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by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Electronic ignition.
Replies: 2
Views: 1018

Re: Electronic ignition.

Bullseye and your old points and condenser. It's the self contained unit. Contact less points.
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Cheap for bits....What's left of the Rat
Replies: 5
Views: 2046

Re: Cheap for bits....What's left of the Rat

Good man. I had a right game getting rid of mine.

Still selling the estate if you want it. V solid car.
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Electronic ignition.
Replies: 2
Views: 1018

Electronic ignition.

I got an Aldon electronic ignition for Bosch pinto if anyone wants it.
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

What about andy Kerr's mk1 escort cosworth. Found two years later less than a mile from where it was taken. Pretty well stripped and even chopped the bulkhead out of it.
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

Coming back to my RS1600i.... Why's my bonnet slightly open??? Oh it's unlocked... Why's the interior light not come on.... Then finally putting my key into an ignition lock that wasn't there in the dark :lol: I think I must have disturbed them on the way out from the pub without realising. To be ho...
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

Remember the feeling of coming back to loads of wires hanging out my door thinking WTF. They ripped out the CD player and took half the dash loom with it. Blood all over the seats. Must have proper gashed their hand open lol.
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:15 am
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: 1981 Ford Capri 1.6 'L'
Replies: 44
Views: 17383

Re: 1981 Ford Capri 1.6 'L'

Mk2 bumpers.

Well you've ruined that one haven't you.

1600L's are very rare. Rarer than a 280!
by Terra-Kotta
Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

I know. I've had a Few taken in the mid 90s. It was much much worse back then, there were burnt out fords in most lay bys sometimes. I get asked at most petrol pumps if mines an XR4x4 and have had a few notes left on it. I must admit I come home from work sometimes wondering if its still gona be the...
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

Well imagine nicking a Capri.... Then finding a rover engine in it.

A bit like pinching my sierra thinking its an XR4x4 to find out its got a cvh in it :lol:
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

There is a small amount of justice in this though.
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 valve stem seals
Replies: 8
Views: 2952

Re: 3.0 valve stem seals

It's an Essex. They burn oil! Fact of life.
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hybrid Pinto
Replies: 22
Views: 6066

Re: Hybrid Pinto

With any 4 stroke conventional engine it's all about the camshaft There's 4 variables. Lift. Duration. Overlap. And phasing. I changed phasing on my daily. Got an extra 15mpg an more torque without even opening the engine up! 10 min job and I can go from 12 retarded to 12 advanced in 60 seconds. On ...
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:18 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hybrid Pinto
Replies: 22
Views: 6066

Re: Hybrid Pinto

1.6 cam in 2.0 is Transit spec (plus low comp pistons) puts max torque delivery down to around 2500rpm - ok for a Transit setting off with full load, not that exiting in a Capri. And yes - drops 2.0 power drops down to around 72bhp (used to run a 1.6 with a 2.0 transit motor in - more oomph but not...
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:24 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 39
Views: 11723

Re: STOLEN FORD CAPRI V8

Is nothing safe anymore :evil: Shows its not just the high powered capris they are going after.
by Terra-Kotta
Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lights opinions
Replies: 16
Views: 3595

Re: Lights opinions

I've got sierra headlights. They are brilliant.
by Terra-Kotta
Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parcel shelf £50
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Re: Parcel shelf £50

Yeeeeeeeees. The whole thing. And yessssssss I took it out.
by Terra-Kotta
Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Best place to buy body panels
Replies: 13
Views: 5720

Re: Best place to buy body panels

Just stuff the whole car full of filler.
by Terra-Kotta
Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Parcel shelf £50
Replies: 7
Views: 2526

Parcel shelf £50

Repro unfortunatly. Gota be worth a bullseye hasn't it?
by Terra-Kotta
Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Good parcel shelf. £50.
Replies: 0
Views: 784

Good parcel shelf. £50.

Unfortunatly it's a repro. Gota be worth a bullseye hasn't it?
by Terra-Kotta
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Crankshaft pulley removal tool to lend to club members
Replies: 2
Views: 1546

Re: Crankshaft pulley removal tool to lend to club members

The mini flywheel pullers only work if you remember to take the big washer off :whistle: