611 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 3 hours ago, H-400 said: Had some time to work on the Manta, but you all love pics so the feul pump clean under the car, MOT rules in Belgium are very strict so it stayes there till after MOT: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The propshaft on its place: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. And the new feul lines yes on their original place but this job is not ready yet. Needed a pipe cutter but a friendly neighbour lend it to me after I ended working at the car. But thanks anyway! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Filled the gearbox with oil and because I had no pump to use (I use them from the workshop at the barracks😁) I did what we do in emergency's: Take a silicone hose and cut it in an angle, drill a hole in the cap of the oil bottle so the hose fits tight in it. Put the hose in the bottle untill it toughes almost the bottom. Then you can pump the oil in the gearbox, keep the bottle vertical, after pushing the oil loosen the cap to let air again inside and pump again. If you are somewhere in Africa we do not always have the tools to work but the army learns to be inventive: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. This one is also for Andy Abbott cause he 's got the same rocker cover: I had in the past some oil leaks from that cover, so I ordered a gasket of a 2.4 frontera/omega and it looks ok. The chape of our cover is a bit different so I had to cut a small part at the front: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The rubber gasket fits nice: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. And this is the partnr. to order it, the brand is Victor Reinz so can't be a problem: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Don't order them right now, still got to test it with a running engine! Grts, Herman Herman Used one of these on mine as never could get the cork one to seal on the GT rocker covers and had the engine running up at the engine tuners and never had one drop of oil leak out of it so definitely the one to use on these alloy covers. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Looking great 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi Andy 611, thanks for the confirmation. Had also always problems with the cork seal, leaked on the front where the two inbus-bolts are fitted. So Andy Abbot (thanks for the comment) can try this seal too. Am just home, went to see "Le Mans 66" with my son, movie for petrol heads! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 And an update without working myself😁, the radiator repair guy sended me a pic of his work. He is fitting a thicker core that cools better: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Grts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 22 hours ago, H-400 said: Hi Andy 611, thanks for the confirmation. Had also always problems with the cork seal, leaked on the front where the two inbus-bolts are fitted. So Andy Abbot (thanks for the comment) can try this seal too. Am just home, went to see "Le Mans 66" with my son, movie for petrol heads! Herman There is also a very nice rubber sump gasket for the old steel pan that replaces the 4 part one that works just as good as the rocker cover one, have you seen that one? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Hey Andy, thanks for info. I saw it also so it is hanging in my garage ready to use ! So it has been a while I posted something, an update: The radiator is delivered and looks very nice. 50mm thick core with 43 cooling channels. Costed me with mailing 180€. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Last week I took the decision the "400" has got to go...😥 To the winter storage in company of a lot of other old-timers😊. Need also the space to work on the GSI. So the day I wanted to drive to that location the car didn't start. Like the car knew it had to leave my garage. Checked some basic things and I had no ignition! The low voltage circuit was ok, also the resistors and the coil also. So got to check the wires that come from the "hall-sensor": Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Problem is this distributor is rather rare, got to check if the hall-sensor of a GSI is the same and so on... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I will keep you all posted... Grts, Herman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 00:22, H-400 said: That's it as you wrote: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. At Opel they have a special tool for it, sorry it is in German. This is tool KM-330 and the large side is 9" clutch (120mm). The smaller side is for the other ones(109mm): Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Hey Herman As mine is a hydraulic setup its quite hard to adjust as i have set all the lengths to be set for the standard setting in the book and its all set in place with loctite. What issues could i come across if i leave it set as it is? and do you know why the distance was more for the bigger clutch? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 shouldnt do any damage providing there is still some free play in the lever when released.and not hitting the front when pressed either. i always thought the different dimention was because some clutches had the nylon / plastic thrust ring fitted on the fingers ? but then so did the later smaller clutch too. or was the larger clutch fitted with a different (cast iron rather than steel )operating fork. was this longer ? hence the slight different adjustment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Hi Andy, sorry for the late response. Was late yesterday, opening of the new building of our athletic club. Bar is tested and proven as good! The only thing I can imagine is the pressure plate is a bit higher? The 11mm difference on the top of the lever will be maybe 5mm on the release bearing so as cam in head wrote I think also it won't hurt your clutch. My clutch has got that plastic ring also but the "400" not, so I have to adjust them both identical but one without plastic ring... Think a lot of 9" clutch owners set their clutch to the standard 8,5" setting cause they just never heard about that difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Another update: The "400" is back alive! I reinstalled the old 'contact ignition' so had to search for that resistor wire and so on. When I installed that nice 'Eighties' electronic ignition I made the loom so it looked factory made. Had to cut all those wires out without damaging the original ones. Refitting the original coil and rewiring the original cables. And the engine didn't start... Checked the voltage of the resistor wire, voltage on the green wire with mass and without to be sure😵. So I was thinking what I did just before the problems: I cleaned all the mass cables of the engine, the big + cables on the starter-engine. I cleaned them all, but the inside screw-threads were cleaned with contact cleaner. So I took a thread tap to clean those and some minutes later the engine started and runs as new 😮. So I changed that ignition set too fast, but yeah got to check that dizzy cause I think the springs are too weak...And what have we learned: Contact cleaner can leave a residu, very strange: the engine turns when starting, but no ignition. So I had a better look and a "400" has got an extra loom on that mass cable of the battery. Enjoy your Sunday-evening, Herman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Very interesting Herman, but glad it’s sorted. Noted for future though, thanks for the follow up on it👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 7 hours ago, cam.in.head said: shouldnt do any damage providing there is still some free play in the lever when released.and not hitting the front when pressed either. i always thought the different dimention was because some clutches had the nylon / plastic thrust ring fitted on the fingers ? but then so did the later smaller clutch too. or was the larger clutch fitted with a different (cast iron rather than steel )operating fork. was this longer ? hence the slight different adjustment ? Im running a chevy s10 clutch from Opel GT Source, so not sure how that compares the CIH 9" as far as height etc.. i will do some double checking on clearance but it all seemed fine when i had her up to be tuned. http://www.theopelproject.com/?p=1464 6 hours ago, H-400 said: Hi Andy, sorry for the late response. Was late yesterday, opening of the new building of our athletic club. Bar is tested and proven as good! The only thing I can imagine is the pressure plate is a bit higher? The 11mm difference on the top of the lever will be maybe 5mm on the release bearing so as cam in head wrote I think also it won't hurt your clutch. My clutch has got that plastic ring also but the "400" not, so I have to adjust them both identical but one without plastic ring... Think a lot of 9" clutch owners set their clutch to the standard 8,5" setting cause they just never heard about that difference. Good to know the bar is ok Herman 🙂 I never would have known that there was a different setup for the bigger clutch without your info and probably would just have gone on the standard setting. I will do some checking and keep a check on things when i finally get her up and running properly. good news on the 400 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 The "400" is in his winterstorage, so I'v got some space free to work! The car stays nice & dry under the big carport but it is just too cold to work. Pushing the GSI on his place with the Insignia, my son helped me a hand: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. And the car on its place: Warm & dry: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Enjoy your Sundayafternoon, grts Herman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, H-400 said: The "400" is in his winterstorage, so I'v got some space free to work! The car stays nice & dry under the big carport but it is just too cold to work. Pushing the GSI on his place with the Insignia, my son helped me a hand: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. And the car on its place: Warm & dry: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Enjoy your Sundayafternoon, grts Herman Very nice Herman. My garage is dry but cold, so not much fun working on the Manta in the winter 😞 Im hoping for some dry and slightly warmer weather over the festive period so i can get a few bit sorted on mine. Have a great Christmas Herman 🙂 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Love that reg number my company is called FMS 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 It is the reg.plate of the Insignia, I towed the Manta from the bodyshop with the Insignia. And in Belgium a car that is not able to drive on own power and pulled by another one (with tow bar as showed above) is considered to be a trailer. I crossed a police car and they looked the other way... Have also a great Christmas all! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Well I survived Christmas but the Missus had a secret agenda so I had no time to work on the Manta. But today I went back to the garage to work on the car. Lot of parts need to redone, paint them and the worst is looking after all the parts and what screw is fitted in what place. Painting some parts: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Fitted the black insulation stuff, it cracks easy when bended so I used some cardboard boxes to keep them in shape in storage. Still it is a terrible job to fit them back again. One part (exhaust side on the bulkhead) was totally cracked and not usuable again cause of the heat. If you fit the ventilation piece behind the battery don't forget to use something to seal that part so no water (condens)or fumes can enter the interieur: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As you all can see my battery is on the other side😁. Enjoy your weekend! Edited December 28, 2019 by H-400 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Women are very devious and get the things they want just had me out in the garden adjusting the sensor on the light Cold and dark Edited December 28, 2019 by 1200bandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Well Wayne they have ways to get things done when they want to. Tomorrow she wants to visit the old city of Antwerp with a girl friend, the husband of this girl is an owner of an Ascona-400 so both of us have fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Go the pud and let them go and explore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Antwerp was nice, the girls were talking their stuff and we were talking petrol head's stuff😁! So today we did some prep's for New-Years Evening but could steel some time in my garage. Again painting and varnishing but also fitting some more insulation and cleaned the screw-thread of the mass cables, also the one on the swann-neck: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. About the insulation: When you build it out some parts must be broken to keep the soft insulation in good condition. So I broken a lot of those clips and springs and ordered some new again. The plastic ones are 7.2mm and fit nice, the metal starlock clips are 8 mm: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Noticed the 8mm starclips fit nice on a 10mm socket: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. So they were easy fitted on their place, just push and ok: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Also pushed the old bushes out of the panhard-rod, no hydraulic press (not in the barracks yet) but did this the "do-it-youself" way. With my vise and looks as someone did some upgrades when we look at that tube: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice New Years Eve all! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Nice to see you have the rubber with GM the correct way up. Most are upside down 😀 wonder if its somthing to do with LHD ? looking good Herman 👍 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited January 1, 2020 by ANDY ABBOTT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 That screw At the top is looking a bit rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 @Andy: Never noticed there are rubbers with GM upside down😁, most important is they are stil in good condition! @Wayne: Sharp eye, used it anyway to let the kit dry I used. Must have a nice clean one laying around. But you are right, details make the car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I use a wire brush on a drill brings them up nice and shiny then a bit of wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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