The Ford Capri Laser Page

I'm sure I've read in the past that the rear speaker pods need to be taken off. To get the tail gate in, at an angle.

Have a read though Laser's post's on CP.

Matty

Hello all, Firstly i just want to say i apologise if this all goes on a bit or my words sound all muddled up but it is with a very heavy heart that i am writing this. Yesterday morning at 1125, my own personal hero passed away after a hard battle with cancer. Dixy1949(Ian) as you all know him on he...

I was lost for words, for a few days, really sad news.

Ian, you will be missed, both on the forum and at the social events it was a pleasure to know you.

Matty28i

Hi, Not sure how long you are prepared to wait, but I have a brand new Type 3 Gearbox, not a recon, but a brand new unit on a pallet. I bought it to build up my restored Capri MK1 shell as a manual (is an auto car), but i have decided to sell up the project, so as soon as the shell has gone then I ...

mgentry90 wrote:ta daa.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-Mk ... 19d0b5fbb0

Thanks for the link, but it's a fair bit older than the one I've got. I've got a few irons in the fire at present.

Matty

is that the external linkage one matty? Hi Ian, No it's the internal linkage type I'm after. The one you mention is a Type F gearbox. I'm going to fit my spare Type 9 as a stop gap and borrow the prop shaft off the other car as the clutch assembly is nearly new and I have the correct flywheel in my...

As above, I've broken mine.

Cash waiting. PM Details, price and carrige costs.

Matty

Add me to the list. Matty 2.0lt LS or 2.9 24v BOB 2.8i, work commitments pending. I'll be asking for the weekend off next Monday. Just been asked to work most days until the end of the year. It's nice to see my car in the add. Not the one with all the bottles on I hasten to add. I hope Simon gets be...

Ian,

I honestley hope the scan went well in your favour. (I've just checked, what a PET Scan is).

ATB Matty

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Paul have a look at the above link for posting pictures.

Matty

PM's stay in your outbox untill read by the recipient.

Matty

Don't forget that little black wire on the positive side of the battery.

Matty

Pete,

Try cutting back the thinner cables to the starter motor solenoid and fit new terminals.

Matty

Do you recommend i now sort the crankshaft and shells/bearings out? Is this easy? Any advice would be welcomed. When I was shown how to build engines 22 years ago, the guy that tought me told me gave me a money saving tip. Take the stripped engine block to be hot dipped over night. You could also as...

Once you strip the alternator, you will see if it is an interferance fit bearing. If it's on the shaft then I'd use a bearing puller. 2 or 3 legged. If it is stuck in the rear casing, then I'd use a couple of sockets in your vice. One either side a small one on the bearing and a larger clearance one...

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year.

ATB.

Matty

Chris dropped the guy an email regarding food, if he can't help have another option, need something for everyone and pretty cheap, then we can hit some pubs and show you lads and lasses a good night in newcastle. most places are in walking distance and you could walk from the hostal to both of the ...

I've just taken possession of a '78 Mk3 :drive: which has a 2002 tax disc and I think is safe to say has been sitting in the old boys garage for all, if not most of that time. So if my fingers are correct, almost 10 years! There is 1/4 tank fuel showing on the gauge. Clearly, I need to do something...

I'm still up for this.

Matty

dixy1949 wrote:

Ian, I've had quite a few of those moments recently!

Only took the tools home once though.

Matty