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by sparkycapri
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: is anyone in the CCI?
Replies: 27
Views: 6104

Re: is anyone in the CCI?

hollowaykid wrote:I think I have the only Capri in Southampton! So don't know of any meets! I've only seen a mk1 escort flying about but that's it!!!
I think the Solent Capri branch of CCI is no longer going.
there is a ford club in Dorset meeting in Ferndown. 20mins down A31 or as turbo Mike says Basingstoke
by sparkycapri
Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: MK3 xx pack alloy wheels HELP??
Replies: 16
Views: 6810

Re: MK3 xx pack alloy wheels HELP??

I'm fitting 14X7" slotmags to mine with 2" spacers they are way too wide for standand body work so should work I hope.
I may do a trial fit in a couple of weeks so i can let you Know
by sparkycapri
Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Backfire through the carb
Replies: 17
Views: 5278

Re: Backfire through the carb

Check you havent got an air leak mate as it sounds to me like a lean misfire. Can happen when you take standard air filter off to fit a K&N or similar
by sparkycapri
Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Now looking for Ghia OR GL TAN interior? (update)
Replies: 22
Views: 4538

Re: Now looking for Ghia OR GL TAN interior? (update)

For good set of ghia seats,carpet,tan carpet trim & set of door cards £70 for the early ghia interior, dash, glovebox, underdash etc I would be looking for around £150 as it is so rare I have got blue ghia interior sets as well plus various other colours in GL, L, cabarate LS & Calypso &...
by sparkycapri
Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Now looking for Ghia OR GL TAN interior? (update)
Replies: 22
Views: 4538

Re: Now looking for Ghia OR GL TAN interior? (update)

there are 2 sets of mk3 ghia/late mk2 tan plus 1 set of early mk2 ghia tan amongst this lot:-
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I have complete sets of door cards carpets & 1 set of tan dash, glovebox, underdash etc
collection only
by sparkycapri
Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: what the
Replies: 13
Views: 3118

Re: what the

Nice. I went to Stourbridge in the West Midlands the other day.. surprisingly big OSF scene across there.. anyway, saw a P100 just like that, same colour and everything.. but without the massive haul of chrome... On a seperate note... got any quarter bumpers? sorry no 1/4 bumpers theres a few still...
by sparkycapri
Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: what the
Replies: 13
Views: 3118

Re: what the

Peter-S wrote:Is that an original P100 holding your crock of gold?
Aye it is mate, one of my most useful vehicles
by sparkycapri
Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: what the
Replies: 13
Views: 3118

Re: what the

cor I must be sitting on a goldmine then :o
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by sparkycapri
Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Sunroof lining wanted.
Replies: 3
Views: 1421

Re: Sunroof lining wanted.

got cream sunroof & non sunroof versions plus grey 2.8 version £20 ea
by sparkycapri
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Anyone have a 100% complete 1600 pinto...
Replies: 1
Views: 734

Re: Anyone have a 100% complete 1600 pinto...

yes bar carb. have twinchoke manifold & a carb that needs refurb its out of mk4 tina but i hae capri mounts to fit & sump if needs be but tina sump fits capri just not other way round but i guess youu know that. has 4sp 1.6 clutch & flywheel on it but i have 20L items if needs be was run...
by sparkycapri
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted:Sunshine Roof deflector with brackets
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Re: Wanted:Sunshine Roof deflector with brackets

I've got a deflector but the brackets are missing £10
for a good clock £4 but check yours isn't a loose connection
by sparkycapri
Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1.6 engine questions
Replies: 26
Views: 10112

Re: 1.6 engine questions

cheapest option is to chuck a second hand 20L in the car but if you want to do the tuning thing building a 1.6 can make sense as the others have said. Exhaust valves 1.6 & 20l are the same size & i have heard it said by several engine bods that 20L inlet valves are too big if there can be su...
by sparkycapri
Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Ignition light
Replies: 5
Views: 1733

Re: Ignition light

dodgy main loom plugs normaly. especialy if it gets brighter when you put your foot on foot brake pedal. I noticed that you have painted the engine bay so i guess you removed the front half of the loom. these are the 2 plugs i am on about one red, one grey this is normaly the cause pull them apart &...
by sparkycapri
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:43 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares
Replies: 34
Views: 8955

Re: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares

tyna mk2 wrote:how much for complete front clip
when you say complete front clip do you want Xmember,Legs,Rack,anti roll bar,track control arms as they are macpherson stuts front suspension, Mk3,4&5 tinas & Mk1&2 Granadas have front clips
by sparkycapri
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares
Replies: 34
Views: 8955

Re: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares

Hello, looks like my gearbox has just expired, thought noise was axle at first, where are you and how nuch for gearbox )might still fancy axle, think I already e-mailed you about that) Sorry mate gearbox sold with engine already I think i have a couple of other 2.8i 5 speeders. not sure on their co...
by sparkycapri
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares
Replies: 34
Views: 8955

Re: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares

Strigon Two wrote:Bump.
PM sent ;)
by sparkycapri
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 5 speed prop
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

Re: Wanted: 5 speed prop

£35 for a complete prop mate i guess courier would be around a tenner
by sparkycapri
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares
Replies: 34
Views: 8955

Re: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares

Grimsqueaker wrote:how much would you be wanting for the servo and master cylinder,struts, steering rack, column (and hopefully if it has power steering all the relevant gubbins pump reservoir etc)

cheers
sold struts already
rest will be available rack is leaking though
by sparkycapri
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares
Replies: 34
Views: 8955

Re: B reg 2.8i breaking for spares

leazesboy wrote:hi,are you breaking the whole shell if so what condition are the front wings in also the o/s door , where abouts are you, ind prices please.
Front wings have a couple of dents plus at least ones a pattern part

for a good rust free door £35