The Ford Capri Laser Page

Hi Andy, Great pics, thanks for uploading them for us all to drool over. Love the Aston and the rare BMW Z1. I remember seeing one of these parking on the road years ago, and the door action even drew a crowd! Although the best cars by far are the XROC cars. We're in for a treat at Simply Ford! All ...

Thanks for the advice and information Mike and Mike, much appreciated.

The search continues...

Andrew.

jcanty85 wrote:Must go check out the realay today. How hard is it to replace a faulty stalk?

Hi,
Remove the steering column shroud, then it's just two screws and some electrical connections, if I remember rightly.

Andrew.

I didn't know the Cossie owner had complained. Can't blame him. I would have been just as hacked off if somebody had dragged my non-running rusty colander of a car (that never would have been done otherwise) out of its makeshift final resting place and restored it... Mike, You can't beat a bit of s...

Mc Tool wrote:now there's a thing ..... why would you need to listen to a weather report ( why even have one at all ) when its always freezin' cold and pissing down

Hi,
Because we don't want to miss the one day of the year when it isn't!

Andrew.

timfromull wrote:If you have a mint parcel shelf, you should cut some 6x9's into it!!!!......

Tim,
You missed out the word "original" from your excellent advice!

Andrew.

Hi,
You do need a different speedo drive gear. The 2.0 item still may not be 100% accurate as the 2.0 and 2.8 gearbox ratios are different, but it should be close enough, I would imagine.

All the best,
Andrew.

The listing for the part says it came from a 2.8 Capri so if nothing else materialises it could work assuming the seller is right about where it came from. Hi Mike, The part looks as though it should fit, and could be used as an emergency spare/ temporary back up. The only extra requirement will be...

may I recommend you give Nial a call at Diamond Capri Parts in Leicester? 07938 438515 - as with Martin he's a very competent seller and a great guy. Hi Mike, Good call. I have bought a part from Nial Diamond in the past and agree that it was a pain-free purchase. I'll phone around some suppliers a...

Hi All,
I've just spied one on Ebay, but the auction doesn't end until next Saturday. Typical!
It's also from a Granada by the look of it. Granada and Capri parts appear to differ with the angle of the smaller water outlet on the top of the casting.

Still Looking....

Andrew.

Hi Mike,
Thanks for providing the info. At least now I know what the thing is called, it increases my chances of obtaining the correct part!
Perhaps in the future the club can remanufacture this part. If not, the future may indeed be bleak.

All the best,
Andrew.

jcanty85 wrote:Any idea where would the relay for that be located mate?

Hi,
It's behind the dash, around where the hazard switch is. It's a black three pin relay.

Andrew.

Hi,
Relay faulty? Easy enough to swap it with another one to check.

Andrew.

sheff wrote:Yeah, Might buy my lad a rusted out Capri swap over any good bits. Then get the SOS team to fix it up for him....

The production team are probably wise to it now, Neil!

Hi Toby,
Seen this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-DA ... 27fc537b39

Get your credit card on standby!

Andrew.

Hi All,
Does anyone have a thermotime casting for a 2.8? It must be in very good condition.
That's the one that the temperature sender screws into, alongside the top hose from the radiator.
Needed urgently, please let me know if you can help.

Andrew.

sheff wrote:Glad you've chosen to bring the Brooky. It will create a lot of interest from us on the forum.

Hi,
I agree with what's been said. I'm pleased that you've decided to join us, can't wait to give your 280 a going-over (in the nicest possible way!).

Looking like a really good meet now!

Andrew.

Fordoholic Nick wrote:dont you remember mate

Oh yeah, now you mention it!.....

The Anglia episode was about the Sons car being Robbed of Spares by his family so as they felt bad about it they had what was left taken away for Resto. The Car however was too bad to Repair so another Car was found to replace it. Hi, So, let me get this straight. The family buy a car which is only...

andyd wrote:I was at 2 Petrol Stations today

Hi Andy,
2 petrol stations in a day eh? I know 2.8s are thirsty, but.........

Andrew.