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by S_ully
Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Mk 3 2.0 - it begins!
Replies: 5
Views: 2348

Re: Mk 3 2.0 - it begins!

Cheers guys! :) The garage was a priority when we were building the house! The difference a clean out and some wall and floor paint before starting the Capri was the best decision!! Thankfully i've not discovered more areas of rust so far from what I saw it when I bought it. Ya I agree on the blasti...
by S_ully
Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Mk 3 2.0 - it begins!
Replies: 5
Views: 2348

Mk 3 2.0 - it begins!

So bit the bullet and decided it's time to get cracking and get the project underway after sorting out my garage... Parked up in its new home for how long, who knows! Would love to get it finished for next summer! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/s_ully/Capri/56951EEB-80F2-4886-8D8D-3E8C0D374B7...
by S_ully
Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: window weather strips
Replies: 4
Views: 1697

Re: window weather strips

Any before & after pics?
by S_ully
Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: What I did yesterday...
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

Re: What I did yesterday...

Cheers Nick & Steve, ya the white walls make a big difference but a nightmare to paint, :evil: it took almost 20L and that was only one coat, but couldn't justify / afford getting it plastered or anything, will give it another coat sometime, should be a lot easier! But it's a way brighter in the...
by S_ully
Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: What I did yesterday...
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

What I did yesterday...

My garage was a dusty dumping ground in where the Capri would just squeeze in, so I said right before I really begin to tackle into the Capri, the garage needs a bit of sorting out! As my wife said it was like me getting a nursery ready for a kid!! Which is probably the best way of describing it!! B...
by S_ully
Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

Thanks for the links will order one of them too now!

And yup correct Andrew!
by S_ully
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

Jacked it up and had a look so its out of the speedo cable hole alright, not leaking too much only when jacked up it leaked more, will try a temp fix until I get the box out and top it up... Will be fine as the most driving it does is a 1km round trip to see how she is if I've changed something! So ...
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 5
Views: 2511

Re: Hello!

Hi Andrew,

Yes seems a great place with great knowledge already!

Yes, if a car is a classic (30 years + and pre 87 I think) then yes they are acceptable! Personally I much prefer them to white plates!
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

A full strip down is on the cards eventually, will get under her and see exactly what's the cause and decide next steps then, hopefully it'll wait another while as its down the priority list... Will keep it topped up and an eye on it...
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279859

Re: Where is everyone from?

I'm from Cork in Ireland, right on the south coast... Capri owner for less than a week! Good job the Capri will be garaged! :roll:
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

So had another look and fuel filter was in bad need of a clean (replacement kit on the way) had a look at the accelerator pump jets and below is before and after! Is it correct for one to be larger than other? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/s_ully/Capri/612EEA2D-EFF6-4CD9-A688-2649A1D321CF.jp...
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

Thanks Guys, so definitely on my list and ordered is the few bits mentioned above. Will have a look at the Accelerator pump tonight along with the Jets and see how it is, might leave opening Carb until repair kit arrives as knowing me, i'd say the gaskets may fall apart if opened! Nige - from your l...
by S_ully
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 5
Views: 2511

Re: Hello!

Hi Neil,

Thanks, from Cork in Ireland, its a 5 speed.

Yes it'll keep me busy for the winter(s!) but looking forward to getting stuck into it.

Just getting to know the car and sort a few smaller bits before going head first into it!
by S_ully
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Re: Struggling on WOT

Thanks Peter, yes a service is on the cards, got oil and filter today so will try to pick up Leads and few other bits and give it a thorough look over at the weekend and then I'll see how she's running.

Hopefully tackle the carb the following then once kit arrives.
by S_ully
Wed Jul 08, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 5
Views: 2511

Hello!

Hi there, New to the forum, just purchased a 83 Mk3 2.0 in need of some TLC... Overall not in bad nick but I'm sure as I dig in it'll show its true colours, apart from a few usual bodywork bits it's had a 3 colours in its life! Started as silvery blue to yellow to red, all bad jobs! http://img.photo...
by S_ully
Wed Jul 08, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Struggling on WOT
Replies: 18
Views: 5529

Struggling on WOT

Hi There, A Capri owner for less than a week, bought a resto project, but just getting familiar with it myself at the moment before getting stuck in, will get some pics up soon. It's a 1983 2.0 standard with no mods. So the issue is, it's running well, starts with out any drama and idles well, if yo...