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by burgh89
Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: RE: carb advice
Replies: 15
Views: 4280

Re: RE: carb advice

Agreed. That manifold looks homemade or sumthing, definately not a ford one. Also the throttle linkage looks different.
by burgh89
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel car recomendations
Replies: 23
Views: 8169

Re: diesel car recomendations

i bee thinking of a 306 actually. i presume you had a td rather than a hdi? in standard tune, are the td's good load draggers? Mine was the hatchback TD version, and I never had to tow anything with it. Certainly had lots of grunt even with 5 people and kit tho! My mate had the non turbocharged eng...
by burgh89
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: diesel car recomendations
Replies: 23
Views: 8169

Re: diesel car recomendations

I've owned two diesel cars, one Peugeot 306 turbo diesel and my current car a Focus tdci. Both cars I'd recommend. The Pug was a very solid engine, >100k is nothing to them, quite powerful and very economical. And pretty simple to work on. I'm sure you could pick up quite a cheap estate version no p...
by burgh89
Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Re: Wing Air Vent

It's off!! A Lot more effort than I thought! Nige you were right that underseal had glued it solid at the bottom! Now its off I can see the the damage. Not too bad two areas at the top and bottom of the a-post need new metal, floor pan looks ok. headlight bowl needs sum attention. Any hints or tips ...
by burgh89
Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Re: Wing Air Vent

Or just: I've got a Capri, so fuck you. Short ... simple ... to the point. (a bit like a blunt, retarded midget ) :lol: Damn midgets. Rite just had a session with the angle grinder and havent lost any limbs yet. Hit a problem, the rear of the wing seems to be held on solid by invisible welds!! I've...
by burgh89
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Re: Wing Air Vent

Haaa your banner Burgh89 completely contadicts this! Who cares about rust when youve got RWD....you clearly!! Ha very true! I made that banner last year in my early days of Capri ownership, when I wud take a 10 mile detour just to go round a roundabout. Now unfortunately I have become attached to m...
by burgh89
Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New capri owner need additives in fuel?
Replies: 16
Views: 2971

Re: New capri owner need additives in fuel?

I wouldn't worry about it too much to be honest. I used to run bog standard unleaded without too many problems, I fill up when I can with the super unleaded now, which I thnk makes the engine run better. Everyone goes on about valve seat recession etc etc but just run it until it breaks, which will ...
by burgh89
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: i'm going to be slaughtered for this but throttle sticking
Replies: 18
Views: 3356

Re: i'm going to be slaughtered for this but throttle sticking

Not entirely sure but think this is caused by your autochoke mechanism. When I removed mine completely the revs used to hold at about 2000 rpm as the engine heated up. Figured out I had forgotten to remove a linkage on the carb that seemed to stop the throttle from being fully released. Give the lin...
by burgh89
Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: the chuckle brothers are mechanics
Replies: 31
Views: 4985

Re: the chuckle brothers are mechanics

Mickey when I first got my car it was pissing fumes out the downpipe, used to get headaches if I drove it too long. Probably not the best idea and lost a few brain cells but I still drove it!! My advice is if you can't smell any exhaust in the cockpit and you ain't gettin dizzy/headaches its fine!! ...
by burgh89
Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:45 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted: MK3 head light back plate
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Wanted: MK3 head light back plate

Hi all looking for a pair of the head light back plates in reasonable condition. Not the plastic covers but the thing that they screw into. Mine are badly corroded.
by burgh89
Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: I know its only 1.6 ,,, but can I make it faster
Replies: 27
Views: 8445

Re: I know its only 1.6 ,,, but can I make it faster

First thing I'd do is bin the standard carb and whack on one from the 2 litre. Gives it a bit more oomph and is bolt on job. I fitted a 4 Branch sports manifold to a standard exhaust system and tbh doesn't do much really. I'd invest in an entire exhaust system but don't know enuf about it to advise....
by burgh89
Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Working on a pinto - upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 1574

Re: Working on a pinto - upgrades

Definately worth it. |Just bolts on no need to re-jet. Certainly gives it more oomph when you floor it. Actually felt I could overtake people when i fitted mine! I bought secondhand, 20 quid refurb kit. Good as new!
by burgh89
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Re: Wing Air Vent

Genuine wings have a row of raised 'pimples' along the inner edge (drip rail) about 2" apart. You should se them easily with the bonnet open. Yeh have got these all the way along so definately genny wings. Am definately goin to take them off tho. Theres too many rusty patches underneath that I...
by burgh89
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Re: Wing Air Vent

Have had a good look under the wing and things dont look too good. Definite rust patches on the A-post and near the floor. My strut tops have also been repaired badly so I would like to sort them out aswell, so i thnk the wing will have to come off regardless. It'd got the ridges near the headlights...
by burgh89
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wing Air Vent
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

Wing Air Vent

Made myself a cool wing vent today! 8-) Mainly for cosmetic reasons and the added bonus that my electric aerial is now air-cooled. http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/burgh89/DSCN2402.jpg On a serious note tho I'm pretty sure this wing ain't repairable? A crappy filler bodge had caused this. So...
by burgh89
Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: now she's running i have some better questions, pinking!
Replies: 18
Views: 3065

Re: now she's running i have some better questions, pinking!

As Beakster says pinking only happens under load and isn't really a ticking noise. More of a sort of metallic rattling noise, like a metal pin ball is pinging around the inside of the engine. Find your nearest hill and put your foot down in 4th/5th gear, you shoud hear it then. Trial and error at th...
by burgh89
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Two Big Problems
Replies: 10
Views: 2637

Re: Two Big Problems

U still running points? My engine slowly losing power is what happened to mine when the points closed up. Would also explaiin the timing changing, which causes that pinking noise. An easy fix so look there first!
by burgh89
Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: OH MY GOD!!!!! WHAT THE HELL NOW???
Replies: 73
Views: 12241

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

http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33577&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=cam+timing&start=60 Have a look at the above thread, bout half way down the page. Basically cam timing: Turn the engine by hand until your rotor points roughly to your tax disc. Have a look a...
by burgh89
Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Front spring sheared!
Replies: 11
Views: 2793

Re: Front spring sheared!

Loosen the top centre nut a turn or two first. it's easier to do than when it's on the bench. Unbolt the calipers, loosen the lock nut on the leg und of the flexi hose and hang the caliper up out of the way. Saves bleeding the brakes. Disconnect the Track Rod End and the outer TCA joint from the le...
by burgh89
Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Front spring sheared!
Replies: 11
Views: 2793

Re: Front spring sheared!

You've got the winter TLC you were looking for! LOL! Yeh I know! My car just senses when I fancy getting my hands dirty, so sumthing breaks! Think I've got it sorted in my head now. Will be fitting new tca, tie rod ends, and ARB bushes cos they all look original and fooked! So shud keep me busy for...