hi there i cant seem to source some new points for a 3.0 can anyone help ?
i thought i found one on burton power but they sent one that doesnt fit ??
cheers
simon
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- Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:25 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: 3.0 essex points wanted
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1866
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:16 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Taking out facia and dials
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1513
Re: Taking out facia and dials
once the fascia is unscrewed you should be able to lift the bottom out first..i found is so much easier to drop the steering wheel by removing the 2 bolts under the dash. once fascia is off and dial cluster is unscrewed it should pull towards you just enough to get your hands around the back hope th...
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:11 pm
- Forum: Rant and Rave
- Topic: future project
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2131
Re: future project
hmm! has this been done before ?
sounds interesting! what mk of range rover ?
thanks alot
si
sounds interesting! what mk of range rover ?
thanks alot
si
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:59 pm
- Forum: Rant and Rave
- Topic: future project
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2131
future project
...have many ambitious ideas for future projects would be good to get feed back and see what everyone thinks.. ok mk3 capri with a ford maverick 3.0 v6 4x4 conversion including running gear ?? 3.0 essex with modified inlet manifold to fit 2.8 injection system ?? hmm what do you think ? thanks alot si
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:45 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Ford spares Capri/mk2 cortina/3.0 v6
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1375
Re: Ford spares Capri/mk2 cortina/3.0 v6
hi there, what condition is the 3.0 carb in ? have you any photos ?
thanks alot
simon
thanks alot
simon
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:18 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: few parts for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 799
few parts for sale
hi there having a bit of a clear out.. collection prefferred but feel free to arrange a courier :) drivers door ( surface rust on bottom may need a plate welding in but otherwise sound ) £30 set of door frames £15 each £ 25 the pair! grey dash small crask between 3 holes on top £50 may have more to ...
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Wanted for HIRE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2540
Re: Wanted for HIRE
easy enough to take the front passenger seat out making plenty of room to the back
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:13 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: One project too far! NOW SOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1372
Re: One project too far!
hi martin, how much were you looking for it ?
such an immaculate car!! (bar scaffold wounds)
cheers
si
such an immaculate car!! (bar scaffold wounds)
cheers
si
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
Re: 2.8 engine
Hmm plenty of elbow grease here! http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa459/simon-rob/image_zps8d7c52ba.jpg And white spirit in garage :) How much do you think it'll cost for new crank and cam bearings and piston rings ? Assuming they'll need changing? Need to keep costs down as much as possible :) T...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:28 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
Re: 2.8 engine
hmm do you think a hand held steam cleaner would be safe to use without damaging anything ?
cheers
si
cheers
si
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
Re: 2.8 engine
Yeah, hopefully once cleaned up il b able to see the state of the heads, maybe salvageable
What time are you working till on Friday Martin? Il be at the motor club from 12 if u wanted to pop in and have a look?
Cheers
Si
What time are you working till on Friday Martin? Il be at the motor club from 12 if u wanted to pop in and have a look?
Cheers
Si
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:22 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
Re: 2.8 engine
Engine stripped :P Waiting on bolt long enough to fit engine on a rotation stand. Under inlet manifold is as black as the rockers and one of the coolant ports was completely blocked ! What's the best thing to get rid/dissolve the oil deposits? Someone's suggested submerging on coca cola? Thanks a lo...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:13 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Sun roof mechanism
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2550
Re: Sun roof mechanism
Hey there, the mechanism, conduit and cable are easy to remove only trouble is you'll probably have to take off your headlining to some extent. If the cable is jammed or broken you can slide it out of the conduit when it's out. All I did to un seize mine was clean it all out and regrease If it's bus...
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:20 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
Re: 2.8 engine
thanks guys il have a chat with the dad later and make a plan :) the engine was running beautifully before we took it out sounds amazing! thanks martin :D il take the sump off and see the extent of the build up, and see if i can just clean it up, and just change oil pump etc...im going to do as much...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:48 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3857
2.8 engine
Hi there! I'm restoring a 2.8 injection and have just got to stripping engine to tidy it up.. I removed the rocker covers today and the oil inside is thick black like waxoyl with big 'clumps' Never seen this before, so..is this normal or suggestive of damage/bad oil? And what's the easiest way of cl...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: manual choke conversion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1131
Re: manual choke conversion
ahaa nice one thanks! i think iv ran some wire through the pre existing hole in the bulkhead, but should be able to use the oil pressure one
thanks alot
si
thanks alot
si
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:08 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: manual choke conversion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1131
manual choke conversion
hi there, im doing a manual choke conversion on my 3.0s ...and i know im not the first to do the conversion..soo..
wheres the best way to route the cable ? and wheres best to mount the lever on the dash ??
thanks alot
si
wheres the best way to route the cable ? and wheres best to mount the lever on the dash ??
thanks alot
si
- Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: Projects and Restorations
- Topic: the 3 ltr s project begins
- Replies: 138
- Views: 42292
Re: the 3 ltr s project begins
excellent! exciting stuff! bring 2014 when il have a car i can actually drive!
- Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 38 Dgas Choke
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: chassis vin plates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2009
Re: chassis vin plates
ahaa yeah il send them an email thanks peter, and yes please sean if u have one or can find the link that'd be good too
thanks alot
simon
thanks alot
simon