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- Wed May 26, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Engine hardware
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1386
Engine hardware
Hello all, I've got a 1981 2.8i This is probably a stupid question but here we go. I'm hoping to re paint the rocker covers some point soon . I'm looking to change the bolts for the rocker covers to make it look nice , is there a specific type of bolt that has to be used. Can anyone recommend a set ...
- Sun May 02, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Paint codes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1574
Re: Paint codes
Aha , brilliant thank you very much. Found them now gunna get that on order. Thanks
- Sun May 02, 2021 12:00 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Paint codes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1574
Paint codes
Hi there . I have a 2.8i 1981 in two tone green ill try posy a picture , I was wondering if anyone has the names and possibly the codes for the two types of green so I can get some made up ? I'm near a paint store today. https://www.google.com/search?q=2.8i+ford+capri+forest+green&client=ms-andr...
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Window channel felt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 949
Window channel felt
Hello all, This is probably really stupid question but The window channel felt on my 2.8i is really deteriorated and has fallen off , I've gone to change it so I've taken the door card off to get a better look and I cant see a way getting the felt in down the side of the window without taking the in...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:42 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Nice one thank you very much mate
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:57 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Saying that what decent spark plugs would people recommend , preferable ones i can grab from halfords or euro car parts ?
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:55 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Hello all , thanks for the responses Peter ill definitely have to take you up on the offer of meeting at some point . Kent isn't too far so that would be amazing at some point. So it seems there's a multitude of possibilities, my plan is on the long weekend coming up to get the car up on some Jack's...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Okay thank you, there's alot to think about there for sure
I'll give you guys an update when the mechanic has had a look , I think this is beyond my skill set. Fingers crossed its just the clutch .
Cheers Scott
I'll give you guys an update when the mechanic has had a look , I think this is beyond my skill set. Fingers crossed its just the clutch .
Cheers Scott
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 5:04 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Hi guys thanks for the response, Yeah to be fair the gearbox has always been a pig to get into first and reverse, like you say thats just old ford 😂 However I'm reckoning it is a mechanical issue , the noise it makes is quite distinctive i.e it doesn't sound good, and the feel just isn't right , as ...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Re: Knocking noise
Hi Steve thanks for your reply . Now you mention it , selecting 1st does feel stiffer than the other gears. It almost feels as though it snags then drops into gear , if that makes sense . I managed to squeeze my shoulder under the car to have a feel of the drive shift, there's very minimal movement ...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:15 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Knocking noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4036
Knocking noise
Hello all, I have a 1981 2.8i 4 speed, only today have I started to notice a problem , in reverse and 1st gear there's a harsh clunky noise as I pull away , and you can feel the car lurching. The same thing happens in 2nd gear as you accelerate, it starts lurching. I haven't noticed it in 3rd or 4th...