1200bandit Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Started up the the manta this morning,oil pressure reading 3 bar very happy When started the revs are at 2,000 RPM for about 1 minute When close the rubber pipe ( one in photo) the revs drop Have got a spare one which l will try,the is a adjustment nut on the valve can this be adjusted so it will bring down the revs when cold 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Had a go at wiring up the wing indicators On the steering column wire in there black/ green for the O/ S black/ white for the N/S Every works as it should,all indicators are working turn of the engine, key in number one place all good pull the key and the flasher relay starts to click very fast ( as a bulb out) No indicators on the dash, or any indicators on The only outer wire is a brown/ white,which l think is for the horn I am missing something, any information appreciate Edited February 13, 2023 by 1200bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Getting made redundant this month Dont know how things will turn out So the manta MAY be up for sale ,was thinking about £15,000 If interested look at the work that has been carried out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) How easy is it to find other work in your area? Could you go self employed? In September 2020 I took the decision to go self employed, had been thinking about it for years, at the start I was worried about where my customers would come from, but I started off by estimating and winning work, advance booking customers in my diary so on day one of start up I had jobs organised. I now have a good customer base and it keeps growing month on month, should have done it years ago so don’t worry and see it as an opportunity to move forward or do something you have always wanted to do. “KEEP THE MANTA” Edited March 4, 2023 by Mike. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 I am now 64 years old,but not giving up ,just need to know if this is a option.do not wish to sell. Will be finished on 20 March, .Do not what to back in the motor trade as l been doing this from l was 16 as a mechanic the motor trade has completely changed just sick of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Getting made redundant this month Dont know how things will turn out So the manta MAY be up for sale ,was thinking about £15,000 If interested look at the work that has been carried out Sorry to hear that Wayne, hope you can find another job soon. If you fancy meeting up for a pint and a chat let me know👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 11 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Getting made redundant this month Dont know how things will turn out So the manta MAY be up for sale ,was thinking about £15,000 If interested look at the work that has been carried out Sorry to hear this mate, I know it’s not unusual these days and not supposed to be personal but it still feels like crap. Hope you find something else that you’ll enjoy soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Sorry to hear that, there is always something out there, keep looking, keep trying never give up, looks like you never give up anyway, if you have been in the motortrade............ Treat it as a fresh, new start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Going though the sum’s looks like l will better off ( have not the figures yet) Will know more on Tuesday. if that’s the case will have to rethink which direction to go May not have to sell the manta at all.May even have 6/8 weeks off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmonkey Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Sounds like better news. Hopefully it will work out. Would be a shame to have to sell the Manta after 2 years work. Remember redundancy payments, if you are entitled to one, are tax free (up to £30k I think) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yes tax free up £30,000 ,plus l can get £££ per week from the dole ( unknown how much as l have never done this before) It’s been 40 plus years that l have not had a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Yes tax free up £30,000 ,plus l can get £££ per week from the dole ( unknown how much as l have never done this before) It’s been 40 plus years that l have not had a job I got paid off 3 years ago at 59 and thought ok so I don’t need to work for a year but who is going to employ me, needn’t have worried ageism isn’t what it was landed some contract work after a few months off and now perm again on similar salary with a lot less hassle and cash in the bank, was actually a good thing in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 6 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Yes tax free up £30,000 ,plus l can get £££ per week from the dole ( unknown how much as l have never done this before) It’s been 40 plus years that l have not had a job Good luck mate, local f]garage would surely love a man of your experience, so get yourself out there and see what’s about - even if part time I guess? Or perhaps you might be able to take early retirement? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Just like to thank everyone for the support in this matter,much appreciate Edited March 6, 2023 by 1200bandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Today was my last day in Renault,more time on the manta Going on holiday fro a few weeks,then will have time on the manta 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 New Chapter....... ☘️ New beginnings 🍺 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Got the manta out today in the sunshine,a bit dusty Started fist time , will be getting back into this in few weeks Looking at jobs to it 90% done to go on the road 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...
1200bandit Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) Got the manta out to bit of work on it refitted the centre console lower part of the dash give a hover Can not remove the gear knob to fit the gear lever cover,don’t what to damage anything being so close to the MOT Put some sound deadening on the tank it’s looking a lot better I think l have sorted the headlights out they look inline Got to sort the air leak from the inlet manifold, N/S wing indicator then for the MOT next month 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. Edited April 22, 2023 by 1200bandit 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 Having trouble with the N/S wing indicator can’t get to work right It will light up ,have tried wiring to the wiring on the steering column,O/S working fine , wired up the N/S on the N/S wiring on the column works great until pull the key out then just flashing Have tried wiring it up the the green/ black wiring coming out of the relay As above just flashing. Dave has said that it’s wired into the wiring loom by the headlight switch can’t see any marks on the wiring where they have been wired in Anyone know what colour the wing indicator is Was thinking running a wire from the front indicator to the wing one as don’t fancy pull the dash out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 4 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Having trouble with the N/S wing indicator can’t get to work right It will light up ,have tried wiring to the wiring on the steering column,O/S working fine , wired up the N/S on the N/S wiring on the column works great until pull the key out then just flashing Have tried wiring it up the the green/ black wiring coming out of the relay As above just flashing. Dave has said that it’s wired into the wiring loom by the headlight switch can’t see any marks on the wiring where they have been wired in Anyone know what colour the wing indicator is Was thinking running a wire from the front indicator to the wing one as don’t fancy pull the dash out again If the mot is looming I would run a temporary wire from the indicator as you suggest. You can replace it next time you have the dash out. I’ve been driving around without a speedo for the same reason. I have the new cable but don’t want to remove the dash that was only recently installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) Got a air leak from the inlet manifold,was ok until l replaced with a black painted one So thinking that the manifold my be twisted,bowed Going to refit the original one back on ,replaced the manifold gasket hopefully that will cure it Give the inlet manifold a bit of a clean and will fit in the next couple of days 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 April 26, 2023 by 1200bandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Remove the inlet,exhaust manifolds ,checked the gaskets all looked ok Removed the injection housing to swop over Found a crack in on of the injector housing,had one in my spare bits when the manifold was of put a heat cover over the pressure switch,hopefully will prevent the wiring fro falling apart Refit the manifolds ,started the engine running ok ,checked the the timing was set at 23 ,reset it to 10 now running really nice Run a wire from the front indicator to the wing indicator,working fine So l think is ready for the MOT 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 That is a pesky little crack indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Just glad l found it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) Got the insurance all sorted,hopefully book in for the MOT next Thursday Edited May 4, 2023 by 1200bandit 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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