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by Coops
Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My 1.6 Laser
Replies: 2
Views: 10621

is it the back plate gasket on the diff leaking?
if so you can get a replacement gasket on ebay etc
by Coops
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: scottish newbie
Replies: 15
Views: 35051

sorted it for you mate,
by Coops
Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Engine Conversions
Topic: mk1 engine conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 14085

Hi mate long time no speak,

i recomend the 24v in the mk1,
caprisport did a blue mk1 two years ago and it looked fookin ace and factory,

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Visit Caprisports 24V page.
speak to member CSR, he maybe able to assist you mate.
by Coops
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Engine Conversions
Topic: 2.9 24v cosworth conversion
Replies: 12
Views: 24101

what engine mounts you using?
by Coops
Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:59 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My 2.0Laser, conversion to 5.0L
Replies: 7
Views: 20321

mine is doubtful for this year at present,
but gives me time to save.

Caprisport are the main forum sponsor mate if you want to talk brakes :wink:
by Coops
Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My 2.0Laser, conversion to 5.0L
Replies: 7
Views: 20321

Hi Mate,
glad you found us,
i have been following your build on capripower.

welcome to the forum.
by Coops
Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Ford Capri silicone coolant hose kits.
Replies: 8
Views: 21818

Not sure where roose motorsport are based mate,
i deal with them over the phone.
by Coops
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Front camber adjustment and spacers
Replies: 3
Views: 11373

Caprisport maybe able to help you on this matter,
by Coops
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128574

Blimey 5yrs, you got any info on your serp belt mate? as we are having probs finding one for my car? been told its TVR specific and only available via a TVR dealer, Just had an email saying i need for a non A/C serp engine 7PK1850 (ERR-5267) yours got any markings on mate? more pics for you: Managed...
by Coops
Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128574

got 90% of the serp front fitted this weekend, made the bracket adaptor for the powersteering pump bracket (my heads got a bolt missing) and thats fitted a treat, (thanks to Jon and Neil for there help) http://www.v8forum.co.uk/images/newengine/DSCF2162.JPG http://www.v8forum.co.uk/images/newengine/...
by Coops
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover - 3.5 V8 (Advice Needed)
Replies: 6
Views: 16155

3.5 efi as they are higher comp than the carb v8's,
or a 3.9 v8 have the best of both then,
the 4.6 is prone to liner problems due to heat and fueling probs
by Coops
Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover - 3.5 V8 (Advice Needed)
Replies: 6
Views: 16155

the standard 3.5 is around around 150bhp, and weighs about 20lb heavier than a pinto, but is a lot lighter than a v6 ford, (2.8-3.0) at a guess 190bhp, nothing special about the 4.2 heads this is rovers down fall, and the most expensive part to tune to get decent power out of them, a cheap upgrade i...
by Coops
Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128574

Not much done today due to the weather, :( Rocker gear fitted, adjustable pushrods and lifter preload set: http://www.v8forum.co.uk/images/newengine/DSCF2108.JPG Rocker covers now fitted, along with inlet gasket: http://www.v8forum.co.uk/images/newengine/DSCF2109.JPG Serp interim Front end now fitte...
by Coops
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128574

At last a few pics of my new engine to wet your appetite: A BIG thank you to Jon and Neil at caprisport for the use of part of their workshop. setting N01 piston at TDC ready for dialling the NEW Crower high lift cam in, http://www.v8forum.co.uk/images/newengine/DSCF2078.JPG Side view showing ARP ra...
by Coops
Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: Latest Forum News
Topic: Parts Offers
Replies: 0
Views: 7439

Parts Offers

have just been informed by Caprisport that through out the year they will be offering the forum, selected amount of parts at discounted rates, for example un painted axle location kits, strut braces etc, as i have news of the offers and prices i will keep you all informed, These will be offered to G...