My name is Nick and I am new to the forum. I have been reading it for a little while, but just became a member. I am working on replacing the water pump, timing belt, pulleys, hoses, radiator and thermostat on my 91 N/A capri. I figured while I am in there i might as well clean as much as I can also. I have changed timing belts on a lot of cars, but never a front wheel drive. Wow, big difference. No place for hands or tools. While putting everything back together, one of my water pump bolts broke in the block. I used the quart of blood technique to get it out. That is I tore up my knuckles and pinched my fingers with pliers for 2 1/2 hours until I finally got it out. Dodged a bullet there, as this is my every day driver.
The next thing I will be working on is the brakes, and the control arm bushings.
Over the last 6 months or so I have done a lot to my capri, here is a list.
Fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, front and rear struts, front hubs and bearings, front and rear rotors (I have a question about the front rotors but I'll post it on the technical page), rear calipers, rear bearings, throttle position sensor, front trans mount, new convertible top, CV axles both sides, ignition coil, spark plug wires, ball joints and outer tie rods.
I have to get it running safely before I can start doing any mods, she sat for a long time before she got forced back into action not to long ago. She has been through 2 long hibernations and has fired back up when needed both times. Gotta lover her.