1973 OPEL GT-R lock

REI:RIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELS9s. 71
/Figure 9%128 Removing Internal Cylinder Assembly
Figure 9B-130 Removing Front Head
If sealing surfaces of front head (see Figure 9B- 13 1)
are damaged, replace front head. There is no Teflon
on front head sealing surface.
Disassembly of Cylinder Assembly1. Pry off suction pass cover using screwdriver (see
Figure
9B-132).2. Placevzylinder assembly (front end downward)
on top of compressing fixture (J-9397), number pis-
tons and cylinders “1, 2 and 3” to facilitate reassem-
bly (see Figure
9B-133), and separate cylinder halves
using a hard rubber mallet or hammer and wood
block.
SEALINGFigure 96.131 Front Head Sealing Surfaces
SUCTION
PASS COVERFigure 98-132 Removing Suction Pass Cover
3. Disassemble rear cylinder half and discharge
tube from cylinder assembly and discard discharge
tube.Depending on whether or not discharge tube comes
out with rear cylinder half or remains in front cylin-
der half it may be necessary to rotate shaft and wash
plate assembly (using a 9/16 inch opened wrench on
shaft seal portion of shaft) to achieve necessary clear-kl”Ct?.
4. Carefully disassemble from cylinder assembly
(see Figure 9B-134) and lay in respective place on

REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELS9B- 73
F
Figure 9B-137 Shaft and Front Needle Thrust BEin Cylinder Half
I1
:igure 98.138 Installing Piston Into Cylinder Half
Service Piston Sliown
3. Generously coat with clean petroleum jelly two
“zero” thrust races, and a new needle thrust bearing.
Assemble races and bearing to front end of shaft and
wash plate assembly and insert assembly into front
cylinder ‘(see Figure
9B-137).
8. Repeat preceding step for reassembly of pistons
No. “2” and No. “3”.
9. Reassemble rear cylinder onto front cylinder
us-
ing wood block and mallet (see Figure 9B-140).
4. Assemble two additional “zero” thrust races and
a new needle thrust bearing to rear end of shaft and
wash plate assembly.
5. Lightly coat ball pockets of the three pistons with
clean petroleum jelly and place a piston drive ball in
each pocket.
6. Lightly coat the three “zero” shoe discs with
clean petroleum jelly and place a disc on only the
piston drive ball at the front of each piston.
Do not place shoe discs on rear piston drive balls. Do
not reassemble piston rings on pistons (if service pis-
tons) at this time. Use lubricant in
sufEcient quantity
so that piston drive balls and shoe discs stick to
piston.
7. Rotate shaft and
wash plate assembly until high
point of wash plate is over No. “1” cylinder bore.
Position No. “1” piston onto
wash plate (see Figure
9B-137) and lower the piston and wash plate so the
front end (notched end
- see Figure 9B-138) of the
piston enters the cylinder bore.
In
order’to tit the piston onto the stiash plate, the
shaft and
wash plate assembly must be raised ap-
proximately
l/2 inch, and also the front needle
thrust
bearing and races must be held up against the
hub of the
wash plate.
Figure 98.140 Assembling Rear Cylinder Half
10. Remove cylinder assembly from on top of com-
pressing fixture (J-9397), position assembly inside
fixture so that discharge tube opening in cylinder
halves is located between fixture legs, and front of
cylinder assembly is downward. Install and torque
fixture nuts to 15 lb. ft.
11. Gage piston play as follows:

