Greg w Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 i’m in need of the manta 1.8 big wing sump! as i believe this is what i need for my manta a xe conversion.any ideas where i might be able to buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Retropower made a load of new ones a while ago, not sure if they have any left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Yes you’ll need sump and pickup pipe. Retro power don’t have any left. I believe I have a pickup pipe you’ll need 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 30/12/2022 at 14:57, Paul Barrett said: Yes you’ll need sump and pickup pipe. Retro power don’t have any left. I believe I have a pickup pipe you’ll need that would be great, how much would you want for it? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Let me check it’s good and useable first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 i’m still looking for the manta 1.8 big wing sump if anyone has one !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) If you get to point that you can’t find one, then the escort one does work if you can be bothered to mod a little and the std XE pick-up pipe can be modded to fit too, if extended and braised https://www.motorsport-tools.com/vauxhall-2-0-xe-red-top-16v-rwd-steel-big-wing-wide-sump-pan.html Used one as basis for SAAB B204 sump setup Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited January 16, 2023 by Jessopia74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 i thought it was too deep at the front for an A. what needs modding just cutting and lowering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Greg w said: i thought it was too deep at the front for an A. what needs modding just cutting and lowering? I can check the depth, but I am sure it’s not much different to the cast one. Main thing is probably the slope to the sump, it’s very tight ti the xmember, but if you jiggle with engine mounts should work -or chop and weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 iv managed to get an original 1.8 big wing alloy sump of a very nice man. and pick-up pipe, my next question is oil capacity? i’m seeing 4-5 litres mentioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 41 minutes ago, Greg w said: iv managed to get an original 1.8 big wing alloy sump of a very nice man. and pick-up pipe, my next question is oil capacity? i’m seeing 4-5 litres mentioned! Only same as 1,8 (not dry engine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 has anyone a suitable dip stick i can but ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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