I'd be interested to see what a difference the new carb and cam make. Bet they'll liven it up a bit.
Paul.
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- Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:05 pm
- Forum: Members Cars
- Topic: Laser + GL and now a 3.0S!
- Replies: 361
- Views: 436934
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:52 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Anti Roll Bar Nut Seized
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5079
Re: Anti Roll Bar Nut Seized
Warm it up Paul, it'll knacker the bush and smell like hell but should do the trick.
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 6:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: water pump replacement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9804
Re: water pump replacement
So I finally got the fan and water pump off! the “paper” seal was just slime.. no wonder it was leaking lol. Also just out of curiosity does anyone know why the blades on the fan aren’t evenly spaced? I would have thought it would be same as a desk fan for example. A couple blades seem chunkier as ...
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 6:23 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: electrics were to start
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3469
Re: electrics were to start
Both the horn and the washer pump can stick up with lack of use. With both, firstly check that power is getting to them and that they are wired correctly, ie +ve to +ve and neg to neg. If that's OK then get someone to hold the switch down and give each a tap with a hammer or socket ratchet handle - ...
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:08 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Front Wheel Droaning Noise
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6942
Re: Front Wheel Droaning Noise
pbar wrote:The back plate isn't rubbing on the disc is it Dave? They can be very close to each other especially if it's bent a little.
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:18 am
- Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Capri parts MK3
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1388
Re: Capri parts MK3
Where abouts are you?
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:07 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto cambelt cover bolts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2153
Re: Pinto cambelt cover bolts
Hi all, Had an odd rattling from the engine the other day and found it was coming from the cam belt cover. On further investigation the bottom bolt had come off. Took the cover off (in my paranoia, lest it snag on something) for now. I don't suppose anyone could let me know what size/length the bot...
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:52 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Insrument panel bulb wattage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2233
Re: Insrument panel bulb wattage
The only upgrade I may do is the headlight upgrade a la Nick and John. Will have to see how I get on with the standard ones first.
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Missfire. Possible vacuum caused.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 853
Re: Missfire. Possible vacuum caused.
It could be many things causing this problem. Are all your other vacuum hoses connected correctly and in good condition? You say the car is running rich which could just be a mixture problem or the float level in the float chamber. Also is the automatic choke turning off properly (flaps open when wa...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:00 am
- Forum: Rant and Rave
- Topic: Request for help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3536
Re: Request for help
David So sorry to hear of your and especially your brother's situation. I expect everyone on here will feel the same. I truly wish I could help you but unfortunately none of my Capri's are roadworthy at the minute but there may be some kind people on the various forums who can. Wishing you and your ...
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:10 am
- Forum: Rant and Rave
- Topic: Gutted for the owner of this Capri :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2459
Re: Gutted for the owner of this Capri :(
Ouch - that hurt.
Watched the rest and it just shows how many muppets there are on the roads today.
Watched the rest and it just shows how many muppets there are on the roads today.
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:40 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: strut top attachment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2129
Re: strut top attachment
On my recent MOT one of the advisories was for the nearside strut top attachment having slight play and I also have a lot of steering wheel wobble at speeds over 40mph. I'm putting 2 and 2 together and assuming that the wobble is caused by the top attachment. Would I need a new strut or is the top ...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:54 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Insrument panel bulb wattage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2233
Re: Insrument panel bulb wattage
I guess the 3W are for the warning lights and the 2W for the background lighting Hi Paul, I believe that 3W are also suitable for the back illumination as I wouldn't have thought that they produce much more heat than 2W bulbs. As you probably already know, 5W bulbs in this application are a no-no a...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:35 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Insrument panel bulb wattage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2233
Re: Insrument panel bulb wattage
Don't muck about with the old inandeciant bulbs if you have them out , get some led bulbs , they fit straight into the holders are brighter , don't get hot and come in colours ( I got blue which works well as the original blue bulb covers had long ago crumbled in the heat of the old bulbs ) just se...
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:29 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: water pump replacement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9804
Re: water pump replacement
Well, some people say it's a c**t of a job!Mc Tool wrote:" give it a good twat "! ... what 'd you do ? get your Mrs to sit on it , ..... I aint never seen a car engine getting a lap dance before
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Insrument panel bulb wattage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2233
Re: Insrument panel bulb wattage
Thanks Andrew, I guess the 3W are for the warning lights and the 2W for the background lighting.
Cheers Paul.
Cheers Paul.
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:30 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Insrument panel bulb wattage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2233
Insrument panel bulb wattage
Hi folks
Does anyone know the correct wattage for the capless instrument panel bulbs? 5 out of 8 of mine are blackened but as I'm so old I can't read the wattage on the bulbs even with a magnifying glass. I'd guess they're about 2W if other makes are anything to go by.
Cheers
Paul.
Does anyone know the correct wattage for the capless instrument panel bulbs? 5 out of 8 of mine are blackened but as I'm so old I can't read the wattage on the bulbs even with a magnifying glass. I'd guess they're about 2W if other makes are anything to go by.
Cheers
Paul.
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:24 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: water pump replacement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9804
Re: water pump replacement
Like I've said in a previous post, I use a long thin chisel and put it on the right edge of one of the flats of the nut then give it a good twat with a large tapping stick. Works on most models, not just Capri's.
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:00 pm
- Forum: Rant and Rave
- Topic: London 1976
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5434
Re: London 1976
..I started watching this to check out the cars. After a few seconds, however.... well... see for yourself... the camera man is such a perv you hardly get to see any! https://youtu.be/vP6hCx5_pYs It was the hottest summer I remember - in many ways! This bloke who filmed this would get locked up if ...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:44 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Oil change
- Replies: 50
- Views: 16294
Re: Oil change
It is true that it does run out better if the engine's warm but if you are a novice only doing it using a washing up bowl to save pennies as the OP said he had to, then the bowl could catch on the exhaust and melt the side of it and it is more difficult to get to the drain plug with the bowl in the ...