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by simon.rob
Tue May 22, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: inlet manifold repair
Replies: 1
Views: 1308

inlet manifold repair

Hey! just seeing if anyone has repaired the brass pipe coming out of the thermostat housing part of an inlet manifold on an Essex v6. mine has corroded so much that the hose is too big and will no longer seal. can this piece of pipe be withdrawn and replaced ? any help / advice appreciated thanks a ...
by simon.rob
Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1980 mk3 3.0s for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3139

Re: 1980 mk3 3.0s for sale

Thanks bud! I wish i didnt have to sell but unfortunately she ate my savings restoring her :?
by simon.rob
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted 3.0S
Replies: 15
Views: 6149

Re: Wanted 3.0S

by simon.rob
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1980 mk3 3.0s for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3139

1980 mk3 3.0s for sale

Here is my beloved 3.0s in ford performance blue (was rosso red) I fully restored this car over 4 years and have spend thousands getting her finished. I always knew this car would be part of my deposit one day and unfortunately the time has come. This car is great to drive and pulls like a train in ...
by simon.rob
Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Still after a 2.8!
Replies: 1
Views: 1600

Still after a 2.8!

Hi guys, im still after a 2.8, will even settle for a solid shell.
Based near kings lynn but can travel...
7k budget if it doesnt need any work
Thanks alot. Simon
by simon.rob
Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: best paint protection??
Replies: 1
Views: 1515

best paint protection??

Ok so im doing a bare shell resto on a 2.8 and im trying to do the majority of the work myself, including spraying all components after blasting...im just wandering what the best products are to use as primer straight onto bare metal? Iv used zinc primer on alot of the shell after welding but its st...
by simon.rob
Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted 2.8 front passenger side leg!!
Replies: 0
Views: 2598

wanted 2.8 front passenger side leg!!

Hi everyone i am desperate for a leg for my dads capri i need a front passenger side for a 2.8 with bilstein insert. Thanks alot! Simon
by simon.rob
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri 2.8i dismantling
Replies: 5
Views: 2421

Re: Capri 2.8i dismantling

Hi there how much for the front legs? Just leg with shock im not too fussed about spring caliper etc. Thanks slot. Simon
by simon.rob
Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted! 2.8 front legs!
Replies: 0
Views: 2298

wanted! 2.8 front legs!

Hi there im after a pair of 2.8 front legs. Not bothered about disc springs etc just leg with bilstein insert please. Thanks alot!
Si
by simon.rob
Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted 2.8 injection
Replies: 2
Views: 1680

Re: wanted 2.8 injection

Looks very clean indeed have you any more info on it?
Was engine reconditioned?
Location and price?
Thanks alot
simon
by simon.rob
Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted 2.8 injection
Replies: 2
Views: 1680

wanted 2.8 injection

Hi there all

Im after a 2.8 injection ideally white with no signs of rust
Based in kings lynn but will drive wherever to pickup/view

Will consider most under 7k

thanks alot!
Si
by simon.rob
Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8i spares clearout
Replies: 3
Views: 3186

Re: 2.8i spares clearout

hi martin, what condition are the 2.8 heads in ? ?

thanks alot

si
by simon.rob
Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted- 2.8 injection
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: wanted- 2.8 injection

Very true! Im half tempted to sell my 3.0s at the end of the year or swap for a brooky...who knows what theyll all be worth by then :shock:
by simon.rob
Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted- 2.8 injection
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: wanted- 2.8 injection

Blummin heck looks like it! Cant believe how much classic fords have shot up in price lately...especially 2 door escorts :(
Il carry on looking! Fingers crossed something pops up!
Cheers guys!
by simon.rob
Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted- 2.8 injection
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: wanted- 2.8 injection

Its crazy aint it! Paid £1400 for the other 2.8 2 years ago needing only a little welding on the strut tops at the time :shock:
by simon.rob
Sat Dec 26, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted- 2.8 injection
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: wanted- 2.8 injection

ideally less than £3000 but i know prices are booming up at the moment :/
by simon.rob
Sun Dec 20, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted- 2.8 injection
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

wanted- 2.8 injection

Hi there im after a 2.8 injection preferably white for my dad.
With MOT or little work required to get through MOT. Havent got a huge budget so not after an immaculate one.
Thanks alot. Simon
by simon.rob
Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Power steering rack for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 2421

Re: Power steering rack for sale

hi there is this still available ? i am based in east anglia also

thanks alot

si
by simon.rob
Tue Sep 15, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: rollover spit
Replies: 6
Views: 2667

rollover spit

does anyone have a capri rollover spit that they would part with for some moneys ?

thanks alot

simon
by simon.rob
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted! 3.0 parts!
Replies: 2
Views: 1428

Re: wanted! 3.0 parts!

ahaa! nice one. any idea of a username ? or a link ?

thanks alot

simon