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by zthorne8
Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FORD 3.0S CAPRI
Replies: 0
Views: 1357

FORD 3.0S CAPRI

REGISTERED IN 1979 I HAVE V5 IN MY NAME HAS TAX UNTIL 09/2014 AND AN MOT UNTIL MARCH 2014 SHOWS 69,000 MILES ON THE CLOCK BUT THIS ISNT GENUINE WAS RESHELLECD A WHILE AGO USEING A VERY GOOD 2.0S SHELL HAS A LSD REAR AXLE TYPE 9 5 SPEED GEARBOX FULL STAINLESS EXHAUST SYSTEM 2.8I SPECIAL ALLOYS new ba...
by zthorne8
Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: brake issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2090

Re: brake issues

Thanks makes sense, which pads do you need to order with theese calipers.
by zthorne8
Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: brake issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2090

Re: brake issues

any ideas where I can get the kit from? :crying:
by zthorne8
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: brake issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2090

Re: brake issues

not sure all that is on them is Lockheed England sp and some numbers. but yes there 4 piston callipers also there is very little clearance on the front of the calliper to the disc.
by zthorne8
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: brake issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2090

brake issues

Hi all Just went to change my brake discs on my 3.0 today using the 2.8i vented discs,(apparently the brakes were uprated to 2.8 spec) all went well then came to fitting the calliper back on and putting pads in and I have now ran into a snag there's not enough clearance for the old pads to go in. Th...
by zthorne8
Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:21 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Essex 3.0 v6 engine wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 665

Essex 3.0 v6 engine wanted

Hi all after a engine cash waiting. Cheers nick
by zthorne8
Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: steering/brakes issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Re: steering/brakes issue

How do you check the pistols not sticking. Sorry new to mechanics but il give anything ago. Haynes manual ordered
by zthorne8
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: SmokeEm's new ride...... With NEW Picture 20/6/13
Replies: 19
Views: 3205

Re: SmokeEm's new ride...... With Picture

Nice what you planned for the old girl ?
by zthorne8
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: steering/brakes issue
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

steering/brakes issue

Hi guys got one for you brake pedal vibrating when pressure applied feels like warped disc an steering pulls to left not when braking did notice it on the test drive don't know what else to check am I on the right track?
by zthorne8
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 282941

Re: Where is everyone from?

hi im nick I now own a 1979 3.0s and im from the forest of dean, gloucestershire :D
by zthorne8
Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what oil and which battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Re: what oil and which battery

That will explain the starting issue it's only a 380 amp lol
by zthorne8
Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what oil and which battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

what oil and which battery

hi all just got my new capri a 1979 3.0 s yes its a reshell but im happy with it. which oil should I use she's done 160,000 also what battery as she struggles to start at the moment. cheers all
by zthorne8
Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: mark 3 3.0 s v6 tunning ideas wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: mark 3 3.0 s v6 tunning ideas wanted

Cheers guy,so how much should I budget for the electronic ignition?
by zthorne8
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:19 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: mark 3 3.0 s v6 tunning ideas wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

mark 3 3.0 s v6 tunning ideas wanted

Hi guys don't know if this belongs here or not but I have been looking at a 3.0 s v6 was wondering if they are easier to get more power out of than the 2.8 got roughly 750 pound at the moment to spend on the engine any ideas for me.
by zthorne8
Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: help with possible purchase!
Replies: 3
Views: 1451

Re: help with possible purchase!

Thanks guys just got to sell the discovery and then get my first Capri.
by zthorne8
Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: help with possible purchase!
Replies: 3
Views: 1451

help with possible purchase!

appreciate a little help can any one tell if this is just tappets or something worse? thinking of buying this capri its on ebay at the moment any one looked at it?







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by zthorne8
Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 Litre mark 3 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1459

Re: 2.8 Litre mark 3 for sale

Can you post some pictures of the body work issues thx
by zthorne8
Tue May 14, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted capri mk3
Replies: 1
Views: 1301

wanted capri mk3

Hi all,
I am looking for a Capri with mot would like a 2.8 although I have a budget of £2000 any info would be appreciated distance is not a problem for a good one.
cheers nick