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by OLD SKOOL KID
Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: OIL.. Whats your opion
Replies: 7
Views: 16888

stupidly high pressure

Must agree stupidly high oil pressure when coupled to hc/hp pump(been there done that) but after fitting oil cooler and about 2 mtrs of pipe its more back to normal.
That is how it is with the valvoline oil can`t say about others.
by OLD SKOOL KID
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:05 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: OIL.. Whats your opion
Replies: 7
Views: 16888

20/50-10/30 my pr

Appreciate your comments one of the reasons I use the 20/50 not the 10/40 is the heat range is a lot better and as my engine is a V with nos :lol: etc it tends to run a bit on the warm side. Approvals/Performance Levels Viscosity Grade/Other Test 10W-30 20W-50 Vis @ 100°C (cSt) 11.5 20.5 Vis @ 40°C ...
by OLD SKOOL KID
Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Ford Capri silicone coolant hose kits.
Replies: 8
Views: 21801

hose`s.????

will post more info when available
watch ths space.
by OLD SKOOL KID
Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Ford Capri silicone coolant hose kits.
Replies: 8
Views: 21801

Ford Capri silicone coolant hose kits.

Do any of you out there know the part numbers for the hose?s as fitted to our beloved capris as there is a silicone hose manufacture not far from me who?s is willing to make coloured silicone hoses if he can get patterns maybe ably to get a discount...for all.. will let u all know as and when. Wish ...
by OLD SKOOL KID
Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: OIL.. Whats your opion
Replies: 7
Views: 16888

OIL.. Whats your opion

Oil tried a few over the years.GTX ok in its day, Mobil 1 when it first came out £30 for 4 ltrs.down side for me ( piper oil pump packed up when using this) GTX magnatec tried it for a while,then told by one of my oval racer friends told me "that green s*** blown up a few XR2 around here" stopped us...
by OLD SKOOL KID
Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: anyone know how the blue v8s doing
Replies: 33
Views: 59171

anyone know how the blue v8s doing

Big Block V8 Capri
Not mine but was following the build with interest
is itstill on going,. :?:
by OLD SKOOL KID
Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:23 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Left hand pull
Replies: 17
Views: 25131

Two other areas to check would be the front anti roll bar bushes as under breaking the inertia makes the roll bar move if the near-side bush is u/s that will cause the n/s wheel to move further back that the o/s this would also cause the steering wheel to wobble The second thing to check is that bot...