Mate save your dollars, use a soldering iron for the front grill and plasti-weld it. Use staples on the under side to strengthen and burn them in. Then burn in a black zip tie as you would solder to add material. Sand back, paint, and its brand new. Ive done this a few times and it was a lifesaver.
Great work as always. I'm thinking that inner guard is crying out for a black rubber seal around the pump bottle. Maybe something from a plumbing shop or Clark rubber would work?
You may find a restrictor valve in the original return line to the pump reservoir. If so, you will need to fit it to the new line. It's basically a pill shaped piece of steel with a small hole drilled through it to slow fluid flow and prevent cavitation. It will be held in place with that crimped sleeve.
Hey Sam, great job mate. I'm looking at doing this upgrade to my LX Torana soon, and I'm trying to figure out how to best mount the Astra pump. Can you tell me what size hole you have to cut to get the pump tank to poke through into the engine bay, please? Cheers Andy
RJD assays below the Volvo ones are good. I just bought one and to be totally honest, it’s the same looking pump. The wires come out different and the mounts. The body joining method and the shape are identical. Unbranded Bosch?
Hey Shenke. I’m putting one of those ASTRA elect power steering pumps in my build. You wouldn’t have the wiring diagram would you or at lease know what colour wire is what. Could do with your help. Thanks.
Coming along very nicely mate, I really like the idea of the astra steering pump as I was wanting to do the same for years now but I need to learn how to weld first 🤣. Top work mate
little tip mate if you take the lens off them indicators the orange part just pops out and use an orange bulb , well on genuine ones it does not sure about repro but worth a try keep it up enjoying the progress
Interesting, I've fitted an Astra pump to my LandRover Series 3, don't think it's producing enough pressure for the Suzuki steering box though. The steering is definitely not as soft as I would like it.
@Shenke Garage I have bought the same pump after seeing your video the same your video and have looked at where you have managed yours I can't weld. My plan is to mount with brackets but looks like the bumper bracket is kind of in the way . Maybe try slipping the bracket into place and check.
Nice job mate... Very clean install. What a great idea. Getting closer to cruising around. Cant wait to see the finished car. Last time I repaired a grill, I ground down the cracks to make a V along the crack, then used 2 part epoxy (with tape on the bottom fin to keep shape), proved to be a strong repair.
Excuse my ignorance, but why didn't you mount the power steering pump fully in the engine bay? For example, closer to the firewall/steering column. Isn't it now in a position where it will be exposed to a lot more water and road dirt? Genuine question.
No dramas mate. I wanted to hide the pump as it's kinda ugly. I want to make the engine bay as simple and clean as I can. It will also be only driven as a cruiser week end car so It will never be driven in the wet.
Ok I came here because the ps pump looks just like the one I took out of my swap car. I can figure the heaven leads out I just didn’t know of the signal wire stays powered with ignition on or was there a sensor I don’t see or something. Besides all that sick build bro. Is that a Cleveland head engine?
hi ,Inner guard removal/ install ,did you have the outer guard mounts loose or removed ?? Mines a Q so the outer guard is shaped a little different . Great job as always .. Try Gel supa glue using cotton buds and match sticks
I just took the lower outer guard bolts out so I could kind of pry it out a little bit to allow the inner to slide in. Ideally I think it would be best to sit the inner in before putting the outer on. Final assembly anyways.
I actually forgot to fit them before installing the pump. I tried them today and they hit. I ended up making it work by grinding back the bracket but it would be a lot better mounted to the RH side further closer to the outer guard. It still works in that spot but grinding back the bracket was not ideal.
I have the same pump in the boot of my gtr, works great and sounds like a jet winding up when you turn the ignition on lol I didn’t put a restrictor in the return line and it works perfectly
Gday mate, great video as always...did notice that I think the headlight surrounds are back to front, the radius ends should be inside nearer the grill. keep it up look forward to your updates
Another great content episode You have a good set of hands and seem to have a broad range of knowledge. Did you like pick this up from ur old man or maybe grew up on a farm or have you a background in fabrication ur a young guy compared to me im 56 but in some ways ur more knowledgeable than me and solve problems in ways that make me go ....why didn't i think of that ! Anyway sammy like i always to you ur a good down to earth aussie boy and would welcome at my place for beer and BBQ anytime good luck with the channel digger
Haha Thanks Mate. My background is a Diesel Mechanic I worked a lot on hydraulics. This is the first build I have ever done but a lot has been learning on the go. Also watching a lot of other channels and videos on TH-cam gives me a good idea how to do certain things. Always down for a BBQ and a Beer
Hi. Just wondering if the billet column has the option for hazard lights (wb style) and tilt? Your progress is amazing... I've stalled a few times through getting a bit project weary.
