jj93z28

I seem to remember a site that showed you how to disasemble the opti to look for damage. Anyone know the url? Thanks

jj93z28

found it myself.... here it is should anyone else be interested.

http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/optisprk/optisprk.htm

Alex94TAGT

Why exactly are you taking apart your optispark? Car stumbling?

That site is for tearing apart a 1995 opti. The pre-95 opti's are a little different. Specifically, you'll have a little bit of trouble with the photo emitter and the slotted disc. Unlike the '95, our slotted disc is spotwelded to the bearing behind it (cant/shouldn't be removed), and there are two somewhat hidden (T-20) torx bolts underneath that disc that hold the bearing to the metal back-plate. So, you have to pry up on the disc to get to the bolts (WITHOUT BENDING THE DISC!!!). Otherwise, you'll never get the opti fully disassembled.


I vented my stock 94 opti a while back, so I 've got photos explaining all of this if you need them. I've also got a few tips while you're in there. Shoot me an e-mail if you wish...

Mtrhds94Z

The bearing isnt welded to the shaft, [that the disc is welded to]but yes it is tricky to get out..and there is no replacement bearing available, and that is usually bad[3 of 4 I have taken apart had bad bearings]

Alex94TAGT

I stand corrected. "Bearing assembly"

It's all one piece...

jj93z28

I put a hotcam in a few months back, the car has not ran since. I just put a new timing chain and figured I would take a look inside the opti while it was off. I am just about to put the battery in and see if she will start(I doubt it).