Sutty2006 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 So basically this manta hasn’t seen the road in nearly 30 years, I pulled it out of someone’s front garden, no idea how long it had been there. So there’s going to be some unknown rust spots here and there. Practicing my skills again. A small hole probably the size of a dress sequin cut out to be replaced..... conveniently forgot to take my welding mask with me. Oh well. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 So I’ve not done anything on this for a while. Been busy working and sorting other stuff out. I collected my 2.0 engine from a friend I lent it to, so I could strip and rebuild it. A little disappointed it’s missing a lot of parts that it went with. One being the fuel pump, not really bothered about the manifolds but the alternator is also missing along with the engine mounts, so I’ve got to find those now. I started stripping the engine, it turns over freely but you can hear something “catching” inside. I pulled the head off to find oil on number 1 inlet valve. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 That's sad news, not much of a friend then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 I’m not letting it get to me. Lesson learned. Looks like this engine might be toast. Number 2 liner is rusty. Number one big ends are scored bad and the rest aren’t much better. Silvery grey sludge in sump and pick up pipe looks battered. Lots of deposits in oil. I’m on the hunt for another engine now. I sold my spare engine thinking this would be ok. Oh well! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) Are you after gte engine or std carb engine. ( re fuel pump hole ) I should have a couple or so but they will be half units . Ie no head. Easier to store this way and oil up the bores for storage ! Located west yorks Edited July 14, 2019 by cam.in.head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 I may be after a carb 1.9 or 2.0 engine. But want a full engine as my head isn’t brilliant either. I might have a go at rebuilding this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 No worries. I have a few heads but they are all pre 85 except one I’m keeping as a spare for mine. Mine runs a standard varijet so unleaded heads for this from a mk2 carlton were hard enough to find back in the day . you should have no problems rebuilding yours.majority of parts still available such as rings and shells ,oil seals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 If I can get hold of some new rings and shells I’ll be a happy bunny. My only issue is ordering the right ones as there are oversized shells available etc etc. Not done much engine building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 So I’ve not done a massive amount of work on this car recently. Mainly due to a wedding coming up next month and lack of time/funds etc. so today I’ve put a brand new GM speedo cable in. Thanks to nick from America. I’ve also been fitting the replacement wiring loom, when I removed it from a breaker I labelled most connections up. Luckily. I’m ready to put the dash back in but decided to take it home to clean up and check everything is ok. Turns out the instrument cluster is pretty bad, most connections are rotten but I’ve got a few old units I can rob parts off. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Ouch, that is some bad corrosion, however most can be repaired with patience I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Yup I don’t think any area of this car has been spared corrosion wise. I’ve found a couple of sets of newer dash binicles and removed the gauge connections to fit to the original set. I’ve got a B1 dash spare but it’s got a rev counter, the original hasn’t so wanted to keep this dash original. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Think I would be tempted to just solder some for Leds in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 It’s all fixed now. It’s simple circuit board stuff. Just needed to swap out the rusty bits for non rusty bits 😂. Tomorrow I might go back up and fit the instrument cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droop snoot hp firenza Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 hi i have got a complete 2.0 s engine perfect. low mile engine. bought it because i thought my engine was no good. but turns out it was me leaving bolts loose on inlet.. you can have it for £150 . the engine is in telford shropshire Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 I’ve currently got a 2.0s waiting to go in but it’s not been ran in a long time, so if it turns out to be no good I’ll take you up on that engine. But I’m in no rush to buy one as I’ve got other commitments right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Instrument cluster in Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Dash looks in good overall condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Did you find the heater cable clip then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, IanMc said: Did you find the heater cable clip then? Yes, in a totally different place than I thought. But I recon it’s not the original. That one must have grown legs n walked off. Dash is ok, not mint but it’ll do. This car will never be mint, but I’m happy with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I can probably dig one out of my bags of bits for a picture next week if you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 All sorted now, I had one in a takeaway tub full of bits n bobs from the last one I broke up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 ah, always good to have tubs of bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yes, usually in that SAFE place we all have 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Yep, that is exactly where my window winder circlips are 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Small repair to nearside A pillar below check strap mount. Didn’t take a before picture, but there were holes everywhere. Small patch fitted. Rest of holes welded up. Not a pretty job but can be dressed later. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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