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by warriorsage
Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i underbody protection
Replies: 3
Views: 745

2.8i underbody protection

Hi and I hope you all had a good Christmas. I have been cleaning all the old mud and muck from under the wheel arches and under the car to see if there are any rust horrors and thankfully not. The bodywork underneath is remarkably good and as I have been using the wire brush, some of the original un...
by warriorsage
Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen washer not working
Replies: 25
Views: 4955

Re: Windscreen washer not working

Hi all, The windscreen washer is alive once again. It was simply the male spade connector on the side of the fuse box needing a good clean. I had the mot on Friday and despite the car being unwelded and really solid, there was a small rust hole half way down the drivers side A post visible when you ...
by warriorsage
Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen washer not working
Replies: 25
Views: 4955

Re: Windscreen washer not working

Thank you all for your advice on what to check. I will be trying to resolve it this week and will update you all as the car has the first MOT since 2013 on Friday so I need to fix it before then and I'm cutting it a bit fine.
Thanks again all.
by warriorsage
Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen washer not working
Replies: 25
Views: 4955

Re: Windscreen washer not working

Thanks for your advice, I didn't think of that and will give it a try.
by warriorsage
Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Windscreen washer not working
Replies: 25
Views: 4955

Windscreen washer not working

Hi, I'm getting my 1984 2.8i back on the road and the next step is an MOT. I've noticed that the front windscreen washer isn't working. I initially thought it was just the motor but there is no power getting to the motor. The lead comes from the wiring loom. The car has been laid up since 2013 and I...
by warriorsage
Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED Essex V6 flywheel
Replies: 2
Views: 1502

WANTED Essex V6 flywheel

WANTED Essex V6 flywheel.

I recently removed the 3.0 engine from my Capri and the flywheel is not in good shape.

Would be grateful if anyone has one for sale?
by warriorsage
Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Essex V6 Camshaft
Replies: 1
Views: 1177

Essex V6 Camshaft

Hi, I've stripped down the Essex V6 in my Capri for a rebuild and I'm trying to identify the camshaft, which doesn't appear to be standard. The heads are stage 2 with bigger inlet and I wonder if the camshaft was changed at the same time. Does anyone know how to identify it from the markings as belo...
by warriorsage
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i valve adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 3791

Re: 2.8i valve adjustment

Hi Neil,

Thanks I'll check that. I read an article that they get tighter over time as the valves recess into the valve seats because of unleaded petrol without the additive.

It's good to have a forum like this and thanks again for your help.

Anthony
by warriorsage
Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i valve adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 3791

Re: 2.8i valve adjustment

Hi Matt,

Thanks for your reply that makes so much sense now and thanks for the link to the Ford workshop manual, what a difference to the Haynes.

Much appreciated.

Anthony
by warriorsage
Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i valve adjustment
Replies: 11
Views: 3791

2.8i valve adjustment

Hi all, I'm rebuilding the top end of my 2.8i after replacing the head gaskets and now checking the valve clearances. I have the Haynes manual but a little stuck on checking the valves as I'm used to working on the 3l Essex engine. The manual says to turn the engine to align the crank pully mark wit...
by warriorsage
Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cylinder head torque setting 2.8i
Replies: 7
Views: 3250

Re: Cylinder head torque setting 2.8i

Thanks for your replies that's really helpful. I'm looking for a head gasket set to put it back together. There's quite a variety of prices. Burton do Felpro, which are £50 a pair just for the head gaskets or £60 for a complete head set but are a different make. Does anyone know what head gaskets ar...
by warriorsage
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cylinder head torque setting 2.8i
Replies: 7
Views: 3250

Cylinder head torque setting 2.8i

I'm going to do the head gasket on my 2.8i as I think the drivers side is leaking. The haynes maual says when refitting they should be tightened at stage 4 between 70 to 85, which seems quite a variation. Does anyone know what the best torque setting on the cologne?
Thanks
by warriorsage
Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Question about 2.8i starter motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: Question about 2.8i starter motor

Yes the bell housing should match up OK, I did have one for mine briefly but sold it on. I believe the flywheel is also the same (can't confirm 100%) but you may well find that a 3 bolt starter is more expensive than the clutch kit for the standard bell housing. Thanks for your advice. The 3 bolt st...
by warriorsage
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Question about 2.8i starter motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Question about 2.8i starter motor

Happy new year to you all. I have an alloy bellhousing and sandwich plate from a 2.8i sierra which fits a type 9, 5 speed gearbox in my garage and as I need to replace the clutch on my 2.8i capri. I wondered if it will fit the capri. The only difference is the alloy bellhousing needs a 3 bolt starte...
by warriorsage
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges
Replies: 76
Views: 22255

Re: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges

Hi, Do you still have any of the wheel centres available and are they metal?

I'm also after a key for them as mine is missing?

I have the 15" genuine Brooklands wheels with RS centre caps, which aren't the correct caps for the car.

Thanks

Anthony
by warriorsage
Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i coolant loss
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: 2.8i coolant loss

Hi Mike, Thanks for your reply. I hope it's not cracked heads as the previous owner had unleaded heads fitted. I replaced front and rear thermostat housings as they were corroded and the housing on the inlet manifold where the temperature sensor is. I also used some engine silicone on reassembling t...
by warriorsage
Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i coolant loss
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

2.8i coolant loss

I've been renovating my 1984 2.8i and drained the coolant as it was brown sludge. I have replaced a leaking water pump, motorcraft thermostat (as it didn't have one from previous owner), hoses, flushed rad and heater matrix. The previous owner said it was leaking coolant and on running the engine si...
by warriorsage
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Brake master cylinder
Replies: 1
Views: 1089

2.8i Brake master cylinder

Hi, I'm restoring my 2.8i and removed the servo to repaint as it was rusty. I noticed brake fluid inside the servo. The brakes seemed to work ok when it was last used a few months ago. I guess the brake master cylinder is leaking. Is it easy to get a seals kit for these if it's not pitted or to buy ...
by warriorsage
Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Just in 2.8i - Parts available
Replies: 12
Views: 3505

Re: Just in 2.8i - Parts available

Hi, Could I have price on LED radio, exhaust and manifolds please?
by warriorsage
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Does anyone have any 15" Brooklands style alloys for sale?
Replies: 0
Views: 710

Does anyone have any 15" Brooklands style alloys for sale?

Wanted Brooklands 15" Alloys, condition not important.

I would prefer original Ford but aftermarket copies considered.

Cash waiting for right wheels and can collect.