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by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: She is dead!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2204

Re: She is dead!!

I've found a cortina engine to drop in it now, so hope for the best
by 1986_Capri_2000
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: She is dead!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2204

She is dead!!

After a mere 3 months I occured yet another problem :(, As i was driving on the motorway my sump released close to 3ltr's of oil during my journey home, My carnkshaft has bent out of place, the bearings are in tatters and the cylinder heads need re-surficing. I have now dedicated my holidays stripin...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Fri May 25, 2012 11:02 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

Its a classic car show thats run by the Cortina club mate. You also got Malvern on the 29th July. Same as above being a classic car show,but there will be around 50 plus Capris there from the Capripower forum. Any more info.. just shout. What part of Cardiff are you. Ian. :cool: :cool: Ahh cool i'l...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Tue May 22, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

mellow-yellow wrote:Thats a cracking looking Capri you have there Liam.

I'm only up the road from you in Newport.

There is a show in Symonds Yat on the 10th June if your interested.

Ian. :cool:
Thank you :)
Yeah i'd be up for that, is it a Capri show are classic car show?
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

bladeuk wrote:great looking car m8 :)
Thanks :)
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

capri87 wrote:Stunning car mate it really is. Happy driving
Thank you, It's always happy driving when your in a Capri :)
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

You'll be alright, My 1.6 laser took me from cumbria to thanet no hassle. The engine's never been rebuilt but it's due for one, getting the smokey startup haha. In the meantime, I'm very jealous, it's gorgeous! Yeah I did get it from Nottingham to Cardiff no problem although the temperature sensor ...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

Very tidy looking that! Did you lower the back end half way through the pics? It looks higher on the first few shots. This going to shows in convoy sounds like a brilliant idea. Maybe we could coordinate something on here as I’d quite like to Classic Ford. It can be a lonely drive down the M1 from ...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

Major_Tom wrote:Nice looking car mate, you're obviously very proud of it, good to see.
Yeah, I absolutely adore these cars :)
by 1986_Capri_2000
Mon May 21, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

BigH wrote:nice car liam she is looking realy nice im down the road in swansea if you need anything or advise let me know hadrian aka big h
Thank you, I'll be sure to contact you if I need anything :)
by 1986_Capri_2000
Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

Thanks guys I'll have another check tonight and give you the outcome, really want to get it back up and running soundly again. Thanks, Liam
by 1986_Capri_2000
Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

Hey, I tried to start the car again and there was nothing so here's what I think the problem could be. I checked the alternator and it was running 45amps the battery was fine and running at 12 volts when idle. I think the problem could be getting the electricity from the battery to the actual engine...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

Ford fair is something different. The santa pod event is organised by classic ford magazine. Usually a good show and loads of awesome fords. If you go to any shows try and go in a convoy. I remember in 2007 we went in convoy with about 6 other cars. Was lucky as the failing fuel pump caused a vapou...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

Dont rule out the battery, I had a 5 month old one let go and it was never run flat. That was also a huge 680 amp batt. worth bearing in mind. Yeah clean up the starter terminals as its free. Also I got a more powerful alternator on my 2.0 and it has large alt spikes, think its just mine though but...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

Cool, good luck with it. Another thing which can cause issues is bad connections to the starter as they get corroded over time hence require more power. Get a wirebush and clean battery terminals and connectors, connector where on both sides of wire that goes from negative terminal to body, engine ...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

I don't think it's the battery as I've just fitted a new one about 1 month ago. I'm not sure but could there be something possibly wrong with the starter motor. I will be replacing the alternating soon as the new one is sounding quite ruff This could be down the the bearings. I think it would benefi...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 277707

Re: Where is everyone from?

Hi, my name is Liam and welcome to the site i'm from south wales Bridgend. I drive a 1986 2.0 laser
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first car
Replies: 27
Views: 8410

Re: My first car

I agree the feeling is totally mind blowing, the only other classic around is my friends Mk1 golf cabriolet everyone else just goes for the typical saxo or corsa like you said. Is that the Ford fair show, I might go to that it's just the distance that effects me as I don't want push the car to much ...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Re: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

When I said doesn't start I meant nothing happens it's completely flat the inside lights flicker so i'm assuming that the battery is fine as I only just replaced it. Before it used to turn over but it did take a few goes. I have to start it with jump leads now. Thank you for the information I will t...
by 1986_Capri_2000
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't
Replies: 15
Views: 3309

Sometimes she starts sometimes she doesn't

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could give me a few ideas on what could be the problem. I bought this car last year and drove back from Nottingham to wales all seemed fine she started first time every time until I stopped using her as much but still started the car a few times a week. After this ...