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by Mr B
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Essex V6 big header tank radiator
Replies: 2
Views: 6489

Re: Essex V6 big header tank radiator

Thanks for the info mate 👍
by Mr B
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Essex V6 big header tank radiator
Replies: 2
Views: 6489

Essex V6 big header tank radiator

Hi everyone

Just a quickie,

Does anyone know the reason Ford stopped using the 'big header tank' radiator on the Essex V6 car's? Badly designed?

Just curious

Wayne
by Mr B
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:25 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Door seals
Replies: 18
Views: 28925

Re: Door seals

Happy new year everyone, Just a heads up for those with damp front footwells So in a new plot twist with all my cars water leaks, last nite I sat in her whilst it was raining heavy, it would appear I have found another new leak. My car still doesn't have any interior in her yet cos of the water leak...
by Mr B
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Door seals
Replies: 18
Views: 28925

Re: Door seals

Thanks so much for your prompt replies, I will drill a few small holes in the seals where you both suggested. Since I had all the work done on my car, I haven't put any carpet or interior back in yet. All I have in there is the drivers seat and seat belt - I'm trying to make sure she is water tight ...
by Mr B
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Door seals
Replies: 18
Views: 28925

Door seals

Hi everyone,

Quick question, I have fitted new door seals on the Capri, they seem to be good quality and fit very well, however now I have to literally slam the doors hard to get them to shut properly, any thoughts guys?

Thanks

Wayne
by Mr B
Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs
Replies: 62
Views: 549239

Re: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs

Is the car manual or automatic transmission?
by Mr B
Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

Financially, no, it`s never going to be `worth it`, but money isn`t everything: nobody who has any fondness for these cars willl have anything but admiration for what you`ve done! It`s a fantastic job, the car will now go off into the future and bring pleasure to people, generations, to come. Alway...
by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

Nice one Mr B.. yours was worse than mine.. except for the lower rear quarters which looks about the same.. it's that foam they stuck in there I think. Looks great now 8-) The guy who did my car confirmed what you have said MT, it's that poxy foam trapping water in that area - the foam on mine has ...
by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

you may or may not be thinking was it all worth it, Financially, no, it`s never going to be `worth it`, but money isn`t everything: nobody who has any fondness for these cars willl have anything but admiration for what you`ve done! It`s a fantastic job, the car will now go off into the future and b...
by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

All done...for now, you may or may not be thinking was it all worth it, considering Ford gave these cars a 6 to 7 year life expectancy her being even drivable 43 years later is a miracle.
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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

Well, we're not just gonna quit on her
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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

The N/S front footwell fell to pieces as well as some of the floor :shock:
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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

Outta sill removed... :cry:
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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

And then came the N/S which we all thought was in much better condition than the O/S......WRONG lol
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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:11 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Hammerite products
Replies: 7
Views: 4291

Re: Hammerite products

I agree, I bought 2 tins of Hammerite white just in case lol
by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

Zoom into the chassis rail area where the spring hanger attaches...yes I'm ashamed of myself

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by Mr B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: respray
Replies: 52
Views: 99447

Re: respray

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