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- Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 cutting out on idle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8758
Re: 2.8 cutting out on idle
Finally cured the problem !!!!!! I notices a v thin black wire jus hahung loose I thr engine bay n say a thingy that it wld appear it shld fit into. Connected them n hey presto the revs were holding fine! !!!! Pics below http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah241/crayfordcapri/Screenshot_2016-07-03-2...
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:34 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 cutting out on idle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8758
Re: 2.8 cutting out on idle
No he was saying it was not the idle screw/valve. The person I spoke to was Phil at capri care in mk but he wldnt b able to act as a mobile mechanic ie wld have to take car to his garage. He said to wait til engine was got n then adjust it.
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:52 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 cutting out on idle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8758
Re: 2.8 cutting out on idle
By the way thx for every1 taking the time to respond it is so appreciated.
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:50 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 2.8 cutting out on idle
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8758
Re: 2.8 cutting out on idle
Someone has suggested adjusting something called a grub screw on the throttle body but only when it the engine is hot? Does thus sound right and could any point out this so called grub screw plz? Wish there was a mobile mechanic specialising in Capris! !!
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:55 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Capri 280 floor mats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1803
Re: Capri 280 floor mats
Thx for responses it seems the original ones were the rubber type.
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Capri 280 floor mats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1803
Capri 280 floor mats
Guys would anyone know if the capri 280 came with floor mats as standard and if do what are they like? Any pics?
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:39 pm
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
Re: Ford capri gxl 3000
She's won many an award - been going thru the history folder. Only thing I may replace are the rear lights as the chrome around the surrounds appears to be pitting (not quite the word to describe but you know what I mean ). Looking at old pics the chrome was like new. However nos rear lights go for ...
- Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:30 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: My Old 280
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17804
Re: My Old 280
I had this car briefly in 2008 with 54,000 miles on it before getting my 10,000 miler, both from Dr B. I wonder how much a 10,000 miler from Dr B would be these days? Andrew. That's a difficult one, as he never seems to overprice his cars, although they aren't cheap either if that makes sense :?: M...
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:26 am
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
Re: Ford capri gxl 3000
Given the colour I'd say it's better without the vinyl roof.
Picked her up yesterday! Deal was done months ago but had to get the $£€ together.
I'm trying to upload a video .... taking ages!
Picked her up yesterday! Deal was done months ago but had to get the $£€ together.
I'm trying to upload a video .... taking ages!
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:53 am
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
Re: Ford capri gxl 3000
I'm curious as to why it does not have a vinyl roof. Were all gxls released from factory with vinyl roof ?
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:36 am
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
- Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:35 pm
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Ford capri gxl 3000
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7488
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:00 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1998
Re: Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
Ummm probably as I think I found it on this forum on the shows post! Was it the show you attended?
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:02 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1998
Re: Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
The standard essex engine ones are black I believe....
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1998
Chrome air filter for 3.0 essex
Would anyone have a chrome air filter like the one in the photo by any chance? Are these originsl items or aftermarket if anyone knows ? Look the business imo
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: Projects and Restorations
- Topic: Mechanic specialising in Capris around Slough or w london
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1646
Re: Mechanic specialising in Capris around Slough or w london
Ta John will give him a shout.
Found these guys not too far away anyone used them?
http://www.oldfordautos.co.uk
Found these guys not too far away anyone used them?
http://www.oldfordautos.co.uk
- Mon May 30, 2016 1:14 pm
- Forum: Projects and Restorations
- Topic: Mechanic specialising in Capris around Slough or w london
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1646
Mechanic specialising in Capris around Slough or w london
Hiya I am looking fir a mechanic specialising in Capris around Slough or w london areas to assist in bits n pieces please.
Could anyone recommend someone knowledgeable and reliable please?
Could anyone recommend someone knowledgeable and reliable please?