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by orange_capriguy
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: bbs wide body rims
Replies: 3
Views: 1286

Re: bbs wide body rims

I am currently getting wide arches on my mk3, let me know if you find anything that is wide enough thanks
by orange_capriguy
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Re: Cooling issues

Thanks Andrew for your reply, I ordered a new alloy rad, new electric fan, new water pump, flushed out the system and it's running good!
by orange_capriguy
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Re: Cooling issues

Thanks pal. Yes it's the Cadbury purple one. Do you know much about it? The best step was the get a big rad for her.

What's the best way in working out the flow? Thanks jay
by orange_capriguy
Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Cooling issues

Just picked up a mk3 originally a 2.0 now a 2.8 turbo tec kit. After about a 30min drive it starts to overheat. I think it still has the original 2.0 pinto radiator, just tested the viscous and it's useless however it has an electric fan connected which I feel is doing its job. Where shall I start??...
by orange_capriguy
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wanted mk3 body kit (wide arches)
Replies: 3
Views: 2530

Re: Wanted mk3 body kit (wide arches)

Hi Andrew thanks for you reply!!! Hopefully post the project soon!
by orange_capriguy
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Roll Cage for Capri MK 2 & 3
Replies: 2
Views: 5186

Re: Roll Cage for Capri MK 2 & 3

Hi still for sale?
by orange_capriguy
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wanted mk3 body kit (wide arches)
Replies: 3
Views: 2530

Wanted mk3 body kit (wide arches)

Hi just got a mk3 Capri 2.8 with a turbo technics ( original 2.0) The plan is to buy a wide arch kit for her. Has anyone got any suggestions? I have seen a fibreglass X pack kit somewhere on the net but thought I should ask in here first. I want to debumper the car too and I know that most X pack ki...
by orange_capriguy
Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Complete pinto turbo setup
Replies: 11
Views: 5390

Re: Complete pinto turbo setup

Hi have you still got this setup?? Really Intrested pm asap thanks
by orange_capriguy
Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: i think im setting a trend
Replies: 5
Views: 1767

Re: i think im setting a trend

Yer I keep seeing load too in bham. Surprised no one hasn't seen mine yet!! Think we should have a bham club. I am down for that
by orange_capriguy
Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What spark plugs!?!?
Replies: 7
Views: 2618

Re: What spark plugs!?!?

Thanks mate also where would u recommend new spark leads? I got new ones but I am not happy with how they fit? Do I have to use copper core leads?
by orange_capriguy
Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What spark plugs!?!?
Replies: 7
Views: 2618

What spark plugs!?!?

Got a 2.0pinto standard cam etc.
What spark plugs do I get? I dnt know if my car is unleaded or not. My cars a 1895 model
by orange_capriguy
Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto carb to efi
Replies: 20
Views: 6886

Re: Pinto carb to efi

It's listed in eBay the full engine with the Ecu and loom for 300. Let me know if u cnt find it
by orange_capriguy
Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto carb to efi
Replies: 20
Views: 6886

Re: Pinto carb to efi

Thanks guys. I think I will stick to the carb pinto. Told the guy I wasn't intrested in the efi engine.
by orange_capriguy
Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto carb to efi
Replies: 20
Views: 6886

Re: Pinto carb to efi

Engine not whine lol
And only 2-3bhp? Not worth it but I would have thought you would have got more power
by orange_capriguy
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:28 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto carb to efi
Replies: 20
Views: 6886

Pinto carb to efi

I have a 2.0 pinto which has a carb system. I have bought a pinto 205 block efi whine from a sierra in which I am getting all the nessary looms, Ecu starter alternators. This should be a striaght swap right? I know I will have a issue with the fuel system. What will I have to do. Getting a 2.8 tank ...
by orange_capriguy
Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi all, newbie from wolverhampton
Replies: 21
Views: 5636

Re: Hi all, newbie from wolverhampton

Thanks mate, I will try to go as never really been to one yet
by orange_capriguy
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:59 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi all, newbie from wolverhampton
Replies: 21
Views: 5636

Re: Hi all, newbie from wolverhampton

Where abouts in brum you from dan? What kind of cars are at the meet?
by orange_capriguy
Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: what have you done to your car today?
Replies: 86
Views: 19553

Re: what have you done to your car today?

Had a misfire in plugs 1-2, compressions were almost none, checked valve clearence then took out the head. Culprit was the head gasket chipped off between pistons 1-2.

New gasket set, oil and filter ordered.
Gutted as just change the oil n filter 4 weeks ago!!!
by orange_capriguy
Fri May 31, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: St170 conversion questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1414

Re: St170 conversion questions

Mk3 ooops
by orange_capriguy
Fri May 31, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: St170 conversion questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1414

St170 conversion questions

Firstly I want to apologise as many of you may find this a repeated topic but I still am not sure what I need! I have a mk4 2.0 with power steering. I am going to but a full focus st170 am hoping to transfer the zetec engine in with the focus wiring loom an Ecu minus the extras. So I will not be nee...