Mike. Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Does anybody know of a supplier who still has these 3/16” brake line clips for the manta b, I’ve searched on the internet and e bay and couldn’t source any. I have a breakers yard 5 minuets up the road is there any other car that used the same ones? Edited March 10, 2018 by Mike. Photo removed.
Mike. Posted March 8, 2018 Author Posted March 8, 2018 That’s why I can’t find any in the searches then, away to look online, cheers Blitzi.
The General Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Yes, the only brake pipe clips on the manta are on the engine / gearbox bulkhead and the best replacement is Landover. The rest are spot-welded tabs of metal on the body, but yes these are fuel clips. I got rid of mine and welded studs to the body and used stainless "P" clips (Image Below). Do you need them for Fuel line or brake pipe?
Mike. Posted March 8, 2018 Author Posted March 8, 2018 Definitely need them for the fuel lines, I welded new pins on to the underside when the new floorpans went in, just trying to keep as original as possible. Just checked my old photos fuel lines it is.
The General Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Are you short of them or do you new ones? I might have some of them in the garage, but I cant remember the condition.
Mike. Posted March 8, 2018 Author Posted March 8, 2018 I have 3 decent ones and am 2 short, I need 5 in total. I have loads of the rubber blocks but it’s the metal brackets that have rusted away and broken up, it’s the metal brackets that’s the problem. Thanks.
The General Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 I will have a look tomorrow Mike. Im sure I've got 2 at least 1
®evo03 Posted March 8, 2018 Posted March 8, 2018 Mk3 Cav clips are plastic with a plastic button for security, fits over manta bar thingy! 90 ish vauxhalls would imagine are the same, ie injection, 2 fuel lines. Metal manta ones, would imagine same 80 ish, with injection, maybe carlton? Nova Gte, Could be wrong on this? But any metal clips out there would be aged at this stage
Mike. Posted March 9, 2018 Author Posted March 9, 2018 You are right, rust is the issue. Once you prises them off that’s when they break.
Exclusive Opel Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 Anything here you could use instead? https://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Saddle_Clamps.html
Mike. Posted March 9, 2018 Author Posted March 9, 2018 They look spot on. Looks as if they would do the job.
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