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by Gray18
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1983 capri 2.8i
Replies: 19
Views: 10576

Re: 1983 capri 2.8i

PM sent.
by Gray18
Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Mk1 Facelift Capri
Replies: 0
Views: 2589

Wanted: Mk1 Facelift Capri

As per title, I’m after a facelift Mk1 Capri. Anything from a solid project through to mint condition considered.

PM me please if you have or know of something suitable.
by Gray18
Fri Oct 09, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 2.8 turbo technics kit
Replies: 0
Views: 1747

Wanted: 2.8 turbo technics kit

hi All, I'm after a complete, working 2.8 turbo technics kit to convert my standard 2.8, let me know if you have one available. Thanks
by Gray18
Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Update on 2.8 turn over issues.
Replies: 5
Views: 2121

Re: Update on 2.8 turn over issues.

Get a new fuel filter, start with the simplest of things. When your cracking off the union at the filter, you'll get a pressurised spray of fuel, so be careful. Might as well take the tank off and clean it out to be sure you're getting a good flow of fuel. If the pump is buzzing loudly it could be o...
by Gray18
Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cry for help
Replies: 6
Views: 1909

Re: Cry for help

Could be chassis leg damage?? Dependant on what force you hit the curb, your could have a slight twist in the chassis.
by Gray18
Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: sourcing parts?
Replies: 13
Views: 3860

Re: sourcing parts?

These guys sell brand new senders for any mk3 capri
http://www.motomobil.com/ford-special,210.html
by Gray18
Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED - 2.8 fuel tank
Replies: 2
Views: 1150

Re: WANTED - 2.8 fuel tank

Get your own professionally repaired, they can be welded and then pressure tested for around 50 quid and theyre good as new.

Google brownlow radiators, they did mine
by Gray18
Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: EPIC DEAL FOR ALL OF YOU
Replies: 36
Views: 7956

Re: EPIC DEAL FOR ALL OF YOU

Epic indeed! PM sent :)
by Gray18
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: long term storage
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

Re: long term storage

Nope I didn't get up :( looked a right day, seen the pics on ccni, was a load of capris! I'm gonna try and get to kilbroney if possible, you heading to it?
by Gray18
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: long term storage
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

Re: long term storage

Little plastic tray/container, put a layer of salt in it and set one in the boot and one in the cabin, will collect any moisture into the tray! Works a treat during winter.
by Gray18
Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: ford radios are these any good worth owt ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2167

Re: ford radios are these any good worth owt ?

Early transit i think
by Gray18
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: original capri mudflaps still in package.
Replies: 1
Views: 928

Re: original capri mudflaps still in package.

Are these gen ford or have they got the coloured logo?
by Gray18
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: My dad buys crap
Replies: 6
Views: 2366

Re: My dad buys crap

Spent a few hours over these videos, they're unreal!
by Gray18
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: original capri mudflaps
Replies: 8
Views: 2584

Re: original capri mudflaps

Thanks, just sent you a message.
by Gray18
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: original capri mudflaps
Replies: 8
Views: 2584

Re: original capri mudflaps

Sounds good, are they all black? Have you any pics? I'm interested if they're in very good shape
by Gray18
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Windscreens
Replies: 10
Views: 3063

Re: Windscreens

Cut the rubber, I know they're expensive but you could end up needing a new screen if your old one cracks while trying to prise it out
by Gray18
Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted: 2.8 inj fuel tank
Replies: 21
Views: 4018

Re: wanted: 2.8 inj fuel tank

nah mate the tank is now sold, a 2.8 sender is worth 50 quid on a bad day anyway, I bought it for that, so keeping it as a spare as they're like hens teeth.
by Gray18
Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted: 2.8 inj fuel tank
Replies: 21
Views: 4018

Re: wanted: 2.8 inj fuel tank

That was my tank for 35 quid, as you say, it had a pinhole at the pump mount, hence the reason why I only got 30 quid for it. I bought it for the sender inside which thankfully was perfect.
by Gray18
Wed May 16, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: 21 Dumb and owner of a 2.8i Capri
Replies: 39
Views: 11794

Re: 21 Dumb and owner of a 2.8i Capri

good man, what's your plans for her?

you going to join the capri club ni?

get her up to kilbroney car show, or portrush, you'll get an idea of what you'd like in your own car too.
by Gray18
Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: head gasket gone 2.8i
Replies: 3
Views: 1477

Re: head gasket gone 2.8i

If i was you, i would get a good second hand engine, off the likes of martin etc, fit that and job done! However, somehow i don't think a replacement engine will do 50mpg!