The Capri Laser - Page 5

Lordy · 29th May 2020, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Dallas

It must be true, I am going through a midlife crisis, but I don't care, life is too short, lets have some fun.

I'm hitting the open road and forgetting ones age, I just need to remember my way back.

From one ford fan too other this beeping fantastic live life too the fullest my friend midlife crisis if anyone tells you that I''d tell them too beep off.

Loving the photos and of course loving the capri.
The car you always promised yourself Again.

Dallas · 29th May 2020, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Lordy

Loving the photos and of course loving the capri.
The car you always promised yourself Again.

Hey thanks Dave, I blame you

you got me into Capri's again.

Synchromesh · 29th May 2020, 19:14

I had a 76 Mk3 Cortina and a 77 Mk4 Cortina with that engine. The 76 was running well and the engine was quiet but over time the fuel economy got worse and worse. I traced it to valve clearances that had closed up. I adjusted them back to recommended clearances and economy returned to normal. Fortunately I caught it before any valve damage.

RPWC · 30th May 2020, 09:03

Check,out those bumper over riders.

Dallas · 30th May 2020, 18:55

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Check,out those bumper over riders.

You wouldn't believe how expensive those riders are Rich?

Dallas · 31st May 2020, 10:10

Nearly 50 vs Early 20's, some things never change.

Saga Lout · 31st May 2020, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Nearly 50 vs Early 20's, some things never change.

Have you joined the Capri club yet? it's run by John Hill and is a great club. They have meets a couple of times a year at Badgers Hill.

Dallas · 31st May 2020, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Saga Lout

Have you joined the Capri club yet? it's run by John Hill and is a great club. They have meets a couple of times a year at Badgers Hill.

Already done Mike.

Saga Lout · 31st May 2020, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Already done Mike.

It looks like I'm likely to inherit my brothers 2.0 Ghia MK2, if it comes to pass I'll see you at a meet down there.

Dallas · 31st May 2020, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Saga Lout

It looks like I'm likely to inherit my brothers 2.0 Ghia MK2, if it comes to pass I'll see you at a meet down there.

That would be great Mike, it would be great to finally meet you.

30th May 2020, 09:03	#44
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Check,out those bumper over riders. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

29th May 2020, 19:14	#43
Synchromesh Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Preston Posts: 624 Thanks: 50 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	I had a 76 Mk3 Cortina and a 77 Mk4 Cortina with that engine. The 76 was running well and the engine was quiet but over time the fuel economy got worse and worse. I traced it to valve clearances that had closed up. I adjusted them back to recommended clearances and economy returned to normal. Fortunately I caught it before any valve damage.

31st May 2020, 10:10	#46
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Nearly 50 vs Early 20's, some things never change.