Mate save your dollars, use a soldering iron for the front grill and plasti-weld it. Use staples on the under side to strengthen and burn them in. Then burn in a black zip tie as you would solder to add material. Sand back, paint, and its brand new. Ive done this a few times and it was a lifesaver.
Thank you sir! I'm half way installing one of these in a heavily modified Range Rover. I got the same 5 wire model.
No dramas Mate. They are a nice little unit
@@ShenkeGarage I was looking to see if you had a part 2 of the installation. How did you hook up the wiring?
I did not end up doing the wiring myself but there is a video on plumbing it up
@@ShenkeGarage Cool! I'll go through your videos. 👌
This one here Mate
th-cam.com/video/NO7ccy6HogY/w-d-xo.html
Great work as always. I'm thinking that inner guard is crying out for a black rubber seal around the pump bottle. Maybe something from a plumbing shop or Clark rubber would work?
Was thinking of doing something like that. I will see what I can find. Cheers Mate
You may find a restrictor valve in the original return line to the pump reservoir. If so, you will need to fit it to the new line. It's basically a pill shaped piece of steel with a small hole drilled through it to slow fluid flow and prevent cavitation. It will be held in place with that crimped sleeve.
Thanks for the heads up. Will check it out Mate.
Hey Sam, great job mate. I'm looking at doing this upgrade to my LX Torana soon, and I'm trying to figure out how to best mount the Astra pump. Can you tell me what size hole you have to cut to get the pump tank to poke through into the engine bay, please? Cheers Andy
RJD assays below the Volvo ones are good. I just bought one and to be totally honest, it’s the same looking pump. The wires come out different and the mounts. The body joining method and the shape are identical. Unbranded Bosch?
Sick video, sick car, can’t wait for next vid see you in a few weeks Sam
Thanks Mate. New video should be up Monday
Going to be a killer Ute when it’s finished
Another great episode mate. A neat looking install with that pump.
Thanks Damo. I think it came out pretty good and a nice simple engine bay now.
Hey Shenke. I’m putting one of those ASTRA elect power steering pumps in my build. You wouldn’t have the wiring diagram would you or at lease know what colour wire is what. Could do with your help. Thanks.
Hey Mate sorry I do not. I believe if you do a google search you should be able to find it.
Coming along very nicely mate, I really like the idea of the astra steering pump as I was wanting to do the same for years now but I need to learn how to weld first 🤣. Top work mate
Get yourself a decent welder. Best investment to do projects like the Astra pump....
Love it man! Just sort out those headlight surrounds to be the right way
Thanks Mate. Fixed them up today. Has been a while since I pulled it all apart
little tip mate if you take the lens off them indicators the orange part just pops out and use an orange bulb , well on genuine ones it does not sure about repro but worth a try keep it up enjoying the progress
I went and tried this after reading this comment and you are right it pops out. Looks a lot better without. Cheers Mate
Interesting, I've fitted an Astra pump to my LandRover Series 3, don't think it's producing enough pressure for the Suzuki steering box though. The steering is definitely not as soft as I would like it.
get the aftermarket controller
Possibly use a plastic welding kit on the grill might work alright
Wonder how loud it's going to be? Nice work.
Its not too bad Mate. Cant hear it over the engine
Looking good mate 👍 hope lockdown isn’t treating you guys badly down there. We’ve been really lucky up here in Mount Isa so far. Wish you all the best
Its pretty annoying but im fortunate to have a shed and a project to work on. Hope it stays away from your area.
Hey mate do you have any photos of what it looks like from underneath. After you mounted the bumper bar please.
Hey Mate I might be able to take some but it might be a while until the bumper goes back on
@Shenke Garage I have bought the same pump after seeing your video the same your video and have looked at where you have managed yours I can't weld. My plan is to mount with brackets but looks like the bumper bracket is kind of in the way . Maybe try slipping the bracket into place and check.
Nice job mate... Very clean install. What a great idea. Getting closer to cruising around. Cant wait to see the finished car. Last time I repaired a grill, I ground down the cracks to make a V along the crack, then used 2 part epoxy (with tape on the bottom fin to keep shape), proved to be a strong repair.
Thanks for the heads up. I might try that with the tape.
