Here's Everything WRONG With My CHEAP Survivor *1992 Mercury Capri XR2*

I bought this 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 for the smoking price of $2,500. It's a coupe, it has a Mazda drivetrain, it's turbo'd it's intercooled, it's a manual, and it's fun to drive. Nothing could go wrong right? Wrong. It's all broke and today, we start solving problem after problem to make this car worthy of it's doorstop shape. I didn't really plan on fixing everything today but that just sort of happened, there's not to much left to fix after this!
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[@scottcol23]

looks like the Euroasian Auto, Inc. has a 1991 Capri front glass for $95. I would call old Urination BOB ASAP.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Everyone up this too the top , so JR sees it.

[@stevevarholy2011]

These were much more common in Australia, so his next step would be to try to have Crocodile Dundee send a windshield over.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

That is a steal, especially if it is Ford original glass!

[@thebigfranker]

Bob has EVERYTHING

[@elesjuan]

I'm curious where the "$700 for everything" came from? The dealer? I popped over to rockauto and Cardone calipers are about $60 a pop, Raybestos rotors are about $17 each, Centric front pads are $20 for both fronts and about $18 for both rears. Hell - Even napa's parts were only slightly more expensive.

[@philipr7686]

The 1990s were 'cool'! The 90s music on your evening drive! The inadvertent 90s TV show reference, "That's Incredible!" with Fran Tarkenton!

[@tomburns2332]

I used to have one of these they have a Mazda engine from a 323 parts should be everywhere, they are here in Australia anyway

[@hoimarvonditfuth-siefken6933]

Wait until the eletrical gremlins pop up. I remember a regulator was 90 something, a headlight- switch north of 250 bucks...... 15 years ago! By the way: don´t break the top handle. It´s 100 bucks, too. ;-)

[@devinledford6662]

I have the same car but not the xr2 model just the base model it’s a really fun car

[@1leggeddog]

Lowered a bit, Better wheels Bit more power Would be a nice ride

[@variousengineering1965]

Might I suggest a festiva next?

[@williamzimmerman5723]

A little info to this is a combination of 3 cars

[@canchume]

Did you try rock auto lol ,I gave a quick search and have everything lol

[@James-sir]

Where is the Cadillac that looks like that?

[@meflog2]

I had to replace that hose on my 93 Escort GT 1.6. Ford wanted $10 for that hose and Mazda wanted $3. Guess which I got. Both part numbers were searched by the same dealer. Crazy

[@mexicanspec]

Ford had to buy it from Mazda and put on their mark up.

[@wgriffith4520]

You need some WatchJRGo plates to slap in that front bracket.

[@braaapattack2937]

From destroying a ridgeline to now jrgo… polar opposites 😂

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Haha yup same. Did you know WD is selling a shirt for $1,000? And it says ‘this shirt costs $1,000 😂 that guy

[@herbiehusker1889]

Who was destroying a ridgeline? I would love to see that.

[@braaapattack2937]

Whistlingdiesel

[@strtrcril87]

Same here. Both great entertainment though.

[@tr4tribe914]

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[@marinrockstar7254]

I just found one of those at a yunk yard in Oceanside CA

[@daytonafuntim]

I saw one at a funk yard once myself in Peoria, IL.

[@htownblue11]

90’s cars were so cool man. Touch of modern mixed with some simplicity of old and styling that was unique. Glad you show love for all types of rides JR. it’s part of what makes your channel great. PS- OREILLY SPONSOR THIS MAN!

[@rxtuninginc8444]

This must have been before corporate said he's not allowed to use the computers in the store lol

[@Panzer67]

A bit melodramatic to play the 80s synth music when taking out a battery.

[@andrewthomason3857]

14:25 You needed a Sonny Crockett linen suit jacket and some kind of expensive sunglasses for this shot.

[@kimosabbe50]

And his wife wearing capris 😉

[@MrEGOMACHINE]

UN-OBTAINIUM- A mythical part that used to exist but is now a unicorn and that if seen in the wild , would be either unusable or , price prohibitive.

[@jonathanj.4800]

I must give credit for the Capri-Sun joke.

[@phyrexiancoffee6324]

My best friend has a 1990 Camry DLX V6 that still has the R12 A/C unconverted. He bought it from his grandad and it still blows nice and cold.

[@CommodoreFan64]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it till it is.

