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by fordperv
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Wheely excited....
Replies: 42
Views: 8943

Re: Wheely excited....

Good choice I was contemplating a set of these for my laser, can't wait to see it
by fordperv
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: New WD40 aerosols
Replies: 20
Views: 4488

Re: New WD40 aerosols

At least she brings her own lube
by fordperv
Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Power steering is now a must
Replies: 8
Views: 4319

Re: Power steering is now a must

You could fit Corsa electric power steering its very popular in the world of classics as it is hidden away under the dash on the column
by fordperv
Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
Replies: 15
Views: 5308

Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?

I've had low comp 205 blocks in the past
by fordperv
Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
Replies: 15
Views: 5308

Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?

Why don't you get the transit 205 block rip it to bits and have it rebored to take 93mm pistons, have the head skimmed 40thou and a high lift cam you will have a peppy little engine then
by fordperv
Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Exhaust recommendations
Replies: 22
Views: 7247

Re: Exhaust recommendations

Get a 4 branch then pop to a local powerflow (Or whatever they are called in your area and get a stainless made on your car, that way you won't get fitment/catching issues, it's guaranteed for life and you can control how loud they make it by telling them what you want
by fordperv
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wheel fitment when slammed
Replies: 15
Views: 5153

Re: Wheel fitment when slammed

Where's the pictures then?
by fordperv
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Easy upgrades for my 1600?
Replies: 43
Views: 11356

Re: Easy upgrades for my 1600?

As with bike carbs I'd just be getting some from a 600cc bike a zx6r or cbr600 would be perfect and manifold to suit get some main jet of roughly 150 or 160 that should see your fuelling about right i would get the fuel pump from the same bike as they self regulate, failing that get a facet cube pum...
by fordperv
Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 12
Views: 4369

Re: Electronic ignition

If it's not broke don't fix it 8-) just carry spares in case, I have used this type of electronic ignition on a couple of motors for folks with no problems, I got the kits they do with the replacement coil as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Pinto-AccuSpark-Electronic-ignition-conversion-kit-for...
by fordperv
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Stolen!
Replies: 114
Views: 27222

Re: Stolen!

I've just read about the xr2 on another forum and it was found damaged Copied from his post "Was my cousins, found this afternoon (thanks to facebook bombardment) about 3 miles away at foxhill just of the A61 main rd out of north of Sheffield.  Front caved in damage looks like its hit a step bu...
by fordperv
Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Paintwork
Replies: 13
Views: 4163

Re: Paintwork

Just don't cover it again or you may not be so lucky, micro blisters are no fun
by fordperv
Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Deja Vu
Replies: 11
Views: 2903

Re: Deja Vu

When mine was on road I used it all weather's and it got places most cars couldn't, I got some funny looks from people as I passed them while they were stuck

I miss driving it but I will get it back on road not much left to do really
by fordperv
Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Front sitting too high
Replies: 3
Views: 1622

Re: Front sitting too high

This is 2" lowered but the springs havnt settled, the rear is single leafs with 1" blocks

Image
by fordperv
Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rust location. Panel needed but no idea of the name
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: Rust location. Panel needed but no idea of the name

I am presuming your onabout the part that sits on the inner wing and reinforces where the bumper irons mount to and where the arb corner bracket bolts, Get in touch with quoyloo garage, the chap steads makes the panels by hand and is reasonably priced Here's his thread on capri power http://www.capr...
by fordperv
Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Uninvited guest
Replies: 18
Views: 4011

Re: Uninvited guest

Andrew 2.8i wrote:
fordperv wrote:Do they move out because they only like proper mash?
I wouldn't blame them if they did!

They'rre quite keen on it, as it happens. Unfortunately, for little blighters, it quickly expands in their stomachs, killing them.

Andrew.
I thought that might be the case, useful nugget of knowledge that
by fordperv
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Uninvited guest
Replies: 18
Views: 4011

Re: Uninvited guest

Andrew 2.8i wrote:To get rid of mice, instant mashed potato works a treat...

Andrew.

Do they move out because they only like proper mash?
by fordperv
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Goblin Works Capri
Replies: 1
Views: 992

Re: Goblin Works Capri

Have a look at the existing thread here

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=51992
by fordperv
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i as a family car/daily driver?
Replies: 80
Views: 20413

Re: 2.8i as a family car/daily driver?

Holeshot wrote:Does LSD make a lot of difference in real life?
It does ive seen purple dragons and all sorts makes it much easier to get through the day
by fordperv
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs in this cold weather
Replies: 38
Views: 8717

Re: Jobs in this cold weather

Not touched my capri as its at my mums but I've been working out on the drive on other stuff, fitting hydraulic handbrake, fitting exhausts and changing brake calipers etc im not lucky enough to have a garage either
by fordperv
Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Daewoo
Replies: 8
Views: 2451

Re: Daewoo

I have a sick want for a nexia or espero and Saab turbo convert it for a laugh it would make a bloody good sleeper