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The Writings of William Blankley

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The coming of the White Rabbit Describing how a Manta A series 1780cc automatic was saved from the scrapyard
Front suspension safety Check your lower control arms for corrosion damage, mine collapsed
Starting Problems Cure those cold weather car gremlins
Go faster Manta Some hints and tips to make your Manta go faster
The fuel tank The fuel tank often ovelooked on the Manta A and CC (because it is situated under the boot floor) it should be checked for corrosion
Uprating lighting The correct method to install 130 watt headlamps
Changing the exhaust How to do it correctly using the Blankley method
Rust? Do Mantas rust??
Vauxhall Heritage Centre A pleasant outing to this little know venue for William & Thelma
The garage door Safety first, mine fell on my head! Let this be a warning!
C. I. H. Engine Longevity Notes on the expected life span and maintenace intervals of the standard engines
Engine timing How to set up the ignition timing correctly
Pity the poor Solex William defends the standard carburettor fitted to the Manta A describes common faults and shows how they can be cured.
The bodgers guide to the Solex How to correctly set up the Solex carburettor
Killer Paranoia Apparatus Oil Pressure concerns with C.I.H. engines
The fuel system An aside concerning common problems with the fuel system
Overheated Notes on some limitations of the cooling system
Married to a Manta Maniac Thelma Blankley's dishes the dirt on life with William!
 
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