Mark 2 3.0s capri project
08 July 2003, 11:20 AM
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Hi All
Now my lancia is finished and I am bored I thought I would start work on my Capri mark 2 3.0s that has been in storage for the last 4 years. At the moment I am trying to unseize the front calipers, remove the matt black paint from the crome and then somehow unseize the clutch.
Here are a few photos taken yesterday
Now my lancia is finished and I am bored I thought I would start work on my Capri mark 2 3.0s that has been in storage for the last 4 years. At the moment I am trying to unseize the front calipers, remove the matt black paint from the crome and then somehow unseize the clutch.
Here are a few photos taken yesterday
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14 July 2003, 01:14 PM
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Have you tried your local motor factor?
I got princess four pots from mine and although they were £95 each they were still the cheapest place i found.
My Ford M16 calipers i fitted to my sunbeam were siezzed solid.
I had to use a G clamp on one side of the caliper to hold the piston back then pump the brake pedal till it pushed the siezed one out. I repeated this unitl i got all four (2 per caliper) to move propperly, then i stripped them down. Re polished the pistons and bores and fitted new seals (About £5 from the MF).
The bores and pistons had some pitting on them, but as long as its all nice and clean and polished it doesnt impede operation too much.
An afternoons work and fully functioning calipers.
Hope this is of use.
jono
I got princess four pots from mine and although they were £95 each they were still the cheapest place i found.
My Ford M16 calipers i fitted to my sunbeam were siezzed solid.
I had to use a G clamp on one side of the caliper to hold the piston back then pump the brake pedal till it pushed the siezed one out. I repeated this unitl i got all four (2 per caliper) to move propperly, then i stripped them down. Re polished the pistons and bores and fitted new seals (About £5 from the MF).
The bores and pistons had some pitting on them, but as long as its all nice and clean and polished it doesnt impede operation too much.
An afternoons work and fully functioning calipers.
Hope this is of use.
jono
Are they hard to do?
15 July 2003, 08:10 AM
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If its M or P16 calipers they'll only be (i think) £5 - £10 for the kits.
Usually included new piston seals, and new dust seals (And sometimes new O rings for inside).
I split my callipers to make it easier. You just have to makesure you get the bolts nice and tight when you re-assemble. It would be good to use a torque wrench (but none are especially accurate) but the manufacturers wont give the torque settings.
Its not hard Just spend time polishing everything really well.
Be carefull if you do this as you can scratch things baddly, but i used a clean rag balled up and fitted to the end of a variable speed drill to polish the inside of the bores.
Its also a good idea to clean the exterior of the caliper using a rotary wire brush etc.
One word of advice, make sure if you use a lubriacant use either brake fluid or brake fluid compatible grease. If you use some greases / oils the affect the rubber seals and cause them to grow. It then makes it impossible to get them back together.
Hope this helps.
Jono
Usually included new piston seals, and new dust seals (And sometimes new O rings for inside).
I split my callipers to make it easier. You just have to makesure you get the bolts nice and tight when you re-assemble. It would be good to use a torque wrench (but none are especially accurate) but the manufacturers wont give the torque settings.
Its not hard Just spend time polishing everything really well.
Be carefull if you do this as you can scratch things baddly, but i used a clean rag balled up and fitted to the end of a variable speed drill to polish the inside of the bores.
Its also a good idea to clean the exterior of the caliper using a rotary wire brush etc.
One word of advice, make sure if you use a lubriacant use either brake fluid or brake fluid compatible grease. If you use some greases / oils the affect the rubber seals and cause them to grow. It then makes it impossible to get them back together.
Hope this helps.
Jono
15 July 2003, 01:48 PM
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I think (but will in no way be held accountable for my comment if its wrong) that its M16 calipers on your capri.
It might be stamped on the casting somewhere. Its been a while since i did mine, but i cant remeber off hand.
If you go to a Motor factors (Not halfords etc)(Always Advertise in Yellow Pages) and tell them the year and make of the car. They should be able to tell you what seal kit you need and give (or order it) for you.
Hope this is of help. Any more queries email me on pryorj@stiell.co.uk
Not sure if ill be back on Scooby net today as my boss is watching me. OOps maybe i should do some work.
It might be stamped on the casting somewhere. Its been a while since i did mine, but i cant remeber off hand.
If you go to a Motor factors (Not halfords etc)(Always Advertise in Yellow Pages) and tell them the year and make of the car. They should be able to tell you what seal kit you need and give (or order it) for you.
Hope this is of help. Any more queries email me on pryorj@stiell.co.uk
Not sure if ill be back on Scooby net today as my boss is watching me. OOps maybe i should do some work.
18 July 2003, 11:51 AM
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Paul, a friend of mine is currently trying to restore a capri 2.0s and is looking for a few spares:
specifically a parcel shelf, sills, black interior but any other parts anyone has?
thanks on her behalf
specifically a parcel shelf, sills, black interior but any other parts anyone has?
thanks on her behalf
20 July 2003, 08:34 PM
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Hi
I got an email the other day that confused me asking about bits. I have no spares at all and getting hold of them isn't easy
(I got told "try beaulieu motor museum" when I asked for capri bits at a scrappy yesterday 
you could try here because there are links and parts for sale.
All the best
Paul
Hi
I got an email the other day that confused me asking about bits. I have no spares at all and getting hold of them isn't easy
(I got told "try beaulieu motor museum" when I asked for capri bits at a scrappy yesterday you could try here because there are links and parts for sale.All the best
Paul
