff bush
• BMW OE diff gasket + oil
• Tank Straps
• BMW OE Guibo disc
• Almost new spare wheel + powder-coated wheel carrier
• Febi rear wheel bearings
• Waxoyl + Bilt Hamber treatment
• Cavities waxoyled
• Driveshafts rust treated repainted
• Diff rust treated and painted

Exhaust

• BMW OE exhaust rubber rings
• Cobra Sport stainless steel cat back
• New EEC type-approved CAT

Other

• Full respray + full rust treatment including the sills
• BMW OE sill panels
• Chrome grilles
• OE warning triangle
• Beige Tonneau cover
• Original Cassette player
• Rear number plate lamps
• Xenon Headlights Set HB4 and HB3
• Boot trunk vents

 

[AntStark]

Impressive..Can’t be much left of the original car

 

[lalinsorinoco]

Impressive..Can’t be much left of the original car

Thank you..

 

[lalinsorinoco]

At the Hampton Court Palace grounds

 

[lalinsorinoco]

 

[AntStark]

Looks lovely

 

[lalinsorinoco]

Looks lovely

Thank you, @AntStark ..

 

[lalinsorinoco]

A couple more..