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by ocj
Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Diff locked up
Replies: 1
Views: 8805

Diff locked up

Good morning, Well morning anyway. Anyone got some advise. i was driving the 1.6 capri home the other night and both rear wheels locked up so looks like something has gone in the diff. Had to get a recovery truck to tow her home, We couldn't get the wheels to free up. i haven't opened the diff yet b...
by ocj
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Seal for gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 13827

Thanks IanD,
You make sound so easy i'll just have to give it a go.
I'd say the gearbox has never been changed s that'l be nice and clean. :(
by ocj
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Seal for gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 13827

Seal for gearbox

How'd, I have a quick question, I've been driving the capri a bit now in this lovely weather. :lol: and i've noticed a leak at the back of the gearbox were the prop shaft goes in. Does anyone know if there is a rubber seal or is it a bearing and seal in there? Looks like it's a big job? any help wou...
by ocj
Mon May 12, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25495

Hi there, I haven't been on the website for a while now but i noticed that an old post was brought back up. The outcome was I just left the old ones on and the car hasn't been out much since then.I was out of the country for a while. I'm still on the look out for the correct bushes. And the capri wi...
by ocj
Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25495

Hi,
So i finally got a set of poly bushes for the capri.But when i went to fit them the outside of the bush was too small for the bracket even though the center hole was correct for the bar.
I thought all the bushes had the same outer dimentions.
Anyone know if this is true?

Cheers :(
by ocj
Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Severe Wobble in the Steering.
Replies: 4
Views: 8311

Thanks for the reply mfw898y,
might have to agree about the ford built in extra :lol:

Somebody was telling me about the steering rack giving faults and that you can use washers to tighten this up.
So i'll be checking into that.
by ocj
Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Severe Wobble in the Steering.
Replies: 4
Views: 8311

Severe Wobble in the Steering.

How'd all, Just want to pick your brains. I have my 1.6 capri back on the road for while now and i've recently replaced the TCA's and sterring ball joints.I haven't been able to get anti roll bar bushes for it yet to change, they definitly need changing. My question is now when i'm driving and get t...
by ocj
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:55 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25495

Cheers thev8kid :o

It's a 1980 1.6 so it might be the 19mm.
Have to check it out today.
by ocj
Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25495

LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers demo2
Should of seen that coming :o
Sure it wouldn't make sense to have the hole too big. :lol:

Thanks
by ocj
Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25495

Anti roll bar bush.

Hi,
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question, but i need to get a set of bushes for my anti roll bar and i've noticed the come in various sizes like 19mm, 24mm.
Question is what is this measurement?
Is it the with of the bush or the hole in the center?

Any help?


Cheers
OCJ
by ocj
Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:03 am
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My Capri
Replies: 11
Views: 23424

Sorry,
Forgot to check this post in a while.
The scimitar is good fun, I remember the brother use to have one.
I always thought the footwell was strange the way you have to lower yourself into it.
by ocj
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My Capri
Replies: 11
Views: 23424

Cheers agentred,

So which part of the green isle do you haunt?
by ocj
Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My Capri
Replies: 11
Views: 23424

r2d2hp,
Thanks, the best part of a year fixing it up.well weekends anyway.

agentred,
I've just got to tidy the engine up a bit and tune her up, It's been lying in a barn for the last 10 years.
by ocj
Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My Capri
Replies: 11
Views: 23424

cheers,

A bit of work left on here though,
by ocj
Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My Capri
Replies: 11
Views: 23424

My Capri

Here's my little project, It's nearly finished.
Sorry bout the pic size.


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