9B-76 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
race. If, for example a feeler gage reading of 0.009
inch results, a thrust race with a number “9”,
stamped on it should be selected.Thrust Race TableSERVICEID NO.THICK-
PART NO. ON RACE
NESS
6556000
0.0920
6556050
5.09656556055
5l/2.09706556060
6.0975
65560656
l/2.09806556070
7.0985
6556075
7l/2.09906556080
8.0995
6556085
8l/2.lOOO6556090
T/2,100s
65560959.lOlO
655610010,101s
655610510 l/2.10206556110
.10256556115
11111/2.10306556120
12.1035The selected thrust race will replace only the “zero”
outer rear thrust race. The remaining three “zero”
thrust races will remain as part of the cylinder assem-
bly.
13. Remove cylinder assembly from inside compress-
ing fixture (J-9397), place on top of compressing
fixture (see Figure 9B-133) and disassemble rear cyl-
inder from front cylinder using rubber mallet or
hammer and wood block.
14. Carefully disassemble one piston at a time from
front cylinder and lay piston, front and rear piston
drive balls and front “zero” shoe disc in respective
slot of parts tray (J-9402). To disassemble, rotatewash plate until piston is at highest point, raise awash plate approximately
l/2 inch and lift out pis-
ton and related parts, one at a time.
15. Remove outer rear ‘?ero” thrust race from shaft
and set it aside for future gaging procedures.
16. Remove previously selected outer rear thrust
race from parts tray, lightly coat with clear pe-
troleum jelly and assemble onto shaft.
Final Reassembly of Cylinder Assembly1. Reassemble piston rings (if service pistons) onto
pistons (ring scraper groove toward center of piston)
and rotate ring so that break or gap in ring can be
squeezed together when piston is being inserted into
cylinder bore.
2. Reassemble piston drive balls, “zero” and se-lected shoe discs onto No. “1” piston, and apply
clear petroleum jelly to piston pockets and shoe discs
so that balls and discs stick to piston. BE SURE to
reassemble balls and shoe discs into their specific
positions on front and rear of piston.
3. Rotate shaft and wash plate assembly until high
point of wash plate is over No. “1” cylinder bore.
Position No. “1” piston onto wash plate (see Figure9B-146) and lower the piston and wash plate so that
the front end (notched end) of the piston enters the
cylinder bore.XTED OUTER
/REAR ZERO
THRUST RACE
PISTON RINGGAP SHOULD BE
TOWARD
98-118Figure 98.146 Installing Piston Assembly in Front
Cvlinder Half - Service Pistons Shown
Figure 98.147 Compressing Front Piston Rings
-Service Pistons

System controls are the AIR knob controlling the
three speed blower motor switch and the TEMP
knob which controls the setting of the thermostatic
switch. When operating this system, the heater must
be off for maximum cooling.DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
Air Knob
Insufficient CoolingTurning the AIR knob clockwise operates the three-
speed blower motor.CHECK AIR FLOW9B-90 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
OPEL 1900
- MANTA
CONTENTS
Subject
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
General Description of System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...”Operation of Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIAGNOSIS:
DiagnosisGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..“................... . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT:
Adjustment of Thermostatic Switch
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Removal81InstallationBlowerSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page No.
9B-90
9B-90
9B-90
9B-91
98-92Removal
& Installation Temperature Control Switch
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& Installation Resistor Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal
& Installation Blower Motor Assembly . .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Specifications
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98-92
98-92
98-92
98-96
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMThe air conditioner is intended to give maximum
cooling comfort within the vehicle. To do this, care-
ful attention must be given to the following Sections.
The system operates on recirculated air only and is
entirely independent of the vehicle heater.
Temp KnobThis knob may be regulated to control the degree of
cooling desired. Fully clockwise provides maximum
cooling; however, turning the knob to the center de-
tent position provides adequate cooling for highway
operation.
When maximum cooling is required, outside air
should not be admitted to the car.
Recirculated inside air is drawn into the unit, passed
through the evaporator core and into the car through
the adjustable outlets in the evaporator case.
Operation of ControlsWhen the unit is set for maximum cooling and the
vehicle is being driven continuously at highway
speeds or at elevations of
4,OOC!ft. or more, there is
a possibility of the formation of ice on the evaporator
core fins.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM -OPEL 1900 - MANTA9B- 91FAN DOES NOT RUN Correct electrical fault.
FAN RUNS
- Check air velocity.
NOT OK Clean evaporator inlets.
Clean evaporator core.
Clean evaporator outlets.
OK Check refrigeration (refer to Refrigeration
Diagnosis Guide).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT OF THERMOSTATIC SWITCHThe system makes use of a thermostatic switch with
a self-supporting air sensing capillary. This capillary
controls the switch by sensing the temperature of the
air leaving the evaporator fins.
Checking for Proper Operation
I. Install the gauge set and set up the vehicle as
described under FUNCTIONAL TESTING SYS-
TEM iti Refrigerant Components Section.
2. Movement of the temperature control knob
should result in a definite change in suction pressure
and cycling of the compressor clutch.
3. If compressor continues to operate regardless of
the knob adjustment, it indicates that the switch
points are fused, which will lead to evaporator
freeze- up. The switch should be replaced.
Adjusting Switch
If, after ihe foregoing checks, the switch seems to be
operating correctly, adjust for proper setting if neces-
sary, as
~follows:1. Set up car as described in FUNCTIONAL
TESTING SYSTEM in Refrigerant Components
Section.2. The suction side of the system, read on the low
pressure gauge, should pull down to the pressure
shown in the chart in SPECIFICATIONS in Refrig-
erant Components Section.
3. Remove the face plate retaining screws and
remove face plate assembly noting the position of the
air sensipg capillary so that it can be reinstalled in
the same location as when removed. See Figure 98.170. ,:Figure
98.170 Location of Air Sensing Capillary
4. Remove the thermostatic switch retaining screws
and remove switch. Remove the non-metal end plate
from the switch to gain access tq the switch adjusting
screw. Check the screw for stripped or otherwise
damaged threads.
5. If the low side pressure
was less than the pre-
scribed pressure at the end of each cooling cycle, turn
the adjusting screw a partial turn clockwise. See Fig-
ure
9B-171.Figure 9B-17 1 Adjusting
Thkmosfatic Switch
6. If the pressure was more than the prescribed
value, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.
7. Reinstall switch end plate and install switch in
face plate. Install face plate on ,evaporator assembly
assuring that the air sensing
c&pillary has been re-
placed properly.
8. Check system performance. Fffurther adjustment
is needed, repeat steps 3 thru 7 until the correct
pressure is reached.
Do not attempt to run a performance test with the
face plate and switch removed
,from the evaporator
assembly
- inaccurate reading, will result. Always
replace the switch and face plate assemblies before
checking the system performance.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM -OPEL 1900 - MANTA9B- 95
Figure 96.185 Evaporator Inlet and Outlet Pipes andO-Rings
7. Connect the 2 drain hoses underneath evapora-
tor.
8. Install evaporator inlet and outlet pipes retainer
and rubber grommet. See Figure
9B-178.
9. Connect vacuum cut-off switch and electrical
wiring,, making sure the delay restrictor and check
valve hose are installed correctly. See Figure
9B-180.
10. Install refrigerant hoses and pipes using new o-
rings on line fittings and evacuate system. Refer to
EVACUATING SYSTEM.
Il. While system is being evacuated install the in-line
fuse and left side of distributor duct. See Figure
9B-
174.
12. Install the glove box.
Figure 98.186 Delay Restrictor and Check Valve Hose
Assembly
Figure 9B-187 Fuse Block Connections
13. Install negative battery cable and charge the sys-
tem. Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM.

