Malcolm Cliff Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I am having my automatic Manta SR converted to manual and need a flywheel, the car is 79 on a t reg.Do I need a new radiator as mine may have an integral oil cooler ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullsunian Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I dont see any reason why you would have to replace the rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 You don't need to replace the radiator, you can run that one with the fitting holes plugged or open. Its not an oil cooler its more like a heat exchanger sat in the bottom radiator tank. It takes up a very small amount of room from the water capacity but by itself will not affect the way the car runs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I have a flywheel, looks like it take the 8 1/4 clutch if its any good for you. Had it on my 1.9 that had been bored out to a 2.1 so with the right clutch it will take the power if yours is a 2.0L? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hi,how much and can you post it please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 22 hours ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Hi,how much and can you post it please ? How does £50 + delivery sound? I think last time i looked it was about £15 for delivery but i can check and let you know. Do you want the bolts as well or just the flywheel? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) On 09/04/2022 at 21:16, 611 said: How does £50 + delivery sound? I think last time i looked it was about £15 for delivery but i can check and let you know. Do you want the bolts as well or just the flywheel? Andy Hi,can you send me the flywheel and bolts please,mobile is 07719282395,address is 32 Chesmond Drive,Blaydon on Tyne,Tyne and Wear,Ne214BL and I will pay by whatever method is best for you,Malcolm Cliff. Edited April 13, 2022 by Malcolm Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Hi Malcolm Yep, no problem. I will get the postage cost and let you know the full amount and message you all the details later today. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Hi,sorry for late reply,flywheel arrived at 1.15 pm yesterday,great service,thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 23 hours ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Hi,sorry for late reply,flywheel arrived at 1.15 pm yesterday,great service,thanks a lot. Hey Malcom No problem, glad i could help out. Keep us posted on how it all goes with the conversion. You will love driving it with the 5 speed 🙂 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Good morning,did you find the cable damper ? Malcolm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Good morning,did you find the cable damper ? Malcolm. I was trying to find the thread last night to post the pics but couldn't track it down 🙂 this is what i have, not sure if its the right one, original one or one i had made up, it was a long time ago!! I ran twin carbs and had an extended clutch cable to clear them so not sure if i used the original fitting or had one made? as it was a long time ago! I can measure if it looks right? Its no good to me so if it looks like it will work just cover the postage and its yours. i have completely removed the whole clutch mounting section as im hydraulic now 🙂 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Great,looks about right,Let me know the cost of postage and I will sort it,still looking for rubber bushes as I was told poly bushes would be too harsh,every bush on the car is shot, ordered Bilsteins b4 dampers but they do not do any for my car,trying to source a standard pair for the front now,also brake shoes,thanks,Malcolm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Great,looks about right,Let me know the cost of postage and I will sort it,still looking for rubber bushes as I was told poly bushes would be too harsh,every bush on the car is shot, ordered Bilsteins b4 dampers but they do not do any for my car,trying to source a standard pair for the front now,also brake shoes,thanks,Malcolm. I will work out the cost tomorrow. Your best bet for bushes is to try some of the German place. I have quite a few listed on my blog, and the back axel is the same as the Opel GT and i think someone did soft poly bushes for the GT, i think they were white ones. Also DR manta has a fair bit, he is pricy but sometimes the only option. I had to get a few bits form him as no one else had the bits i needed. http://dr-manta-shop.de/epages/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5/Categories/9ce3eb7e9ba5cbe1c2e9c3afe227e388/5c2111c6aa333736750a85abf22b3bd2 https://atz-online.com/pk/opel-manta-ascona-ab/vorderachse-opel-manta-ascona-ab/ https://www.o-t-r.de/produkt-kategorie/ascona-manta-a/hinterachse-ascona-manta-a-2/ If you get the spring cup rubbers get the poly ones of those as the rubber ones get chewed up after a while! I try and get as many bits from the one place as i can as then its not too expensive on the old shipping! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Great,thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Great,thanks very much. No problem. I have replaced pretty much everything that could be replaced so i have already been through the pain of finding things and hopefully some of the stuff on my blog will help others to find bits more easily 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Hi,do you have the postage cost yet please ? Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Hi,do you have the postage cost yet please ? Malcolm Looks like a small parcel, £2.85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Sorry,did not see the message about the cost,I will put it in your bank in the morning,thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 The damper arrived on Friday,thanks very much.Malcolm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 32 minutes ago, Malcolm Cliff said: The damper arrived on Friday,thanks very much.Malcolm. Brilliant. How are you doing for getting all the bits now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Hi,I think I have everything now,it was supposed to go to the mechanic on the 5th but he was still busy so we decided on the 16 th as I was on holiday the previous week,anyway when I rang him on 16 th he said bring it on the 18 th which I did and he said did I know the history of the box and as I had no information he said he would strip it,also there is a good gearbox man near me so one way or an other I am covered,no idea when it will be ready as the guy is a rally mechanic and has two to go to,one in Scotland and the the other in Barbados! I am so looking forward to driving the Manta with a manual box,new springs and dampers etc. The alternator is fine now and I got a weber 32/36 from a pal as mine had a crack in the float chamber which I found after fitting a new gasket and adjusting the floats when fuel was dripping out,I also got a new K and N filter with the carb.Thank you very much for your help with the flywheel and the damper. I may fit an electric fan next,but need to finish off all of the little things but it is really enjoyable especially with warmer weather now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 hi. i am glad that you have found a mechanic that you trust to do the job correctly. not trying to sound negative obviously but there are a few peculiarities to our cars that due to the rarity of people seeing or working on them may not be apparent. i cannot compare with modern cars too much here as in theory they should be even more complicated but the cav is a good simple design and most stuff is straightforward with a few exceptions. the flywheel locating"P" bolt for example . the awkward clutch adjustment for the lever.spring loading for the clutch pedal and various differnt brackets and clips that the manual has versus the auto. also the statement that the mechanic will strip the box as its an unknown suggest he may wellknow what he is doing albeit extra expense maybee un needed. obviously any thing you may need to know there is always plenty of free advice on here from us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Malcolm Cliff said: Hi,I think I have everything now,it was supposed to go to the mechanic on the 5th but he was still busy so we decided on the 16 th as I was on holiday the previous week,anyway when I rang him on 16 th he said bring it on the 18 th which I did and he said did I know the history of the box and as I had no information he said he would strip it,also there is a good gearbox man near me so one way or an other I am covered,no idea when it will be ready as the guy is a rally mechanic and has two to go to,one in Scotland and the the other in Barbados! I am so looking forward to driving the Manta with a manual box,new springs and dampers etc. The alternator is fine now and I got a weber 32/36 from a pal as mine had a crack in the float chamber which I found after fitting a new gasket and adjusting the floats when fuel was dripping out,I also got a new K and N filter with the carb.Thank you very much for your help with the flywheel and the damper. I may fit an electric fan next,but need to finish off all of the little things but it is really enjoyable especially with warmer weather now. Hey Malcom Great news, lets hope its not too long before you get it back and can start enjoying it. There is a gearbox diagram on my blog if the guy needs one. And i would defiantly loose the viscous fan and fit a small electric one as i found it so much better at keeping it cool in the odd very hot UK summer day!! Keep us posted on progress! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Cliff Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Got the car back on Friday,drives well but the ride height is wrong,the front has over five inches between the tyre and wheel arches,I am speaking to the spring supplier tomorrow,I am lengthening the gear lever as it is far too short even with a five speed gear knob fitted,obviously I have plenty of small jobs to do now,earning problem on one brake light,heater stuck on hot etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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