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by Alanb67
Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tank sender wires
Replies: 1
Views: 915

Tank sender wires

Thanks in advance. What way round do the fuel tank sender wires go. Took them off a while ago now forget which one goes where... :oops:
by Alanb67
Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 12
Views: 4367

Re: Electronic ignition

Thanks for the replys folks. The Aldon set up looks good. Think that could be the way to go.
by Alanb67
Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:15 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 12
Views: 4367

Electronic ignition

Thinking of changing to electronic ignition. Looking for a bit of advice. Would it be best to change the full distributor or just change to a points module. I don't get any trouble from the points set up so not to sure if it would be beneficial to change to electronic. :drive:
by Alanb67
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Antifteeze
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Re: Antifteeze

Thanks for the detailed reply....much obliged. I drained a bit of water from the rad so i will start it up and check it out over the weekend. I dont think thete is an actual crack in the rad, it just seems to leak right across the top. I wouldn't put rad weld or anything in the system, if the rads g...
by Alanb67
Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Antifteeze
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Re: Antifteeze

Yeah. Along the top seal. How would i go about repairing that particular problem. Strange one, it never leaked befote i changed the antifreeze.
by Alanb67
Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Antifteeze
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Re: Antifteeze

Thanks for the reply. I changed the cap but it's still leaking. It seems to be leaking out the top of the radiator, right along the top of the radiator. It seems to stop after the car heats up. I think I may have over filled it possibly. It certainly never leaked before i changed the antifreeze. A b...
by Alanb67
Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Antifteeze
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Antifteeze

I changed my antifreeze last week but when i took it a run this morning the radiator was overflowing at the cap with fluid. Do i have an air lock. If so how do I bleed the system....thanks.
by Alanb67
Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Webber carb
Replies: 8
Views: 2693

Re: Webber carb

The 1.6 S at 90bhp was much closer to the 2.0 (100 bhp) in performance than it was to the standard 1.6 (72bhp). As others have said this is a cheap and easy way to get a few more bhp. Even fitting the 2 litre inlet manifold and carb on its own really improves things but if you couple this with the ...
by Alanb67
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Bonnet trim
Replies: 3
Views: 1724

Re: Bonnet trim

Thanks. I will just buy those before i take it off. That way i will be able to get the job done. The rest of the bolts feel as if they will snap anyway.
by Alanb67
Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Bonnet trim
Replies: 3
Views: 1724

Bonnet trim

Could anyone tell me if the small bolts on the bonnet trim are fixed or if they are small nuts and bolts. I tried to take my trim off to clean some overspray and snapped one, the rest feel as if they are going to snap also. I have a mk3. I'm a bit dubious about trying anymore.
by Alanb67
Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Webber carb
Replies: 8
Views: 2693

Re: Webber carb

Good stuff. Little job for over the wintet then. Thanks
by Alanb67
Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Webber carb
Replies: 8
Views: 2693

Webber carb

Looking for a bit of advice......
Would a webber carb for a 2.0l be any good for a 1.6 pinto engine?
by Alanb67
Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Spotted in Inverness
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

Re: Spotted in Inverness

I bought my capri from inverness last year funnily enough. :D
by Alanb67
Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Major Cock up
Replies: 9
Views: 3723

Re: Major Cock up

Dont worry to much about it. Most of us have cocked it up at some point. You'll get thete in the end. :D
by Alanb67
Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Parcel shelf
Replies: 15
Views: 5793

Re: Parcel shelf

Parcel shelf refurbed. I got a piece of 4x2 wood and put the parcel shelf on top of it long ways and weighted each side down with mono blocks of all things. Sorted the cracks with fibreglass. Left it sitting for a couple of days hoping it would hold it's shape. It did to a certain extent, it's a lot...
by Alanb67
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Stupid auction..
Replies: 5
Views: 2372

Re: Stupid auction..

Unbelievable. He must be on some of this... :beer:
by Alanb67
Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Dont use your Capri all year round, they are too delicate!
Replies: 20
Views: 5238

Re: Dont use your Capri all year round, they are too delicate!

I'm one of those that hates taking my capri out in the rain. I took it to a show the other week and it rained on the way back. Funnily enough when i was driving in the pouring rain it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. Maybe i should enjoy it more.
by Alanb67
Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Car storage
Replies: 32
Views: 12602

Re: Car storage

A Capri, or any other rear wheel drive, isn't much use around High Wycombe in the snow. Couldn't agree with you more Paul, when I drove the capri to sixth from everyday it was a nightmare in the snow!! Both of mine live outside on a driveway under a stormforce cover all year round, and I'll use it ...
by Alanb67
Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Car storage
Replies: 32
Views: 12602

Re: Car storage

I keep my car on the front and use it all year. Weather permitting of course! I'm actually going to be putting in my mother in laws garage this winter once I've cleared it out a bit. I'll still use it though! Hats off to you for using the car all year, i dont think i've got the bottle to do that. I...
by Alanb67
Thu Jul 27, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Car storage
Replies: 32
Views: 12602

Car storage

Out of curiosity. Does everyone keep they're precious Capri"s in a garage under a dust sheet, or on the drive outside. The reason i ask is I saw a picture of a capri in another thread sitting on a driveway covered in a blanket of snow. Does anyone use the"re cars through the winter. I woul...