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A 2.8 rides lower than standard 4 cylinder capris so clipping speed ramps is more likely. It will also be more likely if the suspension is a bit tired or, of course, if it has been lowered. As said, make sure the U clamps are turned sideways for a bit of extra clearance. No need to change both boxes...

I`ve read and re-read the posts and TBH I can`t see anything that suggests `Cliquism` and I`m bewildered as to who the `Lord of the Manor` is. If it`s the person I`m guessing at, there have obviously been crossed wires: I know the person concerned would be mortified if he thought he was being perce...

There's a good chance of that, it isn't exactly friendly and welcoming to new members, there is a certain clique. And the 'I'm better than you are' Lord of the manor member who is on here, it's just weird.... https://i.postimg.cc/3x7nZBq5/snowball-look-snowball.gif image hosting websites It relates...

Happy Christmas one and all

Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:46 pm

Be great for a few of us to catch up in the New Year down your way mate

Can't argue with that

As you rightly suggest Nick, a cracking job

I'm with Tom! Belated best wishes Andrew

Could be a duff plug so try a replacement or swap with other cylinders and see if the problem moves with the plug. Same with leads. After that I would probably be looking at tappets

Yes it dose we thought the carb might have a leak and since it's above the second cylinder 🤷‍♂️ but not sure I suspect cylinder 3 is the problem then, it's letting fuel past the rings which is why your oil level is going up. Fuel in the oil won't be doing engine lube any good. I have read about tip...

Coolant level is good and is steady. we've had the head off and we've reground the valves and put on a new head gasket and stem seals with new bolts through the head so I think we're ok with that Does the oil on the dipstick smell of fuel? Yes it dose we thought the carb might have a leak and since...

Ethan18/1987/2.0L wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:16 pm Coolant level is good and is steady. we've had the head off and we've reground the valves and put on a new head gasket and stem seals with new bolts through the head so I think we're ok with that

Does the oil on the dipstick smell of fuel?

Ethan18/1987/2.0L wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:10 pm It's a 5 speed, type 9, manual transmission

What's the coolant level doing?

Fordoholic Nick wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:26 am

Peter-S wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:29 am A belated Happy Birthday mate

Cheers Peter. "Belated".. Jesus I'm already 54 and 1 day. Time is flying by

Once you get to my age these odd days really matter

A belated Happy Birthday mate

Having bitten the bullet and taken early retirement, I now find myself busier than ever. :xd: :xd: :xd: However, I'm keeping the weekend of 5-7 July 24 free. Hopefully that's the right dates? Yep that's the weekend it should be. Will confirm with them in the New Year - they didn't have a 2024 to pu...

Looks top notch Nick. Too good to sit on of course!

Major_Tom wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:28 pm ..in a diesel Yaris

You didn't fancy another EV experience then

millerlite wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:23 pm can someone please show me a photo of rear seat belts please as mine are missing and not Shaw what they look like at the fitting on back

You possibly want them anyway but if your car is old enough (pre 85 I believe) they are not compulsory.

Looking good Nick, not too good to use hopefully

Hello. Ive just got around to fitting Poly bushes to the ARBar and now the castellated nuts wont go on far enough to fit the split pins. I dont know how they originally went as i had the car in parts when i got it. Thanks. The bushes should have a large concave washer either side. The sunken part o...