mantasrme Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 I've been making upgraded interior fans for customers cars for a while now and have finally got around to making a few spares. The standard manta fans are not really that good at shifting air even when working right. When they're not working right (which is quite often) its either from a seized bearing on the shaft or a worn bearing (they are brass/bronze bushes on a steel shaft) that then screams like a banshee. So i use a more modern fans from a mk3 Polo along with the resistor from the same car. This offers 4 speeds and i connect speeds 2 and 4 to give a nice range. The full speed is much better than the original manta so actually demists the screen. They fit in the same place as the original and retain the standard plug/wiring. No modifications are needed to the car I'm offering these at £35 exchange or £45 outright with postage at £8 royal mail recorded or £10 courier Postage can be combined with any other parts i sell like epas columns/ epas wiring/ brake kits/ or standard parts 2 Quote
malbasys Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 This fan and motor appears to be for a Manta B. Any ideas for an A? I know exactly what you mean about screaming like a banshee and seizing! Quote
mantasrme Posted January 4, 2014 Author Posted January 4, 2014 Hi yes these are for the Manta B I'll have a look at the A fan setup as i have access to a heater box assembly, its probably not much difference in the motor might just want a different mount. Quote
spiney_norman Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I'll take one, Paypal alright? Think I've still got your address, I'll get one off in the post to you as an exchange unit! Quote
plumster Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 I have one of these, after numerous strip down & oiling of the original screaming eagle I fitted this replacement. GO AND GET ONE, they are spot on. Quote
ian45 Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 hi there if you do make this for the a series i'll be interested Quote
opelmantagsi Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Good to see someone is taking the time to rebuild these, they are hard to find new. Looks like a really great idea and very reasonably priced too. Quote
mantasrme Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Right i've borrowed an A heater box and fan setup, the polo motor won't work with it as its too long. I'm going to have a search around at the breakers yard for a shorter motor from something and see what i can make from it. Mounting the motor in place looks harder to do but i have a couple of ideas to try, will let everyone know when i've managed it. Quote
opelmantagsi Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Are these fans easy to remove/install? pretty easy, hardest part is trying not to damage the plug / wiring when separating and damaging the insulation cover that covers the heater box in the engine bay 1 Quote
mantasrme Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Yes very easy to swap the fan, as Derek says the hardest part is getting the sound deadening off without damaging it. I'll get some pictures taken for a how to guide as i have one to fit tomorrow 2 Quote
74009 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Hi, I'd like one of these if you have any left please - mine's wailing pretty badly at the moment. Thanks Stuart Quote
robah Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 How many have you got left please? could be interested. Quote
mantasrme Posted January 11, 2014 Author Posted January 11, 2014 I have 2 left currently and i'll have another 3 built up next week when the old manta fans arrive. Quote
shaggy Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Hi my heater must be the worst i have ever had so if you have another one in stock i will take it off you.Cheers Dave. Quote
karoshi Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Hi Mantasrme, I'll take one if you have one available? My fan was squealing for a while then died just before I laid up the car for winter, did you manage to get photos together for a guide as to how to fit it? Quote
karoshi Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Just to follow up, fitted the upgraded fan over the Easter break, direct-fit replacement took me less than 20 minutes. And, it works really well, better than the original one ever did - no more horrible squealing and I can actually feel it pushing air up to the windscreen.. Luxury! Quote
penyghent Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Have you had any joy with one for an A please ? Quote
mantasrme Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 penyghent: No positive progress on the A fan i'm affraid, i've looked at several modern motors but cannot find one small enough to fit in the A heater box. I'm off to a larger scrap yard this weekend so will have a look at a few more motors. Robah: I'm out of polo fans at the moment but will be picking a few up at the weekend so will let you know. 1 Quote
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