Thanks for the advice. I will try replacing this weekend. Paul --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Chris Almy <chris.almy@...> wrote: > > Paul, > It's a pretty straightforward job. Just make sure you have a good grip on > the bolt that holds the assembly in there. It may take some effort to > loosen it at first if it hasn't been removed in the last 25 years. It's > soft metal, so it can easily be damaged if the wrench isn't perfectly straight. > > When removing the assembly, just keep track of the spring and shims. > Nothing should come flying out. The plunger probably won't come out, so > you'll need to use a paper clip. Just straighten it out, and bend a small > right angle hook at the end. Use it to gently work the plunger out of the > regulator. > > Here's a picture of everything from John's site: > http://www.specialtauto.com/delorean-parts/images/Prim-press- regulator-1.jpg > > Once everything is out, it's just a simple matter of replacing the O-rings > and putting everything back in. The tricky part was the plunger until I > used a paper clip. Otherwise it should be fairly quick and painless. Good luck! > > Chris > VIN 4099 > > At 08:19 PM 5/2/2006 +0000, you wrote: > >I am going to replace these O-rings. Is there anything I need to be > >aware of when I do this? Are there any surprises to be aware of, like > >parts springing out or impossible to re-assemble, or is it relatively > >straightforward? I already replaced the accumulator, and may still > >have a hot start problem. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Paul > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/