i just bought a 2.8 capri and it got a bit of a running problem. it starts and drives ok but when it gets warm everytime i get 2 a junction and stop the car cuts out. the car starts afterwards but it really pissing me off any1 got any ideas wot it could be? the car has had a full service plugs leads filter dizzy cap and rotor arm and fuel filter. think it might b a fuelling problem as there is a smell of petrol when i start it.

 

Have you tried raising the idle speed ?
Failing that check it is not running lean.
tabetha

 

Had loads of 2.8s mate.check the breathers!

 

Had a xr4i was the slowest sierra I ever had, slower than my 2.1 auto by a long way, wish I had never bought it, but did look ace.
tabetha

 

tried raiseing the idle with the idle screw but it doesnt seem 2 make the revs pic up. thought about ajusting the mixture screw but not sure which way 2 turn it.
wheres the breathers at on a 2.8?
i know wot u mean by the 2.8 feeling slow seems quick 1 minute and slow the next i reckon my 2.0 pinto mk2 escort was quicker off the mark but the capri is so much nicer 2 drive.
started saving for some yb power now

 

Screw on fuel distributor is as far as can remember clockwise to richen, but VERY sensitive, so only a little turn at a time.
tabetha

 

cheers will try it today see if it makes a difference

 

Have u been on the capri power web site i know there is a lad on there n he knows everything about capris n i mean everything.

 

cheers mate will have a look.

checked the plugs which have only been in a week and they where white. so that means it running lean doesnt it?

 

YEP white is lean IF they are the correct heat rating plugs.
tabetha

 

You cant set the idle fuel properly DIY. You need to go to a garrage so they can see the emission while adjusting it.