Capri - Restoration (2) White 1972 1600 XL [20]

I did make some progress today but not as much as I wanted. Firstly, when I put the radiator back in, it seemed to be up much higher than normal & after checking with my other car, it was mounted about 40cms higher. After looking at the mounting brackets, I decided to drill four new mounting holes so that it could sit about 30 cms lower in the car. This was done without too much trouble & it looks a lot better. Then the radiator hoses went on. The transmission oil filler pipe was next & then the engine dipstick tube. This was really hard to get back on so a little hot water helped. The guy from ERG phoned to say the starter motor was finished so I went & collected that & then put it in. Then all the water heater hoses went on or some of them. I could not put the heater hoses on, no matter what I tried. I have come to the conclusion that I will buy a short length of 13mm hose & use that instead of the ½ inch which I have been using. There doesn’t seem to be much difference but there is a very slight difference. That was enough – I need a few days away from it!