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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 ...

Aha , brilliant thank you very much. Found them now gunna get that on order. Thanks

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...

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...

Nice one thank you very much mate

Saying that what decent spark plugs would people recommend , preferable ones i can grab from halfords or euro car parts ?

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...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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...