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by Caprigear
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Can you buy;
Replies: 4
Views: 1102

Re: Can you buy;

Dampers are standard lengths, new rear single leafs are available - I can supply them.
by Caprigear
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fitting rear suspension???
Replies: 10
Views: 2006

Re: Fitting rear suspension???

In defence of your garage there is every possibliity that they may have had to remove the two large plastic wheel arch covers in order to remove the rear shock top nuts. True, there are small access holes where in theory you should be able to undo the two nuts on the top of the damper rod. In realit...
by Caprigear
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Heater
Replies: 2
Views: 653

Re: Heater

If your motor is blowing cold air then you may have a circulation problem, are the pipes into and out of the matrix getting hot?. Even with a non working blower motor you should get hot air through the screen vents.I tried one of the plug in heaters in the van last winter - fucking useless! you can ...
by Caprigear
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: ARB and 2.8 brake question
Replies: 6
Views: 815

Re: ARB and 2.8 brake question

I have the shims you need for mounting the calipers, brand new.
by Caprigear
Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Paint spray or vinyl wrap
Replies: 6
Views: 2155

Re: Paint spray or vinyl wrap

If you're saying you could get a full respray for £1,000 then you'd better have it vinyl wrapped because a paint job for that money would be a crap one!
by Caprigear
Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Leaf spring shackle
Replies: 2
Views: 794

Re: Leaf spring shackle

Sounds like you have lost the bushes that fit into the chassis when you removerd the shackles.
If you are going from multi to single leaf springs you will need the shorter U bolts as well.
by Caprigear
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: power brake problems
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

Re: power brake problems

Sounds like the vacuum pipe from the servo to inlet manifold is leaking. If not then the servo is U/S.
by Caprigear
Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:49 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: expansion tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1588

Re: expansion tank leak

I used to have but Ebay fucked me about with it so I haven't set it up again.If anyone is looking for parts or spares my contact numbers are daytime 01507 343148 or Evenings 01673 857392. You can PM me with requests, if I can't help then I could possibly point you in the direction of one of my many ...
by Caprigear
Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: expansion tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1588

Re: expansion tank leak

No problem. Wasn't having a rant but I do find it pretty hard to undertstand why dedicated parts suppliers aren't first on the list of people to contact if folk need parts/advice etc. I've been breaking Capris for nigh on 20 years now but obviously that's not enough compared to trawling around scrap...
by Caprigear
Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 head bolts
Replies: 6
Views: 1720

Re: 2.8 head bolts

Definately not stretch bolts.
by Caprigear
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 springs
Replies: 3
Views: 454

Re: 3.0 springs

I can supply all of those items.
by Caprigear
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: wanted capri 2.8 engine crossmember & 2.8 fuel tank
Replies: 4
Views: 1459

Re: wanted capri 2.8 engine crossmember & 2.8 fuel tank

I've got crossmembers but you may struggle for a tank.
by Caprigear
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1981 3.0 running problems
Replies: 8
Views: 1088

Re: 1981 3.0 running problems

We sent the original dizzy off to H & H ignitions who refurbished it and converted it to an electronic module.
It came back with a brand new coil included. Two wires to connect to the coil. Pop it back in, set the timing and bingo, a piece of piss - and it looks original.
by Caprigear
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i Overheated now misfiring
Replies: 6
Views: 1231

Re: 2.8i Overheated now misfiring

It's not that serious a job. Unless you had got it really hot I doubt if the heads will need skimming.
If you get the job done by someone who knows how to use a torque wrench properly and uses quality gaskets and rebuilds the engine properly it's all straightforward.
by Caprigear
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1981 3.0 running problems
Replies: 8
Views: 1088

Re: 1981 3.0 running problems

The auto choke needs a good water flow through it in order to work properly, That may be one of your problems. If the operating spindles are worn then air will be drawn in through them weakening the mixture off. We recently finished rebuilding a 3 litre Ghia for a customer and we fitted a brand new ...
by Caprigear
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: expansion tank leak
Replies: 8
Views: 1588

Re: expansion tank leak

I have some , I dare say that the other spares guys mentioned have as well so why not try us first rather than as a last resort after trailing round scrappies hoping for something that might do the job?
Just a thought :headscratch:
by Caprigear
Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk1 facelift 3.0 RS/GXL gear knob - whats it worth?
Replies: 7
Views: 2317

Re: Mk1 facelift 3.0 RS/GXL gear knob - whats it worth?

The fact that someone at some time has paid crazy money for one means that everyone who has one will expect a similar amount, it doesn't mean they will get it.Some may think it's greed, others may think it's worth a try, everyone wants as much as they can get for anything nowadays. I would never hav...
by Caprigear
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk1 facelift 3.0 RS/GXL gear knob - whats it worth?
Replies: 7
Views: 2317

Re: Mk1 facelift 3.0 RS/GXL gear knob - whats it worth?

Everything has a value. What you consider to be silly money may well be the market value of an item. You know what you'd be willing to pay so either that gets you a gearknob or it doesn't, depends on how much you really want one. Good stuff is getting rarer so it's only natural that the prices will ...
by Caprigear
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: anti roll bar clamps wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

Re: anti roll bar clamps wanted

Thanks, in that case then yes, I have plenty of them.
by Caprigear
Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: anti roll bar clamps wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

Re: anti roll bar clamps wanted

Give us a chance at least! front, rear, for what model???