1200bandit Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, cam.in.head said: forgive me not understanding the imogies or whatever they are called. dont understand the grinning face .or have i misunderstood. ! the info i gave was true. the adapter can be moved a little either way .mine has the sensor pointing at eleven oclock . No insult intended. It’s starting to get me as every thing l try will not work. Any help,information is welcome if you don’t laugh you cry. 21 hours ago, cam.in.head said: the right angled adapter thats already in the engine is on a tapered thread anyway so can be loosened or tightened a small amount either way if clearance is an issue. looks like all should be ok there. Have spent 3 hours under the manta this afternoon,the sensor with the adapter on is to tall, Have cut down the new adapter still to tall. I think if l remove the inlet manifold,exhaust manifold the sensor will be to near the exhaust manifold and will burn the wiring. l can not even get to the engine block adapter to turn it at all and it whoud still be to near the manifold . Did try to remove the bracket by the front exhaust pipe still can not get to it. if l had a original one it whoud take about 10 minutes to do On the plus side l found the slight oil leak ,sump bung SO I NEED A ORIGINAL ONE PLEASE USED OR A NEW ONE .Will also post in parts required The original one is in the middle 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. Edited January 21, 2023 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Hi Wayne You could try this guy, not sure if he’s a club member but has a shed load of manta stuff https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/opel-manta-Ascona-Mk1-Cavalier/185739766212?pageci=d453348e-3cb8-481c-af72-a2d061aab178&redirect= Edited January 21, 2023 by Moonmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Yeah that’s me having a thin down I don’t have any at the moment unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I can do a good used sensor with adapter at £40 plus postage and packing 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, MrCarlos said: I can do a good used sensor with adapter at £40 plus postage and packing 🙂 Is the thread a 12 x 1.0 on the sensor,as the middle one in the photos is the adapter from the engine block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Yes and yes, original gte so it will fit straight on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Have got the sensor now,unable to fit it as got a granddaughter and a insane dog to look after this weekend Hopfully it will Monday night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 makes you wonder why on earth they make so many thread variations on an essentially basic and common part. hopefully all should br well now thou ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 The thread into the block is 14x1.5 mm which you can get very easily but the is no one doing 14x1.0 mm thread Might be able to fit a pressure sensor straight into the engine block. Will try to check it out on Monday ( hopefully) to see if the is room to fit a sensor directly from the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 you can on a carlton or senator because the manifold is farther away but on the manta its much closer hence the 90 deg adapter. i assume you have now got the one from mr carlos on here. that will obviously fit perfect. if you ever wanted to fit one in the front cover then the other thread ( m14) is ok for that position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Fitted the oil pressure sensor. Have seriously under estimate this little job Got the sensor fitted in about 30 minutes, pain in ar## Mark the sensor so l know which wire goes where Spent over a hour trying to fit the wiring on , give up in the end Got 1 of 2 ways to go. 1 remove the manifold again 2 Remove the sensor again,cut the sensor wiring,secure the wiring to the sensor and fit it. On the plus side made a bracket for the rear fin thing Drilled some 10 mm bolts threaded a a rod though the bolts Fitted to the fin and works ok , Will have to get some glue/ filler to secure the rod 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. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. On 28/01/2023 at 09:47, cam.in.head said: you can on a carlton or senator because the manifold is farther away but on the manta its much closer hence the 90 deg adapter. i assume you have now got the one from mr carlos on here. that will obviously fit perfect. if you ever wanted to fit one in the front cover then the other thread ( m14) is ok for that position. Yes got it from mr Carlos give it a quick test got a oil light,unknown about the pressure yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: On the plus side made a bracket for the rear fin thing Drilled some 10 mm bolts threaded a a rod though the bolts Fitted to the fin and works ok , Will have to get some glue/ filler to secure the rod Looks like a good solution👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Honestly the only practical way to fit these is to unbolt the manifolds, move to one side, sort the sensor and wiring and put the manifolds back. Any other method is a right pain as you're discovering! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 You could use tiger seal for shark fin fill. It will dry almost 95% solid, with just enough flex. Can be cut, sanded when fully cured. If in doubt, put a bead down on something first let it cure, about two days inside, try cutting it, and flexing it 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 i admit itwas a bit fiddly on mine and thats one with injection and one on carb but didnt have any real issues. cerainly didnt need manifolds removing at all on mine .just a sawn down spanner ! my sensor points upwards .i fitted the wiring to it first using ring terminals rather than the original type and gently turned the lead from above whilst tightening it. did both cars with a heatproof /oilproof 2 core cable . and having tightened leads rather than push on ones makes it more reliable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Going to have a go at cutting the wiring , secured to the sensor,as l have nothing to lose If it doesn’t work will remove the manifold again.have replaced the wiring all ready have used a heat sleeve on the wiring and have a little heat cover which may fit Edited February 2, 2023 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 like i said. my sensor points upwards so twisting the cable as tightening the sensor was straightforward. .pretty sure i removed both cars sensors,replaced leads and refitted in a couple of hours one morning. my issue that had been erratic guage on both cars was solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Been in the garage for 2 1/2 hours trying to fit this sensor ( 2 minutes to remove) Cut the wiring secured to the sensor.will not go on as the wiring is jamming on the exhaust manifold,don’t what to bend the conditions on the sensor as may damage it So of with the manifold again,it whoud have been quicker and easier this way ,repair the wiring after the sensor fitted , but if you don’t try you will never know Whiskey time now l need it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just a quick job today, when the manta is jack up carried out a oil change even got a new sump bung. The oil that come out was very clean Drop back on its wheels so l can start to remove the manifold Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Got in the garage at 5.45 tonight.Determined to get this sensor sorted Got the manifold off in 25 minutes ( has been removed before so l knew the bolts will come out easy) fitted the sensor and wiring. Made the wiring longer so reroute the wiring behind the clylinder head away from the exhaust manifold. lf you need to do the sensor remove the manifold as you can see where the wiring will go It was done in one and half hours So now have a oil light and oil pressure showing on the dash 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. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Well done for keeping going, that’s been a bit of an epic journey for what seemed at the outset to be a fairly straightforward job. I think given the hassle you’ve had I’ll be living with an oil pressure gauge that goes nuts fairly regularly for a while yet. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Remove the manifold it’s very easy lf l did it this way at the start whoud have saved 6 hours of my life 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, 1200bandit said: Remove the manifold it’s very easy lf l did it this way at the start whoud have saved 6 hours of my life Good to know👍 I’m garageless at the mo & must be getting a bit soft as unbolting manifolds on the drive in February isn’t as appealing as it was 30 years ago. Maybe get a chance when the weekends are a bit warmer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: Remove the manifold it’s very easy lf l did it this way at the start whoud have saved 6 hours of my life Sometimes the short cut is not so short 🙈 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Oil pressure, one of lifes luxurys. 👍 Well done. This manta is getting sorted piece by piece, gritty determination, great work ethic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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