[@phyrexiancoffee6324]

@@CommodoreFan64 Exactly what I told him. When the day comes, it will be converted. But considering it's only got 78,000 miles on it and is still cold, I honestly don't know when that day will be.

[@clifbradley]

Who says Hoovie gets all the cool cars. That Escalade in Riptide Blue..psshhhhh..they made thousands of those. JR wouldn't trade his Capri for that Platinum Edition Escalade. I'm sure of it....well 45% sure of it...

[@taelorwatson9822]

I was wondering what that color was

[@norriszappa25]

A girl i dated 20 years ago drove one of these . I haven't seen one since lol. I could be mistaken but i don't think they sold very well

[@StankMask]

Same! She had a red one, manual. Haha

[@timkaldahl]

I see girls everywhere. I wouldn't know about selling one though.

[@battycowboy]

A girl or a Capri?

[@bennetfox]

That was the same problem my friend ran into with his Capri, it was hard to track down parts for it. Which reminds me, check your wheel bearings and make sure they're plenty lubricated.

[@generaloranger6150]

Pontiac G8 guys: My car is an Aussie Holden. JR: Hold my FWD Mercury Capri.

[@Ss010101]

How many letters is a KS vanity plate? :D

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Back in the day there was quite a few Capri's around of this vintage mostly in the color Red. Those center caps look like a rotary engine, also being it is based on a Mazda 323 are brakes the same or one off Ford from downunder ?

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Same as a Mazda 323. I owned a Capri XR2 20 years ago.

[@dragonbrownies517]

That's a gorgeous car. Like, I love the Miata and MG? But this. It reminds me of an Escort and Foxbody Mustang all in one, but topless.

[@jmorris023]

Ugh, I owned a 93 XR2 in college. It was fast and fun to drive, but I always thought it was really ugly compared to the Miata or CRX.

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

You need to get your hands on a early 90s Mitsubishi Diamante. Such cool cars

[@blaakrose]

Great car.

[@WatchJRGo]

I'm a fan of it so far! 💯

[@keithdosik]

My favorite KZbinr! Love you JR

[@MacGyverHatesGuns]

In the driving at the end, I hear the “booost” lol but the boost gauge is basically reading zero…. Thoughts?

[@WatchJRGo]

It comes up if you stay in the boost 🍻

[@BFKAnthony817]

Oh shit, it's basically a front engined MR2 Ford? At least those tail lights look similar. How sick! Never heard of these. I knew about the other front engine Capri's based on the Fox body Mustang but this is news to me.

[@Jackalski57]

The Fox Chassis Capris weren't even the first ones. They actually came out in the early 70's here in the US and are quite beloved in the UK. They were originally called the Ford Capri as well. The V6 was a nice engjne to have in those, or at least the 2.0L OHC inline 4. They could be modded and tuned quite well.

[@ET5150]

Ford Laser were very popular in Australia as a hatch , basically a 323 with facelift. This is basically a 323 chassis and drivetrain. Local consensus at the time was it shouldn't have been called a Capri

[@ToasterCoasterAdventures]

heaps rotting away in Australia, theres one in a carport around the corner from me, hasnt moved in years, the clubsprint aussie version was the last and best

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Yep, clubsprint would be the only one I’d own.

[@05tep]

Chose one of these over a miata back in ‘93, needed the extra practicality of a back seat and boot for. Had it for 8 years, loved it, but when it came time to get back into a small convertible 10 years later I bought a ‘90 miata because it was going to be easier to source spare parts as it got older. A shame, the Capri was a sweet handling little front driver, and had less scuttle shake than either of my miatas.

[@scottcol23]

90's cars are my favorite! There is just something special about a tiny turbo 5speed car with no TC, No ABS, and no top! Things like this could not exist today.

[@Lazar.7299]

Is this front wheel drive?

[@lohostege]

Yeah​@@Lazar.7299

[@alexandermckay8594]

Cracks me up that he keeps walking back and forth to the toolbox. It's on wheels for a reason JR! Could you retro fit 323 brakes on that thing?

[@spuwho]

Ford-Pilkington glass for the windshield. You can order from down under for $135AUS (www.autoglasswarehouse.com.au/ford-capri-sa-1-1989-to-1-1994-2dr-convertible-fro). Many of the US retail glass shops want $300+ if they have one in stock. There are several junkyards who have them as well, you just have to look.

