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by ste4296
Thu May 01, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: smoking pinto
Replies: 2
Views: 10261

Stem Seals?

Have you tried replacing the stem seals? i know my mk1 cappa smoked like a bi*ch soon after i got it because i put a high grade motorsport oil in the engine that eroded the stem seals. I know its a ball ache of a job but i cant realy think of any other reason as to why it would be smoking! message m...
by ste4296
Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 2.0 litre pinto or red top zetec, whats your opinion?
Replies: 11
Views: 27196

Pinto or Zetec?

Hey Fordaholic, im fairly new to this place but im 19 too and have a 1972 mk1 capri, iv got a 2.0ltr pinto engine with a type9 sierra gear box, it goes like stink and after putting it on the gas analizer, and setting the mix right on the 32/36 dgav twin stage webber carb it gets about 45 mile to the...