2nd Aug 2014, 16:47
Try adjusting the hand brake to loosen it up some. Also, in my Capri XR2, the rear caliper pins rusted up and froze the caliper, so try cleaning up all the caliper sliding pins.
Hope this helps you out, Chris Marino.
2nd Dec 2014, 19:40
I have a 1991 Capri XR2 turbo. It runs fine except for when I put it in gear and go to take off. When the boost starts to kick in, it starts to backfire. Any ideas on what may cause that?
28th Feb 2017, 05:06
I have a 91 Mercury Capri XR2 1.6L. It is an amazing car. I've only had it for a couple of days. It's a 5 speed transmission. I've never drove another car like this one. When I start the car and turn it off, the boost gauge will jump up half way, then drop. After that it doesn't do anything, but you can still hear the whistle from the turbo. I only paid $150 for it. I wouldn't sell it for anything.
6th Apr 2017, 00:53
My '92 N/A Capri is my 150 mile a day commuter. I just bought a '92 XR2 for a cheap source of parts, but it runs so well I'm thinking of fixing the rust and driving it.
Those who complain about availability of mechanical parts... It's a Mazda 323.
10th May 2020, 00:33
The Capri 1.6 is a non-interference engine. Losing a timing belt will not "blow a motor". I have had the experience at 70mph and had the car back on the road in an hour.
The car heated to redline for 2 miles with no damage to anything. 2,000 miles later it is just screaming down the highway. These motors are bullet-proof.
19th Nov 2022, 00:34
I have a head light sticking, it’s vacuumed and electric, how can I fix it? It’s a 91 Mercury Capri Turbo XR2.
11th Aug 2013, 18:29
You need to replace the electronic control module inside the distributor.