martin mtc Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hi All. Thanks for accepting me into this group. I have a blue Manta A model that's getting re built and hopefully on the road for April I'm looking for a workable lockset if possible and possibly a heater matrix. Thanks Martin. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Looking good there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I think i still have a heater matrix in the loft and i might have 1 new door lock. I will need to have a rummage about in the loft. Paint looks nice, what's under the cover?? Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin mtc Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hi , it's a Toyota 1.9 I think , I'm going to use it this year and replace it with a 2.0l GM engine with possibly a 6 speed RX8 which seems to be popular. Thanks in advance for looking 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 16/02/2021 at 19:38, Jonathan Pounsett said: There’s a nice expensive set on EBay Kleinanzeigen 😬. Can you just change the barrels? I bought these a while back. They were pretty good. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Ignore that. These are the ones I bought in the end. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124783639501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 40 minutes ago, martin mtc said: Hi , it's a Toyota 1.9 I think , I'm going to use it this year and replace it with a 2.0l GM engine with possibly a 6 speed RX8 which seems to be popular. Thanks in advance for looking 👍 That's a different option i suppose 🙂 If your using the 2.0l any reason for not just fitting the 5 speed getrag box? I'm off work on Tuesday, so i will have a rummage. Any other bits you need? i have some new indicator lenses. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin mtc Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Hi Andy, Yes I need a pair of door check straps, mine have gone missing 🙈, I will look into the getrag box though , 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I looked for check straps for ages - if you find some make sure the rubbers are in good condition. I finally got a pair from @MrCarlosI suggest you send him a list of all the bits you need and see what he’s got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 8 hours ago, martin mtc said: Hi Andy, Yes I need a pair of door check straps, mine have gone missing 🙈, I will look into the getrag box though , 👍 Not sure if i have the check straps but will have a check while im looking out those other parts. The Getrag is a good option as its an easy fit with just some adjustment for the gearstick and as BMW used them you can still get parts for them. Here's a pic of mine on my blog, i also have the parts diagram if you get one that needs a bit of work on it. https://www.theopelproject.com/opel-manta-5-speed-gearbox-rebuild/ https://www.theopelproject.com/workshop-manual-sections/ Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Sorry no door check steps that i can find. I need to do a bit more searching for the heater matrix as i think it might have gone to that safe place in the loft! I have a brand new lock barrel with key. I need to check which side, i think its passengers side. I will take a pic tomorrow. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin mtc Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hi Andy , thanks for looking mate, hopefully I have found a company who makes them , £110 , just waiting for a payment request. If I had a check strap to borrow, I could copy them to help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, martin mtc said: Hi Andy , thanks for looking mate, hopefully I have found a company who makes them , £110 , just waiting for a payment request. If I had a check strap to borrow, I could copy them to help others. Is it the matrix that you are having remade? I have a big box of nut, bolts and bits in the garage, so while im out these tomorrow i will have a rummage just in case one is lying around in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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