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by ssornai
Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Special bits
Replies: 7
Views: 2544

Re: 2.8i Special bits

Looks like my car has the round terminals then with!

Another one for the eventual shopping list!
:ebay:
by ssornai
Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:38 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Special bits
Replies: 7
Views: 2544

Re: 2.8i Special bits

Thanks for the input guys. That’s exactly the air filter I was looking at, no interest in any fancy non standard kits. Nice to hear it’s worth the money 8-) About the battery, excuse the inexperience but what’s the benefit of square battery terminals? And what would be the best thing to fit to easil...
by ssornai
Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Special bits
Replies: 7
Views: 2544

2.8i Special bits

Hey everyone, Still fairly new here, only my second post.. I’ve finally got my hands on my dream car, this stunning 1986 2.8 injection special. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4528/38561791361_e2d161b15f_b.jpg IMG_8211 by Ford Capri , on Flickr It’s in great condition but I’m looking to give it a goo...
by ssornai
Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

ImageIMG_8211 by Ford Capri, on Flickr


Success! Finally emerged into the 21st century! (with my 31 year old car :lol: )
by ssornai
Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Thanks, I'm delighted! Even got a small concrete ramp built so it won't scrape going into our garage! It came from Northern Ireland, we're living down in the the republic so didn't have to bring it far but all the import paperwork and tax is a pain. You can look forward to a stream of technical ques...
by ssornai
Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Finally got around to uploading a few photos but still haven't quite figured out how to get them directly on here but will keep playing around, for now here's a link to Flickr which will hopefully work! https://www.flickr.com/photos/138453052@N03/38561791361/in/dateposted-public/ It's a 1986 2.8 inj...
by ssornai
Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Great thanks!

Will stick up a few photos as soon as I can!
by ssornai
Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Delighted to!

Excuse the stupidity but how does one upload a photo on here?
by ssornai
Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:47 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Success!

Delighted to announce I’m now the proud owner of a beautiful ‘86 black injection special. Looking forward to annoying everyone with questions over the coming months!
:drive: :woot:
by ssornai
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Hello again all! Still searching for the dream car!! :lowrider: Quick question.. just wondering what to look out for to tell if a car has been damaged by not using a fuel additive if it hasn't been converted to run on unleaded. Are there any obvious or even not so obvious signs that would point to d...
by ssornai
Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Cheers Andrew, was thinking the same. I suppose if the bubbles are that obvious there could be a lot more lurking underneath!
There seems to be a serious shortage of specials for sale from where I'm looking! :(
by ssornai
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Right well a Haynes Manual is winging its way to me, can't wait to get my hands on it. This has cropped recently and I'd love to get some professional opinions from you fine people!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/capri-2-8-injection-special-/112485124044?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 I think I can see so...
by ssornai
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Sounds like an additive might be the way to go initially anyway, keep life simple! The DVLC history check is a great idea too, I'll keep that in mind, all I'm missing is a car to go and view! :crying: In the process of getting the Haynes Manual through the magic of ebay, will keep an eye to for the ...
by ssornai
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Cheers Andrew, is there much work involved to convert the car to run on unleaded?
by ssornai
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Thanks for even more golden advice! :cheers: The gold Capri certainly looks beautifully restored, I'll definitely keep it in mind. I might make contact and try to get some more info on the special, I'll be back here with more questions undoubtedly! I'm in Cork, Ireland so it's straightforward enough...
by ssornai
Fri Jul 07, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Thanks for all the great advice guys, hugely appreciated! Interesting point about newly resprayed cars, wouldn't have occurred to me that they could be hiding something dodgy underneath! Checking everywhere for rust seems like a solid plan too :lol: Great to have an idea of the worst areas to look o...
by ssornai
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Re: Taking the plunge..

Cheers for the speedy reply! I'll definitely be taking your advice on the sunroof anyway, that sounds like a potential nightmare. Who needs a sunroof in Ireland anyway :lol: Out of interest is the sunroof manually controlled or electric? Sure I'll do a bit of research into the Pinto and S, knowledge...
by ssornai
Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Taking the plunge..
Replies: 43
Views: 10775

Taking the plunge..

Hello all! Been snooping around these forums for a few months now but this is my first post. I must say this place seems like a goldmine of knowledge and advice so thought I'd throw out a few questions. We've recently moved into a place with a garage so it's finally time to start looking for the dre...