Re: Hydraulic Pressure Accumulator

[Pablo Carselle <pcarselle@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>]

Lino M. Valadas wrote:
> 
> Well,
>  So a new bomb I've bought.  I plan on installing it on
> Monday (Oct.21).  The procedure seems pretty straight forward. I'm using a
> Haynes manual.  Nevertheless, if anybody knows of any gotchas to watch out
> for, or  additional tips,  they would be greatly appreciated
> 
> Lino

Lino:

1.- Decide first wether you will reuse "pentosin" (hydraulic fluid) or replace. If 
reuse, have available very clean 1 quart container, or one not as clean if you intend to 
replace.

2.- After car is in position, pump brake pedal (with engine off) 10 to 20 times to 
relieve pressure from the "bomb".
3.- Disconnect hose from hydraulic reservoir to "bomb" (hose clamp), remove hose by 
rotating (twisting by hand) and quickly insert into recovery reservoir. Allow for 
full drain.
4.- Loosen banjo bolt from high pressure hose (from hydraulic pump) and remove by 
hand retrieving two copper or soft material washers ( both need to be 
replaced)located above and under the hose connection. There should be minimal 
fluidpresence at this time.
5.- Loosen hexagonal connector of line from "bomb" to booster cylinder. At "bomb" side
6.- Loosen nut at the front side of the "bomb" and carefully lift the bomb up and 
diagonally towards the passanger side. This will allow the front screw to move free from 
the short slot in the retaining bracket.
6.- Allow the bomb to drop a little and twist it (rotate)in both directions while 
pulling towards the front of the vehicle, until the back rubber bushing becomes free 
from the back hanging bracket. The bomb is now free....
7.- Install new  "bomb"... tighten forward retaining nut.... attach line to booster 
cylinder and high pressure hose ( 2 new copper washers ), re attach hose to hydraulic 
fluid container... refill ....

Good luck !
Pablo