The Ford Capri Laser Page

What, you mean it`s not real after all???

Or has/had an electric fan and this was a manual over-ride, hence the warning light? Is that a keyswitch to the left, possibly from an immobiliser? None of it is standard of course.

I suppose I was assuming that the drums had not moved at all in which case the only option is carefully applied force, and common sense. Oh, and it might be worth a bit of penetrating oil around the studs and centre axle casting, whatever you`d call it - the round thing that sticks through?

I did use a mallet but sparingly as I didn’t want to damage anything, also all of the online advise said not to try and lever it off, is the back plate stronger than it looks? It is strong enough for this purpose, yes. You could try using a drift and tapping the drum outwards (i.e. from the diff di...

I think it`s something they used to have (hence the hole in the face of the drum) nbut they stopped fitting. There was never really much point when the hub has studs as they locate it anyway (more useful if you have wheel bolts ) Just give it a tap and it should pop off, unless very badly worn so th...

Andrew,
as if by magic:

All the best Andrew!

I think he is current/new owner? Oldham?

Paul,
Thanks! There`s also the possibility that the cable could snap while you`re sat in a queue with the clutch depressed - dropping the clutch and ramming the car in front.

Andrew,
I`ve always thought 4-5 clicks for the MOT too. I suppose if you were on good terms with the tester you could show them the book? Just can`t see 6 clicks being too tight?

Is that excerpt from your Haynes manual? Yes it is , it`s an early Haynes (MkII includes `78 on MkIII) I also have the orange `official` workshop manual, that seems to have 2 brake sections one at the front dated `74 and another more detailed one near the back lifted from the original `69 manual (w...

It`s a bit bewildering as apparently there was a changed adjustment procedure for later models (presumably with the nylon adjuster?) TBH I wouldn`t have anything like this much travel but this is what Ford recommend. I make no recommendations or comments, just present the info I have. https://i.post...

Mc Tool wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:01 pm

There is some weird stuff going in the Capri wiring ,both tail lights opperate off different fuses

Doen`t that make sense though, if they were on the same fuse and that blew you`d have no rear lights, whereas if they`re separate you`ll always have at least one?

Mc Tool wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:13 pm

spose that's why there is a magnet in the bottom of the gearbox

Yes, I know, and I drove it home - I just thought people might prefer to avoid being in that situation in the first place that`s all. You`re quite right though it`s really no problem.

Don`t forget, there are 2 power leads to a wiper, one from the `on/off` switch which starts the motion, once moving it`s then powered from the `self park` supply which runs it right through the arc and back to the start (so if it gets back there and the switch is then `off`, it stops in the parked p...

Yep, all the best Nick!

Just thought it worth pointing out that the clutch cable , where it locates onto the pedal, is often forgotten but will benefit from a drop of oil every decade or so. Otherwise this can happen, with no warning, and could potentially leave you stranded. (Fiat cable, but same principle applies): https...

16mm internal diameter. Or 5/8" old money.

Stanspeedautocare wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 30, 2019 4:59 pm

wander if I can buy just the very front noses of the wings

In a word, no.