Capri Technical Forum:

Ok I'm uncertain on this 2.9 EFI conversion already. Can anyone tell me what cars have this engine? I noticed 96 and 97 scorpios have a 2.9 12valve so was gonna find one of those as they're pretty cheap now and at only 10yrs old there's some good example out there. Is that the engine I want or do I ...

Fantastic

That's kinda what I wanted to hear as I've reached the same conclusion myself.

I've found an MT75 and custom prop, a replacement diff and am working on the 2.9EFi

I'll no doubt keep you updated by default, cos as soon as I get the bits I'll be stuck again!!

Cheers
Matt

Hi there I have a 2.8i S with about 130k on the clock and a plurality of ominus noises going on: Whining diff (loud) Tappets that won't shut up, despite adjustment Engine knockng/rattling that neither I, nor my local garage recognise I do, however, have a resprayed body in pretty good condition. I'm...

Ok, cheers mate

I actually don't know what cam I have, but I've had a hunt through the website and they all require 0.36Inlet and 0.41Outlet. I've set them to 0.35 and 0.40mm, and I lent towards the loose side anyway so I'll put it back together and see what I've got.

Thanks again
Matt

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately that still leaves me a little uncertain about turning the key. It has a kent cam but it was put in before I bought the car so I know nothing about it. I've set the clearences as per haynes now. Is it safe to drive it? If the clearences are too tight for the differ...

Hi There I have a 2.8i and it makes a light ticking that changes with engine speed. Numerous people told me to adjust the 'tappets' to sort this out. I took this to mean check and set the valves clearences (please correct me if I'm wrong). I'm setting them this afternoon, as per haynes, but am a bit...

So it is, and my numbers do match. Many thanks. The parts suppliers kept thinking it was a Puma. I presumed this was because Ford used the same letter E to denote both cars but still wanted to check my plate hadn't been changed. Looks fine though.

Cheers
Matt

Hi all I have a 2.8 special and want to chack the VIN plate is correct. One thing I want to do is to find some of the stamps on the chassis and check they're the same as the number on the plate but I don't know where to look and am reluctant to start pulling up the carpets if I don't have to. Anyone...