The Ford Capri Laser Page

The only crossflow engine that made it into the Mk3 was a 1300. It was only an option in the lowest levels of trim and was quietly dropped after a few years. As they were the cheapest way into Capri ownership some people dropped 1600 crossflow Mk2 Escort engines in them, a few more bhp without much ...

Welcome to the forum Mike. Theres lots of expertise on here so you will never be alone if you hit a problem with getting the car back on the road.

welcome to the forum Paul

What did you decide in the end ?

Id be tempted to save that handwritten note and put it on a very tatty modern car

I still think they look far better than any of the Mondeos that followed. Still not sure why Ford turned their back on RWD.

Ive been in the same situation in the past, whatever I did to the Weber I had just didnt seem to make any difference so i bit the bullet and bought a used, known to be good, replacement. It made all the difference in the world. I was never certain what was actually wrong with the old one, some said ...

Prize for the most gratuitous use of a Das Boot reference.

96 below the wave

The toughest part is trying to get pattern part wings to fit. Have you found a source ?

Definitely not penetration testing then.

Can you clarify the request a bit. Im sure you've used all the right words to describe what you are looking for, just not necessarily in the right order.

Not to be confused with botox or you'll end up with a stiff upper lip. Also avoid laxative or you wont know if you are coming or going.

Why does your signature say " 2.8i Ford Capri laser" ?
The Laser was only available with 4 cylinders. The 2.8i was a single model, no trim level.

It would be if the owner caught you trying it.

This is the parts for sale section

withdrawn from Ebay now. Change of mind ?

what did it sell for please- ? always good to have visibility of sale prices on the forum

It looks great, understated but with definite purpose. How does your fuel consumption compare with standard ?

I guess its only a matter of time til someone attempts to replicate some Capri styling features on a modern car.
Surprised it hasnt happened already given the Mitsuoka Viewt interpretation of the Inspector Morse style Jag. We'd hate it but at least we'd laugh.

When i replaced my diff cover I thought the same and took one of the original bolts along to a local fittings shop who came up with some nice allen key headed stainless bolts and spring washers. I also fitted spreader plates at the same time (2x semi circular curved stainless steel strips with align...

Are you basing that on the position of the temperature gauge or have you checked the actual temperate of the engine coolant actually rises ?