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Just a quick post on Priming the Opel Manta CIH engine after a re-build. I have learnt the slightly hard way! so thought i would post my conclusions on priming your oil pump gears/system. I did a google and found lots of info saying prime the oil pump gears before startup, but not much on how to do it. There was one or two bits of info on getting a long screwdriver and chopping the top off and then popping that in a drill, removing the distributor and popping that into the slot from where the distributor fits in (which is…

So the ECU is all working and were getting some readings, we have fuel, we have some good compression, we have a spark and it looks like the timing is all ok. But not fuel from the injectors at the moment 🙁 So its going to have to be a call to webcon in the morning to try and figure out why! I think we might need to work out how to test the injectors are getting a trigger to them. Maybe next time.  

Well, finally the loom is all wrapped and back in and i have fitted a new (extra) fuse box. I had one of these on originally but it was a bit loose on the fittings, so a quick google and a new one fitted. I have it mounted to the base of the original fuse box and have taken a live feed that is switch and a live non-switched feed so it give me 2 extra fuse takeoffs for each supply. So i have one for the ECU and a couple to run the electric fans, as i will be…

While i was removing some old wires from previously unused things like the old air horn and alarm i decided it would be a good idea to have a little tidy of the wiring. So steering column out and instrument panel as well so i could get all the bits. What a mess!! so many unwanted wires from the old immobiliser! so a good strip out and label up of everything ready for the re-wrap. Then i started looking for some loom wrap and wanted the split stuff to make it easier if i did need to do any changes….

Managed to get a morning on the car and i have fitted a few more Gates clamps, they are just so easy to fit! I love them. So i now have all the water hoses fitted and i am now just need to do a quick check over the engine and make sure everything is all nice and tight and then its just one or two little bits and the last bit will be to connect up the main live ignition feed to the new injection loom and we are on for a go at starting her up. #NotLongNow I…

A little progress update on the old opel! I now have a nice new fully mappable ECU that any dealer can map, so that should make life easier, and the loom has been adjusted to work with the new ECU, so i have lost a few bits from the old setup as the air temp sensor is not needed. The ECU is all plumbed in under the dash and i have a new trigger disc to go with it. The loom as all in and i just need to set the tappet clearance for the engine to be ready. So…

The crank case sensor is now all fitted 🙂

So its finally got to the point where i am getting ready for the big day!! The fuel system works, im just finishing the crank sensor install, which will mean i can then start to add oil to the engine and then water. I also need to finish the coil mounting bracket and and fit the ECU and then a good check over things to make sure they are all secured and tight and we will be ready for a test start! As Christmas is not far off now i think its going to be the new year before im…

Finally got round to giving the fuel system a test! and apart from a small leak from one of the fuel filter banjos (i think its missing a sealing washer) it worked like a charm 😉 much quieter than the old low pressure pump and runs back on the return fine! i just need to sort the breather pipes back up to the filler neck now and fit that washer and we are done. #happydays