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Check for sticking injectors... they stick open, so would dribble. Remove the plugs, roll up some kitchen roll and push it in to each plug hole. Prime the fuel system but don't turn the engine over. Withdraw each bit of kitchen roll and any with fuel on it will betray a leaking and therefore stickin...

Absolutely correct.

Whilst I continue to bang on about efi, well set up carbs will cause no damage to en engine.

cabaret wrote:but this is the thing, ive had new fuel lines, new fuel pump and fuel pump pipe from tank to pump less than 6 months ago for the m.o.t, Anyone here local to the west midlands? i'd be happy to deliver to someone who can help me look over it?

I wish I was closer...

Hi Cabaret, efi is simpler than people think. 1, I think this sounds like a fuel leak. Check the engine bay and under the car with the fuel pump primed. 2, air filter- is it clogged? 3, air flow meter- is the flap stuck? Disconnect the air filter, set the engine running. Lean into the engine bay, lo...

merlind100 wrote:Fuel inject the Pinto

This ^

When I had mine fitted it was just on one screw where the coil clamp fits. I lifted one side of the clamp & cleaned up the paintwork, cleaned the back of the module & bunged it on. am i right with pretty much everything else? God knows, I'm just fishmonger :? That is true, but I bet you are...

Tip- I used my son's unwanted/ unloved skateboard as a 'box carrier. It moved more fluidly than a trolley jack. If we are talking pinto... Fuel line off, plugged. Coolant drained, coolant lines disconnected. Rad out. Electrics unclipped. Hire engine crane (£18 delivered for the weekend here! Althoug...

Without wishing to sound like a tit, the ECU never fails...

I may have a spare to post to you for the cost of postage.

A fuel cat fitted may not mean that the engine does not have hardened valve seats.

I bought an injected Granada to transplant the efi pinto into a Capri. That Granada had a Fuelcat fitted- now there was a rip off!!!

You don't need us to tell you what a fine man your Dad has been. Loved and respected by all who came into contact with him here.

A practical, forthright and hugely engaging friend.

Condolences from Chester-le-street.

Flying wires- Essentially: Flying wires are wires which are not tied down at both ends. In this instance, the octane/ timing adjustment wires I mentioned in an earlier thread. Split/ shorted- they have rubbed together and make a connection. So you could set that car at say, 8btdc, then the wires tou...

the base plate is bolted to the inner wing and the module has its own eart which is still good. Five minute job - whip the module screws out, abrade the alloy backplate & the front of the screw holes, clean up screws & get some bare metal on the inner wing round the screw holes so the alloy...

masterpimpofdoom wrote:Im 6ft10

That's nearly as tall as me...

Not meaning to be cheeky, but have you checked the oil level in case it is overfilled?

Hi Simon, welcome to the forum :wave: 1)yes but not sure if it makes much difference to headroom 2)yes, can be bolted further back without too much hassle 3)yes, cut & weld job. but fitting a smaller steering wheel might be easier 4)yes but complicated and not an easy DIY job because of the saf...

Is the ignition module adequately earthed? If... all the earths are fine, then I would say we need to consider the following: What is the crack with that wire I said to add into the ignition (key turn) circuit? If that became loose then disconnected, the engine would stutter, stop and fail to fire. ...

I agree with bug. Sounds like an earth issue.

Dixy, that is a real stinker. Enjoy what you have in front of you, because there is still a lot to be joyfull for, wife, daughter, my rubbish craic on here... I was at the match this Sunday and saw an old mate of mine, his step son was with him. Twenty years old and really struggling with lymphoma. ...

okay well obviously i might aswell change my clutch the same time so what one should i buy? Ford Capri 2.0 4 & 5 Speed Clutch Kit This kit fits all 4 and 5 speed 2.0 Mk2 & 3 Ford Capri models. Centre plate has 23 splines and is 8.5 inches diammeter. All clutch kits carry 12 months warranty....

Not wishing to be contentious, but mapped ignition is a bit wasted on a pinto... you dont like pinto's at all do you :) You got me!!! In all honesty, there is a lot to herald on a pinto- easy enough maintenance easy for a starter engine to tinker on lots of tuning parts/ advice available tough as o...