Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Bad news. The head for my 1600 Manta B was sent for reconditioning (harder valve seats to be fitted, new stem seals etc.), however the engineering company have found that it's cracked and unrepairable. Does anybody have a complete head for a 1.6 CIH Manta B please in good condition. I would consider a complete engine if the price is right. I am located near Lincoln. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT2400 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 From memory I have very good / recon head sat in the garage. I think it's for a 1.9 but should still suffice. Drop me a PM if you're interested and I'll dig it out for you. Good news is I'm still nr Lincoln too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for the reply GT2400. Is the 1.9 head compatible with the 1600 block? I think the compression ratios are different? I've got a good 2 litre block in the garage that came off my other B which I could use if compatible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Pretty sure I have a 1600 engine here. I will have a look and tomorrow and let you know, I took it out of an Ascona to do a 2.4 conversion so there was nothing wrong with it, its just wether I already sold it a while ago in a job lot of CiH stuff. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good grief Ben, you really haven't had much luck with the old girl. You didn't run over an albatross with it on the way back from here did you? I'm afraid most of my Manta stuff is gone now, and I've nothing at all CIH left, but I do hope you manage to get it sorted okay. If it's any consolation, I have re-developed a taste for a few Greene King products recently, so indirectly I'm helping you to pay to sort out all the problems! All the best, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 if you want a genuine 1.6 low milage engine speak to Drew off here. he may be passing your way aldo to drop it off. worth a PM or phone call or just buy the 1.9 head and bolt it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Rutts, Will the 2 litre head bolt on if I use a 1.6 head gasket? Would I have any problems do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/31265-rebuilt-cih-head-p2e/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks all. I have a 2 litre head that came off my other B which had only done about 6000 miles after a rebuild when swapped for an Exclusive head. I've been advised that it should fit the 1.6 block as long as I use a 1.6 head gasket - under the circumstances I'm going to give that a try and see how it goes. In the meantime, if anybody has a good 1.6 engine or 1.6 head then please get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 hi. i have a 1.6 excellent one. from a 65000 mile car. unleaded valve seats fitted . £200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 i have a good 1.6 it came out of a mint lhd ascona and only had 40 tho kms on it, i drove the car back from stuttgart so i know it is a good motor. if your interested i am looking for £100 for it. give me a call on 07977950044. cheers drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 drew if he does not take it i will have it. pub meet drop off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 no problem andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Drew & Cam in Head, Thanks both. The garage are hopefully putting the 2 litre head I have on the car next week. I'm hoping that will work out OK as the bottom end of the 1600 has done less than 1000 miles since rebuild and the head I have came off my bronze B and was in good nick. If that doesn't work out OK then I'll be looking to buy one of your replacement engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 hi ben ive got an exclusive 2ltr engine at grantham cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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