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by 01mpope
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED dash/interior loom for capri mk1 1600gt pre-facelift
Replies: 1
Views: 915

WANTED dash/interior loom for capri mk1 1600gt pre-facelift

Looking for a complete dashboard and interior loom for a RHD Ford capri mk1 1600gt, pre-facelift. (the 6 pod dash)
Anyone got anything??
by 01mpope
Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:16 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: BOB Cosworth oil
Replies: 2
Views: 1308

Re: BOB Cosworth oil

Autodata says 5/40 in a hot climate, 10/40 in moderate.
I suppose it depends on how hard you will work the engine!
I'll be running 5/40 fully synthetic in the summer and may switch in the winter.. I hope that helps!
by 01mpope
Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Big insurance problems
Replies: 44
Views: 11372

Re: Big insurance problems

Footman James. Amazingly cheap if it's a classic
by 01mpope
Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk1 switches?
Replies: 0
Views: 1010

Mk1 switches?

Good evening! Is there anyone out there who can tell me what interior switches (lights, dash lights, fogs or anything else) were where in a mk1 pre-facelift capri? I'm restoring my partners 1969 mk1 1600gt, and I have the dash and a few switches but I don't know which went where! All help appreciate...
by 01mpope
Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

It would be faster if it wasn't for the great British weather!! Maybe this weekend will be better! I'm afraid it's already sold Imperial21! Whereabouts in Dorset are you? I'm quite good at spotting the local capris around Bournemouth/Poole sort of area, which seems to be getting more and more lately...
by 01mpope
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: 24v supercharger project...an update...
Replies: 18
Views: 4866

Re: 24v supercharger project...an update...

Bit of an ancient thread.. But this looks awesome!!
Was there ever a follow up? I'd love to see this beast finished 8-)
by 01mpope
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration
Replies: 182
Views: 187238

Re: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration

Looking good!
I like the painted engine, and I look forward to seeing it in the car!
by 01mpope
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

Good afternoon all! Another update. So today was the day of bolting it in, though I didn't get too many pictures as I was rushing before the rain! My only objective today was to get it on the engine mounts, as I no longer have anywhere to store the engine other than in the engine bay! First thing wa...
by 01mpope
Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

Thanks! It's coming along fairly well at the moment! I couldn't fit the twin fans that came with the rad as they were because there wasn't enough room, so I'll have to chop and change them a little bit. 600 got me the engine and all ancillaries, the ecu with already modified loom, flywheel, rad and ...
by 01mpope
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

Just a quick update. Due to a few discrepancies with where I was storing my new engine, I have been forced to rush it and prepare to fit it a few weeks sooner than planned!! So today I got him on the driveway and set on getting as much as possible prepared to drop the engine in the moment it is home...
by 01mpope
Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Propshaft differences!
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Propshaft differences!

Good evening all! I have been preparing my capri ready to swap the 2.0 pinto for a 2.9 24v engine. I've basically got everything in place, thought I'd covered every Base, and today I think I've found one thing I've overlooked! It was a 2.0 pinto with 4 speed type e gearbox, and now it will be essent...
by 01mpope
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED 4 speed clutch release arm
Replies: 3
Views: 1280

Re: WANTED 4 speed clutch release arm

I'm not too sure, I'm looking for a friend!

All I know is he has just got an Essex V6 lump with the respective 4 speed gearbox, but the clutch release arm was missing so we're trying to locate one.
Would be great if it turns out it is, much easier to find!

Thanks
Matt
by 01mpope
Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED 4 speed clutch release arm
Replies: 3
Views: 1280

WANTED 4 speed clutch release arm

Hi all!
I'm after a clutch release arm for an Essex V6 4 speed gearbox.. Anyone got one?
Cheers
Matt
by 01mpope
Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

It'll be a squeeze! :lol: I don't know if they make THAT much of a difference as I've never actually used them. However, I know that they take away a lot of that spongey feeling under the pedal due to their construction.. They don't flex as much under pressure, and they don't allow for as much expan...
by 01mpope
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

That's what I was thinking!! :-S It shouldn't be too bad, the person I bought the engine from has already done the repinning of the ecu or whatever it is he's done, I wouldn't have had a clue with that!! And as for wiring all that actually to the car, Its all been rolled up and labeled in a way that...
by 01mpope
Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

I have the complete ecu, loom, immobiliser and key from the donor car, slightly modified to make it work right! http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/matthew_pope1/DSC_0221_1_zps41a7ge1t.jpg I'm also removing the egr system... No need for that! I'll be using the engine legs and cross member from a ...
by 01mpope
Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted 2.8I engine legs and cross member
Replies: 2
Views: 1108

Wanted 2.8I engine legs and cross member

Cross member and engine legs to fit 2.8I capri wanted asap!!!
Any help locating these parts would be greatly appreciated, it's all that's left to complete my project!
by 01mpope
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

Haha cheers!!
Yeah the alien had to be done, I felt the car needed a mascot!!
Straight from sainsburys toy department, and cable tied up in sainsburys car park B-)
by 01mpope
Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration
Replies: 182
Views: 187238

Re: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration

This resto is awesome!
You have put so much time and effort into this, and it shows because it is beautiful throughout, you should be proud!
by 01mpope
Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!
Replies: 28
Views: 10206

Re: My Ever Changing 1985 laser!

Whilst removing the pinto engine. I thought it would be a good idea to drain the oil first. This is where I think I've found my everlasting problem!! http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/matthew_pope1/DSC_0226_zpswavz0km9.jpg This oil is 3 months old and was "green" like most classic mot...