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by paulda
Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

Sorry back again went to look at something now is yours like picture one or two which are both for sell on eBay at the moment . https://i.postimg.cc/BvdYw1J2/A4_C1_CFDA-_A5_FB-499_C-9850-_F7_ABB80_A55_D6.png https://i.postimg.cc/brP6qcDJ/8_B1589_E7-1304-433_C-_A1_E0-_F1679_AE23_B38.png Hi Jason - t...
by paulda
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-GENUINE-MK1-FORD-ESCORT-MEXICO-RS1600-2000-CAPRI-3100-IGNITION-LOCK-BARREL/163248504765?epid=1409806176&hash=item26025e7fbd:g:EGQAAOSwIr9blUqw :?: :?: :?: Interesting as that's the ignition / lock switch not the barrel as the seller describes - I did initially thi...
by paulda
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

Might have to look at an alternative part which would still work/fit, so at least it would keep your car on the road. You could always change it for the correct part if one comes along at a future date. There is a work around and may have to go down that route - though as it's pretty much end of th...
by paulda
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

Paul G wrote:Would a Mk3 Cortina or MK1 Escort one be the same? Might be a bit easier to find if so.
Hi Paul - Sadly MK3 doesn't but MK2 Cortina or MK1 does - also think reliant scimitar series 1 does too - have tried a few clubs but no success as yet
by paulda
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

andyd wrote:Hi Paul,
:goodluck: with the search, unfortunately this is often the issue now with the older Capri's etc :(

Try Colin on 07799693555 (collinsw1) on here.
Hi Andy - been a while and hope you're well - will certainly give Colin a shout as this is proving a bit of a challenge!
by paulda
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

Jasonmarie wrote:You beat me to it or Tickover and Capri club international and even the Mk1 Capri club they have a web site
http://www.caprimk1register.com/index.stm

Hope that helps
Thanks Jason, not tried the MK1 register or CCI but will give them a shout :-)
by paulda
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Re: Help!

Not_Anumber wrote:Have you tried Martin at Caprigear ?
Yes mate but no luck there - have put ads on Capri Facebook pages and nothing to date - have managed to find one in Germany! At motomobil but waiting for them to get back to me as think it's for the facelift and MK2 / 3 models :-)
by paulda
Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Help!
Replies: 17
Views: 4701

Help!

Looking for ignition lock barrel for a pre facelift MK1 3000E - do let me know if anyone has anything or where I could find one - Thanks Paul
by paulda
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri 3.0 Ghia Auto For Sale Oyster Gold
Replies: 37
Views: 13844

Re: Capri 3.0 Ghia Auto For Sale Oyster Gold

looks good - shame it isn't finished or I would buy it as don't have the time or patience! I would like a good MK2 or 3 Ghia (3.0) if one came up :D
by paulda
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Not a Capri......
Replies: 85
Views: 30983

Re: Not a Capri......

Looks great Andy - been a while since I've seen one! :o
by paulda
Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: Coolant leak

Hi Paul, As Nick mentioned, water leaks can be anywhere and not necessarily where it drips onto the floor..... As you know cars can spring fluid leaks if not used for sometime over winter etc, so it may seal itself :?: :goodluck: Keep us informed. Andy Hi Andy - a while getting the chance to furthe...
by paulda
Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: Coolant leak

Hi Paul, As Nick mentioned, water leaks can be anywhere and not necessarily where it drips onto the floor..... As you know cars can spring fluid leaks if not used for sometime over winter etc, so it may seal itself :?: :goodluck: Keep us informed. Andy Hi Andy - just what i need before the start of...
by paulda
Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Re: Coolant leak

Hi mate, Had similar leak couple of years back ! For the life of me I could not find where the dickens it was originating from even though I could see the patch on the garage floor ! Thing with coolant leaks mate is they can sometimes originate from nowhere near where you see the coolant on garage ...
by paulda
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Coolant leak
Replies: 8
Views: 2861

Coolant leak

Hi all Noticed today a small patch of coolant on the garage floor from my boy! Initially couldn't find where it had leaked and took it out for a run. Got back home and notice once I'd turned the ignition off, a regular dripping (coolant). Checked the obvious places and eventually traced the leak to ...
by paulda
Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: New car show
Replies: 47
Views: 9585

Re: New car show

I was watching on 5 Star last night a program with Tufnell et el about cars from the past - is this the show originally mentioned? Amazed to see my Capri MK2 3.0S on there!! still great to see them get recognition :-) Hi Paul, The 3.0S was the 1st episode with Neil Morrisey......Great looking car, ...
by paulda
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: New car show
Replies: 47
Views: 9585

Re: New car show

I was watching on 5 Star last night a program with Tufnell et el about cars from the past - is this the show originally mentioned? Amazed to see my Capri MK2 3.0S on there!! still great to see them get recognition :-)
by paulda
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: The other......
Replies: 11
Views: 4766

Re: The other......

Not sold, along with some other Capri's...... Full List http://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/past-results/modern-classic-past-results/past-results-8th-december-2016/ Hi Andy, Not one of the V6 Capris sold. Are they falling out of favour with the buyers, or have the reserves been set too high...
by paulda
Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Recognise this one :-)
Replies: 9
Views: 3073

Re: Recognise this one :-)

andyd wrote:Hi Paul,
Nice car, but I don't recognize it.......
It used to be in the MK1 owners club - It lived around Wiltshire for some considerable time with a previous owner and was in some of the classic car magazines over the years - nice car :D
by paulda
Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Recognise this one :-)
Replies: 9
Views: 3073

Recognise this one :-)

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C814760 - think this one has been used in various magazines before
by paulda
Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: One from the doc!
Replies: 13
Views: 4283

Re: One from the doc!

andyd wrote:SOLD!!! :)
Wow! :o not sure whether to be surprised or not - maybe I'm falling a little behind on pricing for these beauties :?