Search found 20 matches

by stubacca
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Time
Replies: 8
Views: 1224

Re: Time

Advice has been given a couple of times, break to down in to small chunks. In my case I would literally break it down into 100s of tiny tasks. I used Microsoft ToDo app to list them all, then allocated Monday night as the one night to get out and get at least one job done. Any time on a weekend was ...
by stubacca
Thu May 21, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Re: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Yes you're all probably very right. Best get some quotes in...
by stubacca
Tue May 19, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Re: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Well it's been a while since I've updated this thread :oops: Moved home last year, which got me in to a good place with the Capri, everything torqued up and brakes operational, was towed from the old place to here. With the current situation, I'm finding myself with a fair bit more time on my hands,...
by stubacca
Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri on LLF
Replies: 7
Views: 1679

Capri on LLF

Never been super keen on this youtuber and what he does to some people's cars on public roads, but some Capri action none-the-less

https://youtu.be/4XVUueBk8Ok
by stubacca
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Headlight wiring block disassemble
Replies: 2
Views: 988

Re: Headlight wiring block disassemble

if anyone finds this looking for the same answer, small thin flat screwdriver is needed to do the job. There is a tab on the connectors within the block, just needs pressing out the way in order for it to be removed out the back of the block.

Actually very straight forward.
by stubacca
Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Headlight wiring block disassemble
Replies: 2
Views: 988

Headlight wiring block disassemble

After a bit of advice, I'm replacing my original headlights with some H4 units. I've tracked down what wire does what with regards to sidelights, main etc. Ideally I want to get the pins out of the connecting block that secures onto the back of the lights, so I can swap around the wires and isolate ...
by stubacca
Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Awesome project
Replies: 8
Views: 2221

Re: Awesome project

haha Cheers guys, I'm still here and still slowly cracking on.

As it happens I also own mk1capri.co.uk & mk2capri.co.uk, but these are for future goals - who wouldn't want a capri trio? ;)
by stubacca
Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Best Method of Underbody Protection
Replies: 9
Views: 2758

Re: Best Method of Underbody Protection

Wasn't the best solution back in the day to paint the underside in used engine oil then drive down a dusty track??
by stubacca
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: exhaust system?
Replies: 11
Views: 4039

Re: exhaust system?

How difficult are they to fit mate? Tbh I might just pass the mot and then drill a couple of holes in the old exhaust lol To throw my two pennies in, the fit of the sportex is pretty poor, when I first fitted mine up, the natural position of the tail pipe was aiming at the ground about a foot away ...
by stubacca
Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Weber 32/36 Twin Choke Carb Filter
Replies: 6
Views: 2285

Re: Weber 32/36 Twin Choke Carb Filter

There are two sizes I'm aware of, short one and a tall one. The picture you've shown looks like the taller (65mm) one.

Direct from webcon:
http://www.webcon.co.uk/shopdisplayprod ... V+%2F+DGEV

Or search eBay for AFB340 & AFB341

Stu
by stubacca
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Out for a spin in the Laser
Replies: 27
Views: 6862

Re: Out for a spin in the Laser

Fordoholic Nick wrote:
stubacca wrote::( looks like a private video, could you change this??
Hi mate,

Hopefully its working now :)

All the best

Nick
:cool: awesome mate!

Also I have to agree, that is one super shiny bonnet ;)
by stubacca
Sun Aug 16, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Out for a spin in the Laser
Replies: 27
Views: 6862

Re: Out for a spin in the Laser

:( looks like a private video, could you change this??

I have a dash cam in my daily, amazing what poor driving you capture on a daily basis, will be buying one for the Capri once on the road to record drives like this!!
by stubacca
Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Re: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Small update, started on the rear drums, I've been having trouble with sticking handbrake parts, so made the decision to strip them fully, and whilst I'm at it replace the shoes and springs. http://mk3capri.co.uk/gallery/brakes/new-shows-and-springs.jpg Those new springs were a right sod to get on, ...
by stubacca
Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Binding Rear Brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Re: Binding Rear Brakes

Thanks Nige, I will admit I've used your site on more than a few occasions - top content!
by stubacca
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Binding Rear Brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Re: Binding Rear Brakes

Thanks for your help guys, it was just what I needed, a bit of common sense. Never thought to try swapping the drums over!! :doh: Swapped them, still tight on the n/s, looking at the handbrake lever (the one with the self adjust attached) appears to be still sticking at the pivot with the handbrake ...
by stubacca
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Binding Rear Brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Binding Rear Brakes

This one has got me stumped, really hopeful that someone can help. The last item to fix on my MOT fix list is a rear n/s binding brake. When you turn the wheel by hand it feels free for about 180 degrees and dragging for the rest. I've dismantled both sides, replaced both the cylinders, checked the ...
by stubacca
Fri May 15, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Re: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Cheers guys :thumbs-up:
by stubacca
Tue May 12, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Re: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Thanks for the welcome chaps! :D Just a tiny update, managed to tick an issue off the MOT fail list tonight, the rear number plate lights. Had to (carefully) saw the old screws out, as they were rusted solid. The lights earth through the screws that hold the casing to the car, so a set of shinny scr...
by stubacca
Fri May 01, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS
Replies: 15
Views: 7958

Stubacca's Glacier Blue 1984 LS

Hi all, long time lurker, only recently registered. I’ve had my capri 8 years!! What started out as a fix up to the MOT failure sheet list, turned into replacing and renovating far more components than I originally planned. I'll start this thread and try to keep it updated, as I'm on the home straig...
by stubacca
Sun Apr 12, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Resto - Anyone On Here?
Replies: 9
Views: 2516

Re: Capri Resto - Anyone On Here?

Hi all, that's my site, thanks for all your kind comments!! I've been a long time lurker on here, only recently registered! And yes I still have the car, progress did grind to a halt for a couple of years (life kinda got in the way), but it's full steam ahead now, hence a redesign on the site. I've ...