ventorafred Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Had my MK 4 cossie ran tina up for sale on fleabay in march had some dingbat muck me about, and this chap emailed about a swapsie for a sorted GSI not really having any any knowledge on the newer vauxhalls ( Im into Ventora's FD's) I was humming and errrrrrr, in the end I said ok So in late March, I became the owner of a black Manta GSI Which I believe is well known on this site done a bit of wiring on her, as the fuse kept blowing when I hit the manual cooling fan switch, and there is a very tiny fuel leak off the tank I think other than that she seems to be hey OK Must take some pics of her, only oneI have is the one the guy sent me, and HELLO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Looks like a good motor, and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Bring her to Billing, she looks a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventorafred Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Thanks I'll try to make it to Billing, but I work sundays - (Nights) Have to plead with em to book me next sunday night off Bit more on the motor has had a lot done to her, lowered and with Bilstein rally shocks 400ILb on the front, performance exhaust, completely restored a few years ago, paint finish isnt brilliant but presentable engine replaced , loads of new bits, and has a custom sat nav, dvd, thingy built in to the console think the starter is playing up as from today, not sure, give her a run and went to start her up again, and click, thought it may have been the battery, but after a few clicks up she fired, will have to investigate this Edited July 6, 2013 by ventorafred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 The previous owner's a member on here too, MrCarlos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks I'll try to make it to Billing, but I work sundays - (Nights) Have to plead with em to book me next sunday night off Bit more on the motor has had a lot done to her, lowered and with Bilstein rally shocks 400ILb on the front, performance exhaust, completely restored a few years ago, paint finish isnt brilliant but presentable engine replaced , loads of new bits, and has a custom sat nav, dvd, thingy built in to the console think the starter is playing up as from today, not sure, give her a run and went to start her up again, and click, thought it may have been the battery, but after a few clicks up she fired, will have to investigate this Come on down to Billing later Friday & go back Sunday morning, bring a tent you'll be among friends. Best day for Manta owners is probably the Saturday. Re the starter solonoid clicking, check the earth strap to the engine from the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventorafred Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Cheers for that Dave, Ill have a looksee tomorrow morning after work Do my best to get to Billing, not been since I had my Ventora great show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventorafred Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 The previous owner's a member on here too, MrCarlos! Ahhh, the guy who swapped it said the previous chap was on here somewhere! thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello ! I heard at billing that my old car was around again :-) its a decent solid car - built by another guy on here gsimarc i finished it off and ran it on the road for a while before selling it earlier this year to concentrate on my coupe. I had the starter sticking sometimes , only ever a problem in really warm weather and a sharp rap with a hammer always freed it :-) Check the small bore breather pipes on top of the tank for the small leak - i dropped it and replaced them all to solve a leak when i first got the car but one did have a habit of popping off for some reason . The tank itself seemed solid. Hope that helps - and i still miss that touch screen built in sat nav !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thats my photo btw - taken outside my unit :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventorafred Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hello ! I heard at billing that my old car was around again :-) its a decent solid car - built by another guy on here gsimarc i finished it off and ran it on the road for a while before selling it earlier this year to concentrate on my coupe. I had the starter sticking sometimes , only ever a problem in really warm weather and a sharp rap with a hammer always freed it :-) Check the small bore breather pipes on top of the tank for the small leak - i dropped it and replaced them all to solve a leak when i first got the car but one did have a habit of popping off for some reason . The tank itself seemed solid. Hope that helps - and i still miss that touch screen built in sat nav !!!! Hiya squire I had a feeling it might have been the extreme hot weather been fine in the usual Blighty weather we have so Ill hang off doing owt about till normal weather resumes! The petrol leak is very minor, but I'll have a looksee for that Its a great motor, tidy as a whistle it really is and yeah, that touch screen LCD is off the hoop!!! ''Thats my photo btw - taken outside my unit :-)'' I will put some more up today!! Im shamed now Great to hear from you always good to hear from a gent who has past experiences with a motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventorafred Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Few more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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