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by spireman
Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Can an alternator cause a screeching sound?
Replies: 12
Views: 2692

Re: Can an alternator cause a screeching sound?

Just had the very same thing with my Capri, I have recently rebuilt the cylinder head and when I refitted it as well as a new cam belt I fitted a new fan belt, that was six months ago and it's been ok until yesterday when it started screaming when revved . The fan belt felt tight enough but I readju...
by spireman
Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: WONDERLAND this coming weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Re: WONDERLAND this coming weekend

Always a great show this one unfortunately I can't make it this year due to work commitments :(
by spireman
Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Body work issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1376

Re: Body work issues

Speaking from recent experience of fitting two new pattern wings I would go for the repair option, pattern wings never fit right and are a ball ache to make them fit something like.
by spireman
Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....
Replies: 19
Views: 5532

Re: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....

How many times have you said " i am that hungry I could eat an horse".
by spireman
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: does anyone on here now who stingray is
Replies: 7
Views: 1877

Re: does anyone on here now who stingray is

Thunderbirds are go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F.A.B
by spireman
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:23 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....
Replies: 19
Views: 5532

Re: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....

I reckon my wife has been eating Tesco burgers, she's always nagging me.
by spireman
Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:22 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....
Replies: 19
Views: 5532

Re: Tesco Burger Jokes - list them here....

Bloke next door was rushed to hospital after eating a Tesco burger, he is in a stable condition. :lol:
by spireman
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: who remembers this capri documentary
Replies: 5
Views: 1608

Re: who remembers this capri documentary

I remember this one Dan, mind you at my age I can remember the first documentary of the Consul Capri. :lol:
by spireman
Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: My dad buys crap
Replies: 6
Views: 2394

My dad buys crap

I don't know if anybody else has posted about this series that is on You Tube with a guy restoring a couple of Capri's and a MG B, I only stumbled on it by accident but it made for a bit of good viewing with the odd comedy bit thrown in. Just type the above title in You Tube search and enjoy. :D
by spireman
Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The merry xmas thread....
Replies: 13
Views: 3173

Re: The merry xmas thread....

Merry Christmas to all my fellow Capri enthusiasts. :beer:
by spireman
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: could i get a 2.0 capri for £900 with mot?
Replies: 9
Views: 3592

Re: could i get a 2.0 capri for £900 with mot?

Personally mate I think you are selling it a bit too cheap the faults you have listed are not a big deal and are relatively an easy fix. I doubt you would get a 2.0 with an MOT at that sort of money given the sudden rise in Capri prices.
by spireman
Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jamie Oliver...
Replies: 21
Views: 7725

Re: Jamie Oliver...

I hated Jamie Oliver till I watched the programme, as soon as I saw the Capri I started to like the guy.
by spireman
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jamie Oliver...
Replies: 21
Views: 7725

Re: Jamie Oliver...

Anybody know when it's on, personally I can't stand the guy but if a Capri is involved I can tolerate him. :lol:
by spireman
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: D reg 2.0 Laser! worth finishing?
Replies: 11
Views: 2537

Re: D reg 2.0 Laser! worth finishing?

Certainly worth finishing as most of the big jobs such as welding have already been done, I purchased a D reg 2.0 Laser 4 years ago and still haven't got it on the road yet but I have enjoyed every minute of working on it, up to yet I have replaced both front wings, both rear wheel arches, rear vala...
by spireman
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anti theft device
Replies: 7
Views: 4481

Anti theft device

A few years ago we went through a spate of garage break ins and car thefts where I live, instead of fitting an expensive alarm system on the garage I purchased a £10 P.I.R detector alarm that was battery operated and fitted that in the garage and then I purchased a pair of baby monitors, placed one ...
by spireman
Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Will a Tailgate fit in the boot ??
Replies: 8
Views: 2684

Re: Will a Tailgate fit in the boot ??

I picked one up last year and I had to use the mother in laws VW Polo estate, even then I couldn't close the back door. :D
by spireman
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Still searching
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: Still searching

Got this info from DVLA site. The vehicle details for OFL 988X are: Date of Liability 01 06 1998 Date of First Registration 01 08 1981 Year of Manufacture 1981 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1593cc CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type PETROL Export Marker N Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour GREY Veh...
by spireman
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Wheeler dealers mustang-don't read if you have not watched!
Replies: 12
Views: 4217

Re: Wheeler dealers mustang-don't read if you have not watch

I had to laugh when Mike Brewer said they were keeping the Mustang original then they paint it in a non standard paint and fit non standard wheels.
by spireman
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Very sad news.
Replies: 22
Views: 5511

Re: Very sad news.

RIP Dixy sad news indeed. I have never met him and the only contact I have had with him was on here but I feel like I have known him for years.
by spireman
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Classic Car Rescue
Replies: 18
Views: 5708

Re: Classic Car Rescue

Worth watching just to see Bernie blow a gasket. :lol: