Greg w Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 i’m in need of any information on what speedo cable i need for my conversion, getrag 1.8 manta box into my A series. and where to get one. also front and rear/ input- output seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Hi Greg From memory (although it was a long time ago now!) I think i used the standard A speedo cable but think you need a different speedo drive. Im sure someone else will confirm! There might be some info on https://www.edelschmiede.com/ and i he does both seals as well. Make sure you change the speedo drive seal! Also make sure you get the right oil for the 240 as if you don't you will have issues with it. What gearbox mount have you got? as you can get a nice upgraded one. Thomas should do all the stuff you need. Andy 2 minutes ago, 611 said: Hi Greg From memory (although it was a long time ago now!) I think i used the standard A speedo cable but think you need a different speedo drive. Im sure someone else will confirm! There might be some info on https://www.edelschmiede.com/ and i he does both seals as well. Make sure you change the speedo drive seal! Also make sure you get the right oil for the 240 as if you don't you will have issues with it. What gearbox mount have you got? as you can get a nice upgraded one. Thomas should do all the stuff you need. Andy The A is different where it fits onto the back of the dash but i think its the same on the gearbox end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 thanks so hopefully a manta a cable. i’ve tried https://www.edelschmiede.com/ in the past and have a minimum spend for uk delivery, so i’ve never been able to use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Greg w said: thanks so hopefully a manta a cable. i’ve tried https://www.edelschmiede.com/ in the past and have a minimum spend for uk delivery, so i’ve never been able to use them Hi Greg Yep, it looks like the A one is all you need. Does the 240 box have the speedo drive with it? As if everything wheel wise is standard you might be ok with just that. I think you need to change the internal drive spindle if you have gone bagger with wheels etc. And i think from memory the are a couple of different colors. Let me see if i have the part numbers for the seals as i have spares as you might be able to find them on EBay if you have the part number and even worth a check with your vauxhall dealer as i manged to get some oil filters as one dealer had a whole box of 20, so they got me 5 🙂 I also think i have that trim, i just need to check it up against mine (when it stops raining!) to double check its the right side. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Was the auto one not an option too 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Was the auto one not an option too 🤔 Might be. The main thing is the end that fits to the back of the dash as the A series has a big plastic part that locks onto the back of the dash and i think the B is much smaller. A series B series Other end looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Could try Speedy cables then, perhaps they could match it up. https://www.speedycables.com/speedometer-cables/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Could try Speedy cables then, perhaps they could match it up. https://www.speedycables.com/speedometer-cables/ I suppose it depends on what Greg already has, if he has the one off of a 4 speed box (or maybe auto but not seen one of those) he will be ok with the conversion. If he has the cable that goes with the 5 speed it will be from the B so he will need to source something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 i didn’t get one with the car it was in bits when i bought it, I will try and source one for the A. do you have the part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 52 minutes ago, 611 said: I suppose it depends on what Greg already has, if he has the one off of a 4 speed box (or maybe auto but not seen one of those) he will be ok with the conversion. If he has the cable that goes with the 5 speed it will be from the B so he will need to source something. Wonder if the plastic end could be 3D printed 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Greg w said: i didn’t get one with the car it was in bits when i bought it, I will try and source one for the A. do you have the part number? Unfortunately not. But Opel GT source seem to have them. https://www.opelgtsource.com/search/3108/details and if you need the front and rear seals it might be worth getting them all from the same place. Either Opel GT source or from Thomas. I have ordered lot of stuff from Gil at Opel GT source and the postage to the UK is not too bad and the prices are similar to the German places. I think from the German places its just classed as the speedo cable for the 4 speed. If you need the cable you also need front and rear seals, oil and maybe the crossmember mount as the 5 speed wont fit on the 4 speed gearbox mount. 56 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Wonder if the plastic end could be 3D printed 🤔 Not sure how you then get it on the cable 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Thanks, will be in this boat soon with the AsconaA clocks, so will help me no doubt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I just bit the bullet and bought the one from Germany. Fits getrag 240/265 into a series. It was £20 but now £25 plus postage. You could always do a cut and shut on outer cable and join ends with rubber fuel pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, rutts said: I just bit the bullet and bought the one from Germany. Fits getrag 240/265 into a series. It was £20 but now £25 plus postage. You could always do a cut and shut on outer cable and join ends with rubber fuel pipe. That doesn't sound to bad cost wise as everything from Germany jumped up pretty much as soon as we left Europe!! The A is such a bugger to get to the back of the dash that if it was me i would pay the £25 + postage knowing that once its fitted i wouldn't have to touch it again 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, 611 said: That doesn't sound to bad cost wise as everything from Germany jumped up pretty much as soon as we left Europe!! The A is such a bugger to get to the back of the dash that if it was me i would pay the £25 + postage knowing that once its fitted i wouldn't have to touch it again 🙂 who in germany ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 https://www.edelschmiede.com/ do them. @rutts where did you get yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I have a good used a series speedo cable available, £25 plus postage and packing 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 yes thanks.how much total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Greg w said: yes thanks.how much total? Are you mainland uk greg ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 m359ds manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Just now, Greg w said: m359ds manchester You're not far away from me at all in burnley or i can post no problem £30 in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg w Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 would you post it please, it’s time with 4 young ones it’s practically none existent. thanks. if you send me your details i will transfer you. unless you are going to be in the area 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 No worries ill send details over now 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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