98.96 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALr DARK BLUE
LIGHT BLUE STRIPE
CUTOUT111111DARK GREEN DARK GREEN
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BATTERYl LJ
\flu- +tL-2+- -7- -RESISTOR
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EXlSilNG‘IWIRE
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IFUSE BLOCK*,*,- I./SWITCH
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ti‘WIREfIfI
1- IAAI
i$+.-lAC~,‘XESW WIRE
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TTEVAPO.RATOREVAPO.RATOR
BLACK WITH RED STRIPE BLACK WITH RED
Sl96-143
Figure 9B-188 Wiring Schematic‘RIPE96-143
Figure 9B-188 Wiring Schematic
SPECIFICATIONS
Blower Motor Type
......................................................................................................12 VDC
Blower Fan Type
..................................................................................................Squirrel Cage

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM - GT96. 97
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
GTCONTENTS
Subject
: DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
General Description of System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operation of Controls
. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIAGNOSIS:
Diagnosis Guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS:
Adjustment of Thermostatic Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAJOR REPAIR:
Removal 8 Installation of Vacuum Switch.
Removal&InstallationBlowerSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal & Installation Temperature Control Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal&InstallationResistor Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal & Installation Blower Motor Assembly . .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Specifications
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9BL 97
9Bi 97
9BL 98
98: 98
9B: 99
9B; 99
9B- 99
98~10098-101
9B-104
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONAir Knob
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMTurning the AIR knob clockwise operates the three-
speed blower motor.
The air &mditioner is intended to give maximum
cooling comfort within the vehicle. To do this, care-
ful attention must be given to the following sections.
The system operates on recirculated air only and is
entirely @dependent of the vehicle heater.Temp Knob
Recirculated inside air is drawn into the unit, passed
through the evaporator core and into the car through
the adjustable outlets in the duct assembly.This knob may be regulated to cohtrol the degree of
cooling desired. Fully clock-wise provides maximum
cooling; however, turning the kndb to the center de-
tent position provides adequate cooling for highway
operation.
CONTROLSWhen maximum cooling is reqlired, outside air
should not be admitted to the car.
System c&trols are the AIR knob controlling the
three
spe&d blower motor switch and the TEMPWhen the unit is set for maximum cooling and the
vehicle is being driven continuously at highway
knob which controls the setting of the thermostaticspeeds or at elevations of 4,000 ft. or more, there is
switch. When operating this system, the heater musta possibility of the formation of ice on the evaporator
be off for maximum cooling.core tins.