Shiney new parts 😮
Excuse my ignorance, but why didn't you mount the power steering pump fully in the engine bay? For example, closer to the firewall/steering column. Isn't it now in a position where it will be exposed to a lot more water and road dirt? Genuine question.
No dramas mate. I wanted to hide the pump as it's kinda ugly. I want to make the engine bay as simple and clean as I can. It will also be only driven as a cruiser week end car so It will never be driven in the wet.
@@ShenkeGarage Perhaps you could have dipped it in a vat of chrome instead. :)
Ok I came here because the ps pump looks just like the one I took out of my swap car. I can figure the heaven leads out I just didn’t know of the signal wire stays powered with ignition on or was there a sensor I don’t see or something. Besides all that sick build bro. Is that a Cleveland head engine?
Hey Mate thankyou. The Engine is a Holden 308 stroked out to 355 cubes
Love the intro!
Thankyou. Some people did not. cant please them all...
Another piece of the masterpiece mate..well done
Thank matey
Great job Sam 👍🏻
Thanks big Al
Getting closer now 🔥
It still feels like I have heaps to go but yes its getting there.
That electric pump install is a great idea. I'm gunna steal that idea too :P Thanks for sharing :)
No dramas. Was not my idea but go ahead haha.
hi ,Inner guard removal/ install ,did you have the outer guard mounts loose or removed ?? Mines a Q so the outer guard is shaped a little different .
Great job as always .. Try Gel supa glue using cotton buds and match sticks
I just took the lower outer guard bolts out so I could kind of pry it out a little bit to allow the inner to slide in. Ideally I think it would be best to sit the inner in before putting the outer on. Final assembly anyways.
great work once again bro :)
Cheers Jim
Hi What rack did you use ...
Hey mate. McDonald's Bros
@@ShenkeGarage killa I've got a 55 Chevy hardtop with a hz front clip want to do a rack in it
Hey mate, nice spot for the power steering pump. Is there still clearance for the bumper bar bracket?
I actually forgot to fit them before installing the pump. I tried them today and they hit. I ended up making it work by grinding back the bracket but it would be a lot better mounted to the RH side further closer to the outer guard. It still works in that spot but grinding back the bracket was not ideal.
I have the same pump in the boot of my gtr, works great and sounds like a jet winding up when you turn the ignition on lol
I didn’t put a restrictor in the return line and it works perfectly
Gday mate, great video as always...did notice that I think the headlight surrounds are back to front, the radius ends should be inside nearer the grill. keep it up look forward to your updates
Thanks for the heads up. I will fix that up accordingly...
If it hasn't been said, put some edge stripping on the hole for pump to protect it.
Cheers Mate. Yep I have added this as suggested
Volvo electric power steering pumps can work good also, and cheaper than the astra ones
Another great content episode
You have a good set of hands and seem to have a broad range of knowledge. Did you like pick this up from ur old man or maybe grew up on a farm or have you a background in fabrication ur a young guy compared to me im 56 but in some ways ur more knowledgeable than me and solve problems in ways that make me go ....why didn't i think of that ! Anyway sammy like i always to you ur a good down to earth aussie boy and would welcome at my place for beer and BBQ anytime good luck with the channel digger
Haha Thanks Mate. My background is a Diesel Mechanic I worked a lot on hydraulics. This is the first build I have ever done but a lot has been learning on the go. Also watching a lot of other channels and videos on TH-cam gives me a good idea how to do certain things. Always down for a BBQ and a Beer
Comin together nicely mate, gonna be a nice rig when she's done, what wheels ya gonna run?
Cheers Phil. Im thinking of just keeping the wheels I have for the time being. That could change but.
Hi. Just wondering if the billet column has the option for hazard lights (wb style) and tilt? Your progress is amazing... I've stalled a few times through getting a bit project weary.
Yes it has options for Hazard. I opted without hazards and will add a switch onto the dash. There is no tilt option I dont believe.
Exvellent build mate.
Thanks Mate
How much do you want for the 044?
Gettin so close!
So close but still so far. Lots of filling, sanding and blocking to do.
Have one for sale if anyone is interested, $200 in very good condition also, comes with everything, can ship anywhere in Aus.
Great job doing one myself will make a polished aluminium cover for it and your blinkers just pull out the colour lens on the inside
Cheers
Mazda 3 pumps have a remote oil feed
Astra ok
Volvo ok
How much for the fuel rail mate
so ill get rid of all this shit 100% haha
I dont understand why it has so much tubing/hose ha
Any more chinup shit and I'm outahere! Lol.
Lol no worries