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by SpikeCapri
Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Leaky carb
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Leaky carb

Recently I have noticed a strong smell of petrol when driving. Had a look around under the bonnet and my carb is leaking, I believe it is from the throttle shafts at the rear of the carb. Would a carb repair kit have the relevant seals to stop the leak?
by SpikeCapri
Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: strut top attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 2086

strut top attachment

On my recent MOT one of the advisories was for the nearside strut top attachment having slight play and I also have a lot of steering wheel wobble at speeds over 40mph. I'm putting 2 and 2 together and assuming that the wobble is caused by the top attachment. Would I need a new strut or is the top a...
by SpikeCapri
Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Won't rev past 2000rpm under load
Replies: 6
Views: 2954

Re: Won't rev past 2000rpm under load

I think it is solved now. It seems that the butterfly flaps were sticking slightly. It's still not great on power but then again it could do with a half decent tune up so i'm sure all will be fine. Got it MOT'd today and it is finally back on the road.
by SpikeCapri
Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Won't rev past 2000rpm under load
Replies: 6
Views: 2954

Won't rev past 2000rpm under load

Hi all. I'm having a problem where the capri is revving fine when idle but under load it doesn't want to rev past around 2500prm. Before I start panicking (MOT coming up) is there anything I should be looking out for.
by SpikeCapri
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: DASH CAMERA ADVICE
Replies: 27
Views: 8769

Re: DASH CAMERA ADVICE

ebay.eu/1mboNJl

I bought one of these from ebay. I've had it almost a year now and have no complaints. Sure there are better cameras out there but it is cheap and isn't that bad. You can see everything clearly enough and can read number plates.
by SpikeCapri
Tue May 06, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Spotted - Capris in St Helens
Replies: 23
Views: 7797

Re: Spotted - Capris in St Helens

If you do end up selling let me now. My friend is toying with the idea of buying a 2.8
by SpikeCapri
Sun May 04, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: capri for a days filming required in Crewe
Replies: 8
Views: 3011

Re: capri for a days filming required in Crewe

My Capri is unfortunatly white BUT I do have a 1962 Land Rover series and access to 2 1970s mk4 Triumph Spitfires
by SpikeCapri
Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: General consensus on my new bonnet?
Replies: 50
Views: 10184

Re: General consensus on my new bonnet?

Looks good, do what you want to your car. MORE VENTS
by SpikeCapri
Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 4292

Re: What do I need?

Definitely do what you want to do with it. I used to have the mountney steering wheel which i really liked the look of. A lot nicer than the standard wheel and went lovely with the stainless steel dash inert in my opinion.
by SpikeCapri
Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ignition switch needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1575

Re: Ignition switch needed

it's just the unit that attaches to the bottom that I need
by SpikeCapri
Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Spotted - Capris in St Helens
Replies: 23
Views: 7797

Re: Spotted - Capris in St Helens

Bloody hell. Just looking through the forum after a long break from my Capri shaped garden gnome and came across this thread again. I had no idea there were so many people on here from the area. Mine should be back on the road soon (all I need is a new ignition switch). DaveB I used to live just dow...
by SpikeCapri
Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ignition switch needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1575

Ignition switch needed

Ignition switch for my laser needed. Long standing problem finally traced to a duff switch.
by SpikeCapri
Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Fan and pulley to fit 2.0 pinto alternator
Replies: 3
Views: 1417

Wanted: Fan and pulley to fit 2.0 pinto alternator

Wanted: Fan and pulley to fit 2.0 pinto alternator.
by SpikeCapri
Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: I did it, I bought my first capri
Replies: 14
Views: 4254

Re: I did it, I bought my first capri

Land Rovers and Capris. They do seem to go together well. You'll never guess what my other car is :lol:
by SpikeCapri
Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Starter relay?
Replies: 11
Views: 4680

Re: Starter relay?

Did you ever find a solution to this Peter? I have had a starting problem for some time now and after renewed determination I have found that the clicking noise I used to think came from the starter infact comes from the metal clad relay behind the ashtray. I have tracked the noise and can feel the ...
by SpikeCapri
Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:53 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.0 Pinto needed
Replies: 15
Views: 4028

Re: 2.0 Pinto needed

Hi, there is someone on ebay with an engine located in Wigan. I have bought a few parts from him in the past, seems a nice guy. It ends today though

Here's the link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160905553409? ... 1423.l2649
by SpikeCapri
Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My 2.0 X pack
Replies: 6
Views: 3007

Re: It lives!

The capri now has a new accelerator cable as I went to adjust it on thursday and noticed it was only held together by one strand of wire, the rest had frayed. So, new cable fitted and what a difference :lmao: . Went on a 200 mile round trip to Skipton yesterday with a friend in his Triumph Spitfire....
by SpikeCapri
Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What is missing?
Replies: 4
Views: 1913

Re: What is missing?

That is good news, but is it meant to piss out fuel? It's not squirtig out or anything but rather slowly dripping
by SpikeCapri
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What is missing?
Replies: 4
Views: 1913

What is missing?

Can anyone tell me what part is missing from my carb?

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