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by Cockneyreject
Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Sunroof out
Replies: 16
Views: 5388

Re: Sunroof out

You don't happen to live near Devon do you? Mine won't tilt and sits a couple of mil low, was supposedly fixed as well, grrr :banghead:
by Cockneyreject
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sunroof tilt
Replies: 14
Views: 3843

Re: Sunroof tilt

No idea bud,
how could I tell?
I checked it opened when I picked it up,but not the tilt fumction.
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:23 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sunroof tilt
Replies: 14
Views: 3843

Sunroof tilt

Another issue I have is,when picked up car sunroof was dragging on slide mechanism,and had scratched itself,when used,this has been fixed and resprayed(although seems to sit a bit to low,I thought they should be flush) But no matter if I move switch to tilt mode it just does slide on both options,ge...
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:18 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Oil pressire
Replies: 6
Views: 2626

Re: Oil pressire

Yup will be doing oil this weekend,I genarally used to use a good 15/40 or a 20/50.amd change regularly,car seems happy may just be gauge but does annoy me.
Thanks for reply tho.
by Cockneyreject
Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Oil pressire
Replies: 6
Views: 2626

Oil pressire

Hi all oil pressure seems to go up and down,but never to red,close but not in red,as dials are unreliable,is there an easy way to check? Oil levels are fine,not owned car long,v6 Essex,
Thankymuchly.
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone know
Replies: 9
Views: 3787

Re: Anyone know

Hi all yup chqed the nut that is all good, wiper just flops about, I suspect has popped out of mechanism, And I will look at indicator stalk steering wheel tomorrow If I get the time, thanks all, great site for info, and yes may pop up to donkey sanctuary after work and or Powderham. And introduce m...
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone know
Replies: 9
Views: 3787

Re: Anyone know

Thanks fa reply. Kinda thought I'd need to add additive,just wondered if anyway of telling,same as timing gear,without dismantling it all. In future was poss planning an engine overhaul that would mean unleaded heads,timing gear fast road cam,oil pump,etc,memories of years back I remember the Essex ...
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone know
Replies: 9
Views: 3787

Re: Anyone know

Ah forgot sunroof.
So opens and closes ok(bit stiff) on slide mechanism,but won't tilt,and yes I know has switch,but both positions only do slide?
by Cockneyreject
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anyone know
Replies: 9
Views: 3787

Anyone know

Hi people,so have just picked up my new 3.0s Quick question or so. How can I tell if need lead additive or can run freely on unleaded? How can you tell if has fibre or steel timing gear? Does anyone know where I could pick up the small rs centre steering wheel cap? Will probably have a few more as c...
by Cockneyreject
Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Parts Sources ( links )
Replies: 34
Views: 44650

Re: Capri Parts Sources ( links )

Anyone know what happened to Capri sport(Neil) based Oxford way? Along long while ago helped me with tuning my old pinto 2.0 good guy,as I remember.
by Cockneyreject
Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279179

Re: Where is everyone from?

A returning newbie,had loads o capris back in the day,now decided to get another after driving work van for years, Originally from north London myself Now in beautiful east Devon. :drive: I'm just outside of Exeter......Maybe catch up with you at some local shows :) Andy Defo buddy,sounds like a pl...
by Cockneyreject
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 3.0s. On eBay
Replies: 104
Views: 32679

Re: 3.0s. On eBay

Hi all re orange 3.0s. Ok I have viewed car,as most have stated it is a resell,that's clear. The doors however are not mismatched,passenger side has been delocked that's all. Nearly all the other points,Boot light,opening rear quarters,seatbelt mounts,I feel are quite trivial,admittedly it is not a ...
by Cockneyreject
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Where is everyone from?
Replies: 296
Views: 279179

Re: Where is everyone from?

A returning newbie,had loads o capris back in the day,now decided to get another after driving work van for years,
Originally from north London myself
Now in beautiful east Devon. :drive: