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by rousecapri
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2lt brake servo
Replies: 1
Views: 1841

2lt brake servo

Have a 2lt servo for sale. Been dry stored for years. Put a vacuum on it via a hoover and it worked, does have some surface rust but it's minor and easily sorted, I could have done it but would rather you see how it is than all shiny. Extremely hard to find now. Have no idea on price as there are no...
by rousecapri
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Bmw powered capri
Replies: 2
Views: 3632

Re: Bmw powered capri

There's room just, the plastics on top of the engine make it look worse than what it is. Am looking at options at the moment as I have w the caprisport 283 brake kit. Possibly the mk4 mondeo servo and mc. Or the 2lt laser and land rover mc.
by rousecapri
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 2885

Seats

What's the going rate for a set of grey cloth recaros in good use able condition, with seat runners and door cards. Also the strobe seats (silver lines) that need a bit of work but come with 2/3rds of another set of seats.thanks. can't find any for sale to gauge the prices.
by rousecapri
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Bmw powered capri
Replies: 2
Views: 3632

Bmw powered capri

My bmw m57 powered capri, still a work in progress
by rousecapri
Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself
Replies: 59
Views: 27931

Re: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself

https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v492/rousecapri/IMG_20190409_115011708_zpsmaectocv.jpg https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v492/rousecapri/IMG_20190409_122843007_zpsaxovoflo.jpg https://oimg.photobucket.com/albums/v492/rousecapri/IMG_20190409_134804343_zpsaqtztqjh.jpg and so the m57 3lt straigh...
by rousecapri
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

I will start to post pictures up when I remember how to do it on here. The donor engine and box is out of the E46. I will be getting the immobilizer removed from the ECU, then getting it remapped (250bhp and 550nm) also there is a plug and play loom to get the m57 to run on the floor, this will then...
by rousecapri
Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

Yes I have the donor vehicle already.
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

The engine is going to be no further forward than the Essex that was in there. It's 40kg heavier but the gear box and bell housing is lighter than the four speed that was behind the Essex.
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

The BMW m57 3lt
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

It was :). She will still be a 3lt :)
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:27 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

Re: diesel engine in a capri? discuss

Easy 250bhp with 550nm+ with 40+mpg. You know it makes sense
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:52 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself
Replies: 59
Views: 27931

Re: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself

am re-starting my rebuild. but she isn't getting the 3.1 swaymar Essex any more. I have recently sold all of my Essex stuff. am going down a completely different route. some might not like it. its not a v8,v10,v12, its not an electric motor or even steam powered. :) all will be revealed soon :) but ...
by rousecapri
Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:49 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel engine in a capri? discuss
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

diesel engine in a capri? discuss

as title says. modern diesel lump in a capri yes or no?
by rousecapri
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: V6 Essex swaymar parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

Re: V6 Essex swaymar parts

The swaymar bits fetched 2.3k am one happy bunny
by rousecapri
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Swaymar Essex bits.
Replies: 3
Views: 1478

Re: Swaymar Essex bits.

They are doing well on eBay.
by rousecapri
Sat Mar 16, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: V6 Essex swaymar parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

V6 Essex swaymar parts

I have just put my swaymar Essex bits on eBay. Search V6 Essex swaymar and you will see them. :( Don't want to sell them but I need the money for my project .
by rousecapri
Sat Mar 16, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Swaymar Essex bits.
Replies: 3
Views: 1478

Re: Swaymar Essex bits.

Have listed a load of Essex bits on eBay. Search V6 Essex swaymar.
by rousecapri
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself
Replies: 59
Views: 27931

Re: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself

Thank you. She's been suffering from seizures.
by rousecapri
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself
Replies: 59
Views: 27931

Re: new project(by rousecapri) this time its for myself

Still not done much to her. Been looking after the misses who has been ill :( going to have a change of plan with her. The swaymar Essex won't be fitted (will be sold) I have plans for another engine to be used. One that hasn't been fitted to a Capri before. :)
by rousecapri
Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Swaymar Essex bits.
Replies: 3
Views: 1478

Swaymar Essex bits.

What's the going rate for swaymar Essex bits? I have been away from capris for a few years. I have a 3.1 swaymar tuned Essex. Has stage three heads, Vernier cam gear, holley 390 with swaymar inlet. Wills ringed block, Bosch dizzy , swaymar cam . Looking at selling the lot to pay for another engine (...