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by widjetrevived
Sun May 09, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear wheel arch rust
Replies: 14
Views: 2738

Re: Rear wheel arch rust

Hi, don't think there's one right answer to this only opinions :D you're never going to stop the rust, it's a fords best friend the only thing you can do is slow it down. As far as I'm aware, water, road muck etc gets in under the lip of the wheel arch kicked up from the wheels, and thanks to the le...
by widjetrevived
Sat May 08, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: seat recliner adjustment knob
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: seat recliner adjustment knob

Thanks for the help., managed to source one from an incredibly helpful chap at Tickover, had a lovely chat with Martin from Capri Gear as well, thanks for your time Martin :cool:
by widjetrevived
Sat May 08, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus
Replies: 7
Views: 1654

Re: Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus

Not_Anumber wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:19 pm Welcome back to Capri ownership.

When i first saw the title i thought you meant you were recovering from a hernia. :?
Ha ha something much more serious, I now have a massive hole in my wallet!!!
by widjetrevived
Sat May 08, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279460

Re: Where is everyone from?

Hi,
I'm Mike from NW England, got a runner and a non runner, hopefully I'll have 2 runners* before I retire!


*other dreams are available!
by widjetrevived
Sat May 08, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: SS Exhaust manifold for 2.8i
Replies: 2
Views: 838

Re: SS Exhaust manifold for 2.8i

A full stainless exhaust has a different resonance to mild steel and they can still sound the business when quietened down to a nice level . I followed a car load of young ins in a mitsi with a big drain pipe and I could hear it droning away from our car ......couldnt hear the doof doof over it 😆 H...
by widjetrevived
Fri May 07, 2021 5:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: SS Exhaust manifold for 2.8i
Replies: 2
Views: 838

SS Exhaust manifold for 2.8i

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the piper ss manifolds these: https://www.piperexhausts.co.uk/spec/275/ then renew the rest using powerflow system, there's a local branch near me who comes highly reccomended was going to renew the exhaust, I'm not sure what's on it at the...
by widjetrevived
Mon May 03, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: seat recliner adjustment knob
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: seat recliner adjustment knob

Thanks, I'll give him a call
by widjetrevived
Sun May 02, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: seat recliner adjustment knob
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

seat recliner adjustment knob

ha ha I said knob!! Hi I'm after a couple of bits for my new 2.8 I was wondering if anyone had a seat recliner adjustment wheel and also the plastic lifter so I can put the front seat forward - my car only appears to have one of each, and as we all know being able to adjust the seat back for passeng...
by widjetrevived
Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus
Replies: 7
Views: 1654

Re: Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus

Cheers, the 2.8 needs a bit of work, so I'm going to try and keep that on the road whilst it's being slowly improved. I've already fallen into the trap of a full rebuild resto - the result is still sat in the drive after 20yrs waiting for me to build a suitable garage, good news is, the finance comm...
by widjetrevived
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus
Replies: 7
Views: 1654

Getting back into Capri after a long hiatus

Hi, Just thought I'd introduce myself, have recently bought my umpteenth Capri after a long break I fondly remember buying my 1st a mk2 1.6l in bronze with a sumptuous brown vinyl roof for £80, all I can say is, cor blimey haven't they gone up in price!!! :) Anyway, hi to all and who's taking theirs...