turbo16n Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 This is my new A series Project , when i manage to find someone who could transport it from Croydon to Bicester ,oxon Anyone Help? It is a 1600 but the engine is broken,Thinking of puttting in a monza engine or maybe a 2.4.It has been resprayed but the roof needs work from where somebody walked on it! Overall its needs some work, but fairly sound,apart from engine. I new this car about 10 years ago, when it was family owned by the mother then the son and had been resprayed white,its now painted in its original colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayman Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That is one nice looking A good luck with your project, looks like not a lot too do.Great find look forward to further posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Oh remember to keep that 1,6 crankshaft, if it isnt broken ! Thats gold ! Can make a very high reving 1,9 or 2,0 engine with such a crank ! If i was you i´d get hold of a 1,9 or 2,0 engine (preferably a 1,9 as this has better cooling) mount the crank from the 1,6 and the solid lifters, get a good Enem cam or maybe Kent Cam, and if possible a 2,2 or 2,4 head, put on a set of 45´s and watch that baby go 180bhp + @ 7000 rpm should´nt be a problem Nice car by the way looks like it needs a bit of work, but looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta88 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Looks a nice a ,good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for the messages . Managed to get the A series picked up yesterday. Going to try and get the 1600 engine running if i can. Before taking it out as my 2.0 engine has got a stuck or bent valve, will have to take the head off and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall86 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 hi ive got a 1.9 engine if your interested i know its a runner ive had it running, looks like im losing my lock up so need to get rid , just arrange collection and its yours :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Some more pictures the front end the rear end (sorry its Dark) the boot floor the engine bay (Opel gt rocker cover) The Blue interior Problem areas Under Air vent drivers side The Roof ! might need a webasto roof ? The Battery tray may need work Core plug missing from engine The brake pedal is like a rock when you push it ! think the brakes are going to need going over, may uprate them (whats the best caliper and disc to use?) Also need to replace core plug and try and get engine to run (when i get some time). Car needs a good clean and polish , some rust bubbles on one wheelarch. just a small update for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 update on progress. New core plug fitted bought an engine set off ebay straight forward to fit. Had a go at starting the engine.Turns over on starter ok.No spark so checked points the contacts were green, no wonder no spark.Took them off and cleaned them ,we now have spark! Engine now turns over and fires , no fuel reaching Carb.Put more petrol in the tank just in case as the fuel gauge dosen't work , another job to sort out . Misting fuel into top of the carb and now it starts up and runs for a few seconds, still no fuel reaching carb, disconnected fuel pipe by chassis rail and put pipe into fuel can,now the car starts and runs ok, so fuel pump is working,reconnected pipe still no fuel to carb. disconnected pipe again used compressor to blow down pipe, tried again still no fuel to carb. put wire down pipe to tank to try and clear any blockage, still no good ! may have to take the fuel tank off , unless anyone else has got any other ideas ? The water pump has now started leaking from round the bearing ,will have to fit a new waterpump.Anyone got a new master cylinder as well ! also need some 2.2 vented Carlton discs for my Volvo 4 pot calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Looking like a good project to stuck into. Hope you kept some spares for yourself! (I have a spare mechanical fuel pump and water pump for 1.6 if you didnt!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Fuel hose between pump and line to tank, could be porous causing air to be drawn in ......? Maybe ?? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh that car looks good. The roof is a shame i think, but the rest of it is not too frightening at all Regarding fuel, as the car look like it has been sitting still for some years. Take off the top of the carburattor (5-6 screws) and check the swimmer. If the carb has been dryed out, it is quite possible the swimmer is stuck. A good carb cleaning, and pour some petrol in the swimmer so you are certain that it can flowt. Put it back together and i am 99% certain you will get it running. Regarding brakes, i myself are using 288mm Carlton GSi brakes and calipers. They are cheap, and big and will stop a freight train 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 removed fuel tank and took out fuel gauge sender unit . noticed that mesh filter had split and the fuel pipe was blocked with sediment and crap out of bottom of tank.cleared the pipe and checked that the fuel gauge on the dash worked by moving float when plugged back onto earth and live,It didn't work,so sender unit duff anyway. Luckily i had spare tank and nicked the sender unit out of it,which had good mesh filter and the fuel gauge worked.Replaced the tank and refilled with petrol. The engine now starts and runs fine,shame the waterpumps leaking! and need to sort brakes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Have now changed the water pump and works fine.Freed off the front caliper pistons and cleaned the discs. Had to have a plate welded on floor passenger side above jacking point and some minor welding on drivers side jacking point and a small patch on rear of sill on inner wheelarch. Had to Change the rear brake cylinders (used some larger Manta B ones) and changed the Brake fluid. The solex carb is playing up a bit ,the secondary choke is slow to work hopefully it will free up with use,if not i will fit a weber carb i have spare. So the Car has now passed its Mot,just need to tax it. So will be taking it to Billing. Next job ,doing something with the Roof to tidy it up.And plenty of polishing! Pictures to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 excellent m8 ,, love those A,s and that looks like a good one bet your well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo16n Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Have Had my Manta a on the road last summer,then its sat in the garage since.Have plans to build a te2800 out of it,even though a lot of people say the engines to heavy. have thought of fitting the monza engine with the fuel injection.And nearly went one better with a 3.0 24v engine still attached to a senator but coulden't pick it up quick enough and they let it go to scrap yard for chrushing Aaargh! oh well keep looking. Have also since bought a LHD Manta A SR in ochre off a friend of mine,registered as a m reg 1973 car,even though i think its an earlier car,Has earlier 3/4 panel vents,wipers on dash switch not on column.and had floor button windscreen washer.Has only ever been welded when battery tray replaced.Needs a new headlining,new front door glass seals the strip that fits on top of door with ally strip.also maybe some new windscreen seals as their perished.Will put some pictures on soon.Has got MOT,just need to tax it. Also still got the commodore b to get on with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Like you I'm planning to build a TE2800 replica but using the c20xe engine, already have the bodykit just need to get started at some point. Good luck with your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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