Just bought a 2.8i Special that is a non starter and I`m getting stuck into the fuel injection system. It seems someone has had a good go at trying to get it going shall we say and I've found the fuel distributor to be siezed and clogged up. So I've bought a Salvos kit for the fuel distributor but I'm struggling to find a plastic collar/O ring as shown in the attached picture....has anyone had this issue before? It sits on the metering unit near to the cause filter.
You could give the guy here a call as he's rebuilt a few of mine over the years https://www.kmipetrolinjection.co.uk/index.htm I think his name is Ken, but couldn't find the old emails to confirm, but he's a really nice guy and his work is outstanding, he may sell the part you need.
Welcome to the forum nice to see another local ish member, im in a village near Watton and also help run the Face ache, sorry, book page EACC for capri owners in the East Anglia region, if you need any help at all just ask, no question is a stupid one, good to see a pic of your car, a but rough round the edges but on here that dont mater, as its another Capri heading on to the road and thats all that maters Rog
welcome in if it wasnt a challenge it would be boring !! depending from where you hail.. also look out for a chap called Thomas Gilley (https://www.facebook.com/thomas.s.gilley.7) he has a rather good reputation with the old K-Jet, and when the chance arises, he does wee tours sorting folk out as well ...
Hi all. Many thanks for the help and advice. Caprinerd I will get on the old face ache and hopefully chat there. Will definately drop the chap a line as recommended. Yeah the ole capri is a bit rough but it's all doable and who doesn't love a challenge hey
Just an update guys. I've spoken to an expert....really knowledgeable on K Jetronic. The offending item is a shim designed to give extra support to the gauze filter around the metering unit. It can be left out on a rebuild without any side effects! So it's now in the bin!
Have you got pics of offending shim, would be helpful, start a members car thread, if you don't mind.
good idea on the members thread - Chris, this will get you started.. if you want any of the other posts moved over just let me know http://www.capripower.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/my-white-28i-special.45446/
