The Ford Capri Laser Page

mrc081 wrote:HI,

anyone has an idea of how much this 280 was sold for?

Marco

Hi Marco,

The auction is not until the 31st May, I will let you know the end figure.

Andrew.

Hi,
Forget the above. I've just remembered it's an auto 'box. Probably completely different speedo gearing!

Andrew.

Hi,

So, in theory, if 80's wanted a more accurate speedo he could replace the 22 tooth speedo drive gear in the 'box? Would the 23 tooth gear give a more or less accurate reading than the 22 tooth?
My brain hurts........

Andrew.

I can confirm that Vance Miller is pathetic.

Andrew.

They charge per plug too, so the more cylinders you have the more it will cost.... :whistle: Well, you learn something new everyday! :) Off topic, but does anyone know how used coolant is supposed to be disposed of these days? My local recycling place hasn't got a section for this. We all know were...

Terra-Kotta wrote:Remember spark plugs cannot be put in the bin anymore. You have to go to recycling centre and give them to the man.

Hi,
Is that for real? I haven't heard of that before, is that for recycling or because of contamination?

Andrew.

I suppose it would be possible to use a long reach socket of the correct size, if it's long enough for the plug to fit in it, but I've always used the correct tool. The socket will look something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Halfords-professional-advanced-spark-plug-sockets-10mm-and-14mm-Go-...

80s kid wrote:Whats the diffence to a spark plug sockett to a normal socket of the right size?

The spark plug socket usually has a rubber ring inserted in it so it doesn't damage the ceramic of the spark plug. Some socket sets have the plug socket included, have you checked?

Andrew.

Mc Tool wrote:when the thing hit an indicated 125 mph , fitted the GPS and lost 20mph

Solution: Throw the GPS out the window, the speedo sounds more impressive.......

Andrew.

Cheers for that mate. Bit of a problem lol i dont have a spark plug sockett or feeler gauges. Why couldnt they just be easy pull out push in things? Hi, Don't start the job until you have the correct size spark plug socket and a feeler gauge! :) Have you already bought the correct spark plugs? Andr...

Hi,
The gap should be 25 thou, or 0.64mm.

Andrew.

Hi, Try this: http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Spark-Plugs-in-a-Car Simply put: Set gaps on the sparkplugs. Remove one HT lead. Unscrew the plug. Screw new plug into block. Replace plug lead. Repeat for each cylinder (5 more times if you're really lucky!) ;) When setting the gap on the new plugs, check...

would the speedo read out that much if say you changed to 15" rims? or would it read about the same if you ran 15" rims with low profile tyres on? as they would roughly be about the same size as standard rims and tyres? sorry for hijacking just thought i'd ask :) Hi, If the rolling radius...

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all your responses to my search for CCI magazine back issues. I now need just the following: May 2008 (Volume 25 no.2) May 2009 (Volume 26 no.2) And any from volumes 1 and 2 (long shot, I know!). Can anyone help with these? Cash waiting if you can! Thanks in advance, Andrew.

rich_jc wrote: I will kill everything!!!

Wow, you must be really upset about bioethanol!

Andrew.

But if I might make a suggestion, if you can find some Brookland 15"rims and have them re-cond, this keeps it standard'ish, but the improved road holding and general ride quality is far better than the standard rims. Hi, If you go that route, there is a much greater choice of tyre in the size ...

So I can tank it down the motorway at 80 on the gauge knowing I'm only doin 71/72ish? Why are they so "out" Hi, They were like it from new. I suppose the reason being to make the driver think he's going faster then he/she is. Was it a good day out at Ragley Hall? Funnily enough, I was loo...

Hi Neil, The cheapest place online to buy tyres is here: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=33314969.110.2396&sowigan=So&Breite=205&Quer=60&Felge=13&Speed=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&suchen=Show tyres&...

Hi,
It's a percentage thing. Your speedo is over-reading by approximately 10% across the speed range. That's about right for a Capri.

Andrew.

Terra-Kotta wrote:Looks like he's about to score! Jackpot!

When Haley's away, Freddie's gonna play!

Andrew.