The Ford Capri Laser Page

Happy Christmas everybody. I hope you all get some enjoyment out of it even if it's not quite the same as usual.

Happy Birthday Andrew!

Paper chains, yes, I remember them well.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Nick.

You’re not paranoid Dallas. Someone reversed into the front of my Capri on a garage forecourt recently. Luckily no harm done but looking at the two cars together and seeing how the modern car towered over mine I doubt she had the faintest idea I was there. So I didn’t get too cross with her.

Precisely why I ignored the extension and took mine for MOT in August, when the sun was shining, the roads were quiet and the garages too.

Hi Mags, This year has kicked me up the backside to do something I've been thinking about for a while but then dismiss again :? Not getting any younger so need to tick that box :D Doesn't matter how old - or young - you are Andy. There's not one of us, whatever our age, who knows how many more boxe...

This made me feel sad, but I can’t help but agree. 2020 has made me realise that if you don’t do what you want to do now, you may never ever get to do it. The best of luck to you Andy.

Hi Mags, I remember the early/mid 70s you had to 'run them in', Dad had a few new cars around that time that's how I know. (Unless that was his excuse not to drive too fast :lol:) Hi Andy You did indeed have to ‘run them in’, even in the 80s. I remember when we picked up our Capri. August 1985 it w...

Peter-S wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:16 pm

I remember those. At one time they were a common sight on the roads. I thought we were going to need one when we bought the Capri (1985) but I think they were phased out somewhat before our time.

I also read somewhere that branded Super contains a better package of additives such as detergents and lubricants to keep the engine clean.

But, as you say, I'm seriously worried about the introduction of E10.

I can identify with so many of the feelings expressed here – pbar enjoying the slower pace of life and Mr B with his WFH. Done that myself and I can say it sounds wonderful until you realise all you see every day are the same four walls. But to give up on the Capri is unthinkable. We will eventually...

Glad you started this thread. I've been so depressed and uninterested in life of late. Every time I sit down I go to sleep. I thought it was just me but it's reassuring to hear other folks are feeling the same. The Capri isn't my only interest. I normally have so much to do. But all of a sudden the ...

Didn't realise it was your birthday Paul. My very best wishes. Have a good one.

Thanks for the opinions and info STEVEW and Mc Tool. Much appreciated.

I started up my car this morning after sitting for a while, and noticed that it was very hard to get into gear 3, 4, 5 and reverse, and impossible to get into gears 2 and 1. When i start the car with the clutch depressed, it goes into any of the gears fine, but after I release it for the first time...

Oh bum. It's always the same with these Ford parts. So many variations.

There was another rocker cover on eBay tonight, said to be new but unfortunately painted blue. Don't know if that was the right one.

https://www.classicpartsshack.co.uk/sto ... 20739.html

Good chap. I've bought a few things from him over the years.

There's a pair of genuine front mats in the May CCI magazine but at £95 second hand I doubt you'd be interested.

I just got that same message too.