plumster 382 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Howdy, rubber looks due for replacement & suggestions are I put the whole new set in, question is:- What's the part number & are they easy to get hold of? Cheers folks. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-400 1,725 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi Sam, the best is indeed to fit a complete new set, they are easy to find on internet: https://www.edelschmiede.com/shop/Coupling-rod-flybar-stabiliser-on-front-axle-Opel-Ascona-Manta-B-Kadett-C https://www.altopelhilfe.de/product_info.php?info=p3077_stabisatz-seitlich---koppelstange.html https://www.o-t-r.de/shop/ascona-manta-b/va-stabisatz-ascona-manta-b/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,263 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Easy to get from eBay, still a common part. How about complete as the bolts sometimes seize in the tubes. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-ROLL-BAR-STABILISER-LINK-FRONT-OPEL-KADETT-D-E-MANTA-B-79-93-90009367-X2/264537109973 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumster 382 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Thanks folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumster 382 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 (edited) What a smashing day, time to get those drop links replaced:- 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Well rub me down with a salted cod, the replacement ones (listed for MK 1 Cav) are too frikkin long. I am to say the least a touch miffed. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Actually..... after checking the listing says suitable for Opel Manta B CC, so like a knob I assumed they would fit. Edited February 28 by plumster pic added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumster 382 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 So..... if anyone needs a pair for your Manta, give me a shout, ain't no use to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanMc 1,572 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 All I did was to cut the tube length down, the cut the excess thread off the bolt with an angle grinder once fitted. If you cut the excess thread off before you start, you can struggle to get the nut to engage with the first couple of threads. Hope that helps? Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumster 382 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, IanMc said: All I did was to cut the tube length down, the cut the excess thread off the bolt with an angle grinder once fitted. If you cut the excess thread off before you start, you can struggle to get the nut to engage with the first couple of threads. Hope that helps? Good luck. Hi Ian, I have ordered a pair of QH ones that should be the correct size. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plumster 382 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Hoorah!! job done, not a big job & probably due to regular oil spraying for many years, they came out pretty easy. Used a small jack to push the new ones in & squash the rubbers a bit & got the top nut on easily. Small win but very satisfying. 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GTEPETE 355 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 For anyone with a lowered car, you are advised to shorten the link the same amount as the drop... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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