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by Capriman
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: painting the engine
Replies: 4
Views: 1654

painting the engine

hi guys , i need to paint the engine block and head on my 2ltr pinto , what should i use paint so it remains there not failing apart when hot i was searching for spray like VHT spray , are they a good quality ? or i use 2 pack paint like we paint cars ?

Thanks
by Capriman
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: power brake problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2371

Re: power brake problems

i just noticed that when the engine is running and i press the brake pedal from inside i can hear a sound like a vacum , i am thinking that is coming from the rod of the power brake . can it be fixed ? and how please ? thanks a lot Guys :ford:
by Capriman
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: power brake problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2371

Re: power brake problems

Thanks man but what do you mean by ( servo is U/S.) thanks
by Capriman
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: power brake problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2371

power brake problems

hi Guys i got a mk1 Capri when the engine is running the brake pedal is soft but when i press the brake pedal the engine begans to run more high on idle and like it is misfiring , can any one help me is the power brake not good anymore ?

Thanks
by Capriman
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 16 gt engine problems please help tks
Replies: 8
Views: 2157

Re: 16 gt engine problems please help tks

i just replaced the distributer cap the rotor and new condenser with the points as well and still with the same problem : spark at the points is ok but no spark on the high tension leads and on spark plug also :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: please help out guys cause i cant figure out what is this...
by Capriman
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 16 gt engine problems please help tks
Replies: 8
Views: 2157

Re: 16 gt engine problems please help tks

thanks guys

the brake servo pipe is closed , and the distributer cap is new even the rotor is new that`s why i dont know from were the problem is coming cause spark at the pionts is ok but from there to the sparking plugs nothing

may be i replace the condenser ?
by Capriman
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 16 gt engine problems please help tks
Replies: 8
Views: 2157

16 gt engine problems please help tks

hi guys ! i just bought an other Capri its a mk1 facelift 16 GT my problem is i tried to start the engine and finally i started it but all of a sudden the servo pipe broke and the engine started to work wrong and then it stopped as well , after that the engine did nt started again . fuel is ok and i...
by Capriman
Wed May 19, 2010 5:37 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: How can i be sure that`s it`s a 16GT
Replies: 1
Views: 772

How can i be sure that`s it`s a 16GT

Hi guys i just know a Capri mk1 for sale its been sprayed on the primier coat , and it is all dismantled ,as a car it is with out the engine but the owner told me that all parts are there my problem is how can i be sure that the body is a 16 GT :poke: i know that it is a facelift modell and i know t...
by Capriman
Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !
Replies: 9
Views: 2640

Re: what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !

hi sami4321 thanks for the interest i have one in black it is a 1973 1.3L all standard with original wheels and my last new capri is a 1973 1.3L CAPRI its a very original car as well and it `s colour is copper with cream interior accept the carpets and dash cause they are in black for the country i ...
by Capriman
Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !
Replies: 9
Views: 2640

Re: what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !

tks for the helping hand and can any one tell me from were i can buy a reproduction of the 2 vin plates cause they are lost !!!

pls pls pls help me
by Capriman
Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !
Replies: 9
Views: 2640

what modell it is ?? chassis number only i have HELP ME !

Hi all there i just went and saw a ford Capri mk1 facelift and the color is copper and interior its all cream and the engine is a original factory 1.3L the chassis number with the engine are the same so its the original engine , but the problem is that those 2 tags that they are in the engine bay th...
by Capriman
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: OH MY GOD!!!!! WHAT THE HELL NOW???
Replies: 73
Views: 12241

Re: OH MY GOD!!!!! WHAT THE HELL NOW???

its true it does make you mad !! :banghead: :banghead: :swear: :swear: but i think that if with a fully charge battery still does nt starts try to remove a high tension wire from a spark plug put it near the engine block or peace of metal (BUT NOT NEAR THE CARBURETTER ) and see if there is any spark...
by Capriman
Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:20 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine paint
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

Re: engine paint

thanks for help guys ,

i`m going to painted it with Sikkens paint the paint that mix with hardner that usually is use on the car body work

what do you think guys about that i think its good for that job ?
by Capriman
Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: engine paint
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

engine paint

hi there , can any one give me some idea of what type of paint can i use to paint my crossflow engine block i just worked so hard to clean it so i don`t what to get cheap paint and after some weeks peels of again :doh: :doh: , my problem is that i prefer to painted by a brush not by spray so i don n...
by Capriman
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: difficulties to remove windscreen washer bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: difficulties to remove windscreen washer bottle

hi JC the bottle is of the windscreen washer and this is original fitted in my 1973 capri face lift there is some kind of clips that holds the screws (and the screws are like self tapping screws ) and i removed the glovebox cause i was thinking that the heads are form inside the car but i was wrong ...
by Capriman
Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: difficulties to remove windscreen washer bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

difficulties to remove windscreen washer bottle

hi there fans of Capri`s first i wish all of you a good and healthy new year So, i have a problem to remove the windscreen washer bottle on my Capri mk1 facelift the problem is that i can`t find from where i can unscrew the 3 screws that hold the bottle , from the front i see the screws and i also r...
by Capriman
Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge
Replies: 8
Views: 2354

Re: PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge

I have a 1971 3000 with the Badges you talk off. I would would not be surprised if they were not fitted to the lesser cars. I only had one on one side but fitted it to the other side. Obviously if the sills were done at some point you would have no holes. I didnt know if both sides had holds as my ...
by Capriman
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge
Replies: 8
Views: 2354

Re: ford capri mk1 sills ford badge

:poke: hi guys please can any one tell me if the Ford Capri mk1 face lift 1.3 L had the sills "FORD" badge fitted when they were new , cause mine is with out the small :ford: badge and i can`t find the holes :headscratch: :headscratch: thanks for the help guys like always :D they are just...
by Capriman
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge
Replies: 8
Views: 2354

Re: ford capri mk1 sills ford badge

:applaud: :applaud: thanks for replying , but what model you have ? and do you have holes or you are going to drill holes for these sill 'FORD' badge :headscratch: :headscratch:
by Capriman
Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge
Replies: 8
Views: 2354

PLEASE HELP ME !! ford capri mk1 sills ford badge

:poke: hi guys please can any one tell me if the Ford Capri mk1 face lift 1.3 L had the sills "FORD" badge fitted when they were new , cause mine is with out the small :ford: badge and i can`t find the holes :headscratch: :headscratch:

thanks for the help guys like always :D