Poor man Opas Removal

[tibrin04]

I finally decided to remove my OPAS on my Gtx , i was minded and bored so i decided to pass action.

Since i didnt have ordered any block off kit i decided to reuses some parts

i removed Rods , Bracket , flaps i cut plastic with a saw to remove shafts and springs inside the small plastic tube who retain flaps

i sanded and polish plastic and put it back

i also removed vaccum on the pump and block vacuum line who enter in the hull ..


Cost 0 $ and work fine ..


i left Tubes inside hull ..

No leaks anyways


Feel free to ask .. or post comments !



Ps i will post some pictures ..

[pet]

pictures?...i'd like to see how did it.

[yellow4]

i'm curious, let's see em

[tibrin04]

Here the pictures...

This process is 100% reversible cost 0$ and take around 30 /45 mins to do

Remove the plastic vaccum plug on the pump , cut the small inlet and fill with epoxy or marine grade silicone let them dry for at least 8 hrs ,

This part give u the perfect cap for the pump

Remove 4 (5mm) Allen bolts , no need to cut the stainless oetiker collar , just pry and they come easily .

Dont remove the small screw on the center of the hull behind the plastic ..

Also cut a small part of the ( L ) shaped Hose to block the vaccum line ,

Fill with epoxy let it cure before u put back in place



Remove flaps and cut with a small saw around to remove the tube who contain the spring for Opas system take off the U bracket on the pump too

Take some sandpaper to remove small bracket on the part ..

finish with a watersandpaper to get a polish .

Fill holes with epoxy plug back the hoses ( one on each side who entering the hull )

Put it back and enjoy it !