I dont know about the aussie capris but all the English V6 capri's used a atlas type rear end and so did quite a few of the 2Ls and all mk3/4/5 cortinas
Normally you should be able to take the lock out of your drivers door, take it to a locksmith and they can cut a key from a code stamped on/cast into it.
Had to do it with my escort and a few cars at my old work, doesn't cost much more than just getting a key cut.
Dont you have to slightly slot a hole for the auto shaft to fit?
Not if you use the flange from a mk1 diff head as well, or get a new uni joint and have a mk2 end put on the mk1 shaft.
Or are you meaning the middle mount on a 2 piece shaft?
The floor pans are the same with both mk1/2 auto/Manuel escorts, its just the autos tunnels are bigger for the 1st section, the mounts are the same aswell its just the x member and driveshaft that differ
never heard of them..any good?
Yeah man, have a few of them in my subaru aswell, there mint, nice ride etc. My escort camber tops are from them aswell.
I think bnt is the main NZ distributer for them.
Free up the intake/exhaust, you can get the injectors drilled out a lil bit then after that you will need good $ to get good power.
Also if you can get hold of them the 100 turbo (non quatro) brakes and 5 stud hubs bolt straght on (need to fit 4 stud wheel bearings in the front) they are a lot bigger and work well with the factory master cyl. I have done the conversion myself previosly.
Thats a real good idea if your on a budget.
Also paying for the head to be crack tested is worth it.
Concur! had mine tested before the ports were tidy'd up
Could also use a morrie/austin/worsly etc 1300 engine, or iv seen a austin alglero 1800 fitted in a mini. Also the mg metro front brakes are a good upgrade for minis (if you can find them)