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by dan the capri fan
Sat May 07, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri National Day-Enjoy !
Replies: 25
Views: 5008

Re: Capri National Day

Hi all long time no see i will be attending the nationals again this year. but for the first time in my capri. its all washed and clean and running spot on as usual. see you's all there tomorrow im hopeful ill get a bronze if that. :D
by dan the capri fan
Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: I'm back with an update on what ive been up to
Replies: 7
Views: 1808

I'm back with an update on what ive been up to

Hi everyone i haven't been on here for a while as ive been busy finding a job since i left college in july. i tried to get a job in a garage or a car parts shop with no luck i had 6 interviews, a 2 day job trial in a car parts shop in coventry and a job trial in a garage in west bromwich. but no one...
by dan the capri fan
Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Anglia Car Auction Results
Replies: 69
Views: 16912

Re: Anglia Car Auction Results

I suspect Pbar and Dan will be particularly interested in this one too! your exactly 100% correct mike i would love to get a closer look at this piece of legendary tv history as i do like minder very much and have the theme saved to my ps3, computer and its my phones ringtone. i may take a trip up ...
by dan the capri fan
Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Spotted
Replies: 15
Views: 3839

Re: Capri Spotted

Hi thats a nice mk2 i would love to own a white mk2 with a black vinyl roof because of a certain tv show i like. also this video goes so well with this mk2 https://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DZ5ohUHIjAxI&sa=U&ved=0CBUQtwIwAGoVChMIgff7kvvRxwIVhb8UCh3SNA1N&usg...
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A reg capri spotted in Bedworth near Nuneaton
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

Re: A reg capri spotted in Bedworth near Nuneaton

Thanks guys i really do hope i get the job at this car spares shop. its looking promising as the manager is going to give us a trial run there in a few weeks time as he was really impressed with my knowledge of cars and my mechanics qualifications i got at college. he's also got 2 jobs available. he...
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:43 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Radiator Cover Screws
Replies: 14
Views: 3942

Re: Radiator Cover Screws

Anorak Alert! :lol:
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:41 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: A reg capri spotted in Bedworth near Nuneaton
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

A reg capri spotted in Bedworth near Nuneaton

I saw a faded red A reg mk3 capri in Bedworth near Nuneaton last tuesday at about 3pm i was on my way back from a job interview at a car spares shop in coventry. it drove past us when we were waiting at some lights. unfortunately i didn't see the driver or the front of the car as i was looking at th...
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:33 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Corgi Vanguard Models - Mirrors
Replies: 10
Views: 2630

Re: Corgi Vanguard Models - Mirrors

i have a big collection of model cars etc, corgi/vangaurds are one of the best detailed model companies. i never bothered fitting the separate wing mirrors i left them in their boxes which are now in the loft. :)
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wiper Blades - Correct Sizes
Replies: 18
Views: 5747

Re: Wiper Blades - Correct Sizes

Special thanks to the person who posted this as it just so happens that ive brought a set of new wiper blades from GSF car parts in Birmingham. as my old ones were the original ones from 1986 well at least the front 2 were which had deteriorated badly splitting etc. the new ones i brought are the wr...
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:57 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: CRaP 2015 ONE Month to go..... !
Replies: 23
Views: 8833

Re: CRaP 2015 ONE Month to go..... !

So that time of year has finally came around again, the best weekend of the year is here CRaP 2015 is this weekend. Me and mum will be going either on friday evening or saturday, hopefully we go on friday evening for once and make it a longer weekend for us. my capri's ready its just missing its bum...
by dan the capri fan
Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE: MK3 Front end and rear bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 2239

Re: FOR SALE: MK3 Front end and rear bumper

Hi im desperately after a front valence for a mk3 capri as mines rotten and has mostly filler in it. im really interested in it especially at the price of 30 quid for it but whats the rust like on it. it looks pretty solid from the pics. ill send you a PM :D
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:11 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Replacing interior panels
Replies: 12
Views: 3861

Re: Replacing interior panels

yes i agree its a very easy job which ive been doing lately as im swapping my laser seats for carla check recaro's from the early 4 speed 2.8i's which ive put fish net headrests in as well. all you need is a phillips screwdriver, 10mm socket/spanner and a small pry bar or something similar. i brough...
by dan the capri fan
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Engine removal - All bases covered?
Replies: 44
Views: 14759

Re: Engine removal - All bases covered?

Hi you also need to undo and take off the clutch cable from the gearbox if you haven't done so already. :goodluck: with it i hope it all goes to plan. Dave (340 truck) replaced my capri's 1.6 pinto engine about 3 years ago with a 1.6 he rebuilt and tuned nicely, he did a great job and the engine's n...
by dan the capri fan
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bump stop missing
Replies: 9
Views: 3111

Re: Rear bump stop missing

Hi the issue is the front drivers side coil spring i replaced doesn't sit tight in the strut its a tiny bit loose. so when you go over big bumps or down pot holes etc it makes a knocking/tapping sound. i posted a video up of the sound on a thread a while ago which people told me it was a bit loose a...
by dan the capri fan
Wed Jun 24, 2015 1:10 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bump stop missing
Replies: 9
Views: 3111

Re: Rear bump stop missing

thanks for all the comments and advice guys its very much appreciated. i got in contact with martin at capri gear and he's got one so ill be getting it off him. also could someone tell me the best way to tighten the nut up on suspension strut please. thanks :D
by dan the capri fan
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:39 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: might have to store my capri away for a while
Replies: 95
Views: 22544

Re: might have to store my capri away for a while

At least the Clangers are back on C Beebies 5.30 to 5.45 Weekdays :applaud: Clangers....... Was that the one with the Soup dragon? Never really understood that one! More of a Trumpton fan myself :D I watched the clangers sometimes as a kid on old watch with mother videos there legends i love the no...
by dan the capri fan
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:32 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bump stop missing
Replies: 9
Views: 3111

Re: Rear bump stop missing

As well as the front drivers side coil spring is still making tapping/knocking noises when going over large bumps and down pot holes etc. ive tried tightening it up but i think i need a 17mm ring spanner and a chisel to slot into the cut out in the top off the damper rod to stop it moving. i think t...
by dan the capri fan
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear bump stop missing
Replies: 9
Views: 3111

Rear bump stop missing

Hi everyone i got my fuel gauge working again today as a lot of you know from one of my previous threads it stopped working and i was trying to get working again. in the end i didn't clean enough corrosion off the terminals which was stopping it from working so i put a wire brush attachment on my dr...
by dan the capri fan
Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:53 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: capri mk3 rear bumper wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 2175

Re: capri mk3 rear bumper wanted

i have a spare front bumper if thats any good to you. :)
by dan the capri fan
Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:52 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Help for a prom night in Southampton
Replies: 2
Views: 971

Re: Help for a prom night in Southampton

If only i lived closer to southampton i would love to help out with something like this one day. i don't suppose she would want a lift in a laser capri by any chance being as you said it had to be a V6 capri. :D