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by simon.rob
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Coming in Friday afternoon 28/03/14 2.8 Special- BREAKING
Replies: 17
Views: 3933

Re: Coming in Friday afternoon 28/03/14 2.8 Special- BREAKIN

hi martin, has it got an LSD rear axle ?

cheers

si
by simon.rob
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: the 3 ltr s project begins
Replies: 138
Views: 42350

Re: the 3 ltr s project begins

thanks andrew!
by simon.rob
Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Replies: 67
Views: 31537

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

this is resto-porn! such impressive bodywork! cant wait to see the finished car!
by simon.rob
Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: the 3 ltr s project begins
Replies: 138
Views: 42350

Re: the 3 ltr s project begins

more pics from recent! http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/IMG-20140323-WA0003_zpsea1fb935.jpg http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/IMG-20140323-WA0001_zps161f944f.jpg http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/IMG-20140309-WA0000_zps78b13839.jpg http://i1198....
by simon.rob
Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Update, 2.8i - Now Breaking
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Update, 2.8i - Now Breaking

Hi Martin! How much we're u looking for, for the unleaded heads?? And also for the rear axle incl LSD? Cheers mate! Si
by simon.rob
Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Just in 2.8i - Parts available
Replies: 12
Views: 3554

Re: Just in 2.8i - Parts available

Hi Martin, has it got a working power steering rack? If so how much?

Cheers bud

Si
by simon.rob
Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Essex fuel pump
Replies: 0
Views: 625

3.0 Essex fuel pump

Hi there does anyone know the correct electric fuel pump replacement for the mechanical one on a 3.0 Essex?? Pressure etc? Thanks a lot

Si
by simon.rob
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 engine
Replies: 4
Views: 1442

2.8 engine

Hi there I'm at a small hold up with my 2.8 project ..can you reuse the head stretch bolts ???

Cheers guys

Si
by simon.rob
Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ford Capri Cabaret
Replies: 5
Views: 1586

Re: Ford Capri Cabaret

Hi there how many prev owners has the car? My dad had a 2 tone blue on blue cabaret when he was younger and would love to see her again

Hav u any photos?

Cheers

Si
by simon.rob
Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Just arrived - BREAKING 1986 2.8 Special.
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Just arrived - BREAKING 1986 2.8 Special.

hey martin has it a decent half leather drivers seat?

cheers

si
by simon.rob
Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 distributor
Replies: 0
Views: 640

3.0 distributor

hi there, been having a few issues with timing my 3.0 essex...iv taken the dizzy off to inspect it and there appears to be some pieces of metal missing from the bottom.. is this a common problem ? or does it need replacing? thanks alot simon http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/P10605...
by simon.rob
Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Engine paint
Replies: 11
Views: 3672

Re: Engine paint

yeah you'd think logically the primer would burn off, i just want to be sure before layering up the engine in just vht that might flake off

thanks alot

si
by simon.rob
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Engine paint
Replies: 11
Views: 3672

Re: Engine paint

Do you need to use a primer under VHt paint?

Zinc etc?

Cheers. Si
by simon.rob
Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration
Replies: 182
Views: 201409

Re: My first capri, A-REG 2.0 S restoration

Looking challenging! You're at the same point as me, getting the wings off and finding more red stuff underneath! Any A-pillar holes?

Si
by simon.rob
Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Project 2 the white 2.8
Replies: 3
Views: 1742

Re: Project 2 the white 2.8

Ha yep this cars getting more orange and brown the deeper we go...and the engine...needs some head work ! Other than that just a spruce up :)
by simon.rob
Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Project 2 the white 2.8
Replies: 3
Views: 1742

Project 2 the white 2.8

Ok so here's my second go at restoring a capri this time from the very beginning, and my dad and brothers are helping too http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/image1_zpsba00b274.jpeg http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/image2_zps993cdae0.jpeg http://i1198.photobucket.c...
by simon.rob
Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: future project
Replies: 9
Views: 2132

Re: future project

Found this! But they're all a bit too high!

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/ ... lTo=737419
by simon.rob
Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: future project
Replies: 9
Views: 2132

Re: future project

I think I'd like it to be road legal and done to a high standard. Excited about lots of welding! :) I take it that land rover capri sat a bit high? I'd like to be able to do the conversion without the car looking externally anything but standard Think il get a rollover jig when I do it so I can more...
by simon.rob
Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 3.0 essex points wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1871

Re: 3.0 essex points wanted

thanks guys very helpful :) yeah i do get annoyed with chavs, trouble is in my local branch of halfords theyre all chavs that work there too :/ got some photos im sure by what youre saying its a fomoco one :) http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/P1060556_zpsd641e651.jpg bit corroded a...
by simon.rob
Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 3.0 essex points wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1871

Re: 3.0 essex points wanted

hi martin, im not sure, definately havent seen any bosch markings, what brand is the original ?

thanks alot

si