[@STho205]

I had the choice of buying a white 1992 Capri new or a used white 1990 Miata. I chose wisely. 256k mi and 21 years old before i said bye to a fully running car....it wasn't a Capri.

[@willr69420]

*Wheeee! Early GANG!*

[@anomamos9095]

If you contact a glass company in Australia called O"Briens and tell them you have a Capri that needs a windshield You will be laughed at for about five minutes or so then they will check their back stock and offer you their entire remaining stock because no one in Australia is dumb enough to still have a Crapi, There might however still be a few in South Africa Singapore or New Zealand

[@hensleymp]

safelite auto glass was able to make one for my 1981 celica. its also a one off windshield.

[@koolaid53]

My first car was an 81 Celica ST. I drove it until she just wore out. I wish I still had the car, it was fun to drive.

[@hensleymp]

@@koolaid53 it is a hoot to drive and not be able to get in trouble at the same time. lol

[@michaelmartinezjr7265]

80’s Capri is the biznezz!!

[@clifbradley]

Ford and Holden in Australia really can build some cars. Shame that GM killed Holden with their ineptness. Ford Australia pumps out some nice cars that we don't get. But we also get guns, Raptors, TRX and C8's.

[@dlunn196]

Could, not can, they closed down auto manufacturing in Australia after building some epic cars. Ford Australia now designs epic cars including the new Bronco that we don't get here in Australia. We got this Capri in Australia badged Ford Capri in Right hand drive and they were built at the Ford Homebush plant which later closed and the site was repurposed for the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The Capri was based on the Ford Laser/Mazda 323 platform.

[@davidthomas9]

The Capris were built in Broadmeadows (Melbourne), I remember the Vic Premier at the time making a big deal of the first batch sent Stateside. The Lasers came out of Homebush, except for the turbos which were Mazda builds.

[@clifbradley]

The Ford Laser was the Escort over here. My uncle was a huge Mopar nut, but he had an Escort hatchback and the wagon. Oddly enough, his wife had the Mazda 323 which was basically the same car. Later, he got the Dodge Dakota R/T when it first came out and my aunt got the Mazda MX6 which was basically a Probe and they trashed Ford, even though his wife was basically driving a Ford and he still needed to drive his Escort and we rally raced his Escort a few times. I don't know how the Laer did in Australia, but here in Florida, the Escort soaked up the dirt, sand, swamp and snakes just fine. We speedball raced in his truck from the panhandle of Florida to Key Largo. We took the MX6 to a race around the state and it did horrible. It's always neat to hear about the different vehicles people get in other countries and how well they do, or don't lol

[@lxh4310]

Crazy to believe this is the same channel that uploaded “shooting sawed off 12GA shotgun one handed”

[@jasonxterra]

Was wondering....what type of work gloves are you using? Been looking for some for a while. Thanks

[@JonBlondell]

Yup, Jonny is the best, by far! You are definitely getting better, fast!!

[@KevRalph]

I had a capri back when they were mustang clothes. Slowest car I ever had. 1984, four cylinder non-turbo.. could barely make it up a hill

[@Jackalski57]

Sadly, that 2.3L was a dog for a car that heavy. I had an '86 with a 5.0L V8 HO with fuel injection, AOD tranny and a 3.27 limited slip rear. I'd always laugh as the guys with their buzz bomb ricers would fly by on the flats, thinking they had power and were fast. Then we got to a good hill and I'd wave and laugh at them as I flew by them uphill. She was a beast for her time!

[@michaelrugarber3785]

You can still get R12 off ebay. I stocked up for my 88 Fj62

[@johnmoore5910]

A good trick for hiding the holes after you remove the front licence plate frame is to use apoulstry button covers with screws. You can paint the plastic covers the body color of the car.

[@AndrewAMartin]

*upholstery...

[@rxtuninginc8444]

God damn. You were so far off on that spelling even autocorrect couldn't help you. It was probably wondering wtf is this guy trying to type

[@onetime359]

JR luv the channel just a small piece of advice. Buy a mic you can put on your shirt everytime you turn your head the sound is horrible. Luv the channel.

[@Cartier_specialist]

It kinda reminds me of the 1992 Mercury Cougar only smaller.

[@mexicanspec]

Do you mean the one that came out in 1999?

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@mexicanspec Know the previous generation.

[@mexicanspec]

@@Cartier_specialist How does this remind you of a 1992 Cougar? I am kind of stumped.

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@mexicanspec The profile shape of the car. In profile it looks like a 3/4 scale 1992 Mercury Cougar.

[@craigs831]

I plugged it into safelite, got a quote 😅. $509.99 installed.

[@kyledexter485]

Crazy about a mercury.

[@fredderf551]

Try Mazda cars for part and Australia( Ford capri )for parts you can't get new.

[@williamkelley7654]

Rock Auto has all the brake parts for cheap money there, did you check them first?

[@HazeyAuto]

Australian Fords loved using the XR nameplate… we had the XR2 (Capri), XR4 (Fiesta), XR5 (Focus) XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 (Falcon).

[@RobertCookFilms]

The Mercury Cougar also had an XR-7 package. I didn't know about the others, though.

[@jamesrochon2195]

Can definitely relate to cool unique vehicles and trying to find parts. Good job!

[@ClassicStreetIron]

I really wanted one of these back in the day, same for the Saturn Sky Redline.

[@James-ch8qm]

Well this is probably best time to get them they super cheap and even though this guy says parts are hard to find actually they are really easy. I got one for $2000

[@JaredsGarage]

This car is BEGGING for a bleed valve on that turbo

[@davidhutchison3343]

I remember when the Capri was announced in Australia, and it was going to be a winner, as the world's best new convertible. Then the Mazda MX5 was released, which killed the demand for the Capri. I'm surprised you can find any parts for them, as not many were sold.

[@adobewanjerkobi]

A friend at work bought one of these in 5 speed manual and the first thing that blew when I rode with her was a brake line haha

[@f1rules555]

Maybe your next flip can be a Merkur XR4Ti

[@helirobk9]

The Ford Capri and the Leyland P76 were both considered Australian failures in automotive manufacturing. Not because they were bad cars, but because they just didn’t sell well. The Leyland P76’s big selling point was that you could fit a 44 gallon drum in the boot (trunk).

[@Nakedbumbum]

U can get r12 in those camping butane bottles it's butane and propane mix which what was r12 my 88 I did that and boy big difference from 134

[@that1guy82]

Lewis street glass will make custom glass. I'm sure It'd cost more too

[@TheBobeh420]

stoked for your content everyday Jr keep it up!!

[@herbiehusker1889]

Buy a Geo Metro Convertible next time.

[@jarradmoore6939]

Nowhere near as cool as a Uk Ford Capri

[@eelecurb]

140 MPH speedometer seems.....optimistic? 😉

[@jeffreypierson2064]

You were at O'Reilly's and didn't buy less than $20 worth of spark plugs? smdh

[@WatchJRGo]

It's like 10ft away 🤷‍♂️

[@ohwowgus]

i’m 16 and my first car is currently a 1993 mercury capri….not xr2 just original. but oh my god is it fun to drive. i’ve taught myself standard driving it and i love it. it is very beat up but in driving condition. if you see this i’d like to talk to you about repairs and helping me work on it.

[@shysgarage2405]

Well if you aren't going to put the top up while it's parked in the shop, I hope you at least put a car cover over it to keep the dirt and dust from the shop out of the interior... 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@masoncrary4589]

I remember there being a guy who parted out (modern) capri when I had a non turbo a few years back. Some of those plastic pieces can be impossible to find.

[@vermontvermont9292]

Tune up and clean out everything . Flushes and things like that .

[@markcochran2246]

I had a '91 n/a, most part were expensive & had to be special ordered from Australia, when you do the tune up replace the chip in the distributor, I learned than the hard way

[@markcochran2246]

Also it was cheaper to rebuild the alternator then to replace

[@geezerdiamond]

Such a sweet car. With my European eyes it has a whiff of Pontiac Fiero about it which is no bad thing. What a survivor though; if some leaves and a coolant leak are the worst offenders, it’s done well 👍

[@cesarefunkgio3597]

Good eye! You're right! That Fiero was rear mid engine, also similar to the Toyota MR2. Nothing wrong with the design, except the American market wasn't ready for it at that time. The *1986 Fiero GT* was one of my favorites American designs by then; it looked a little wider than the original one. I had a Mercury Caprí XR2 for couple of years, it was like a go kart, very nice! w/Mazda technology but far from the RX7's performance and the Miata. Remember the Fiat 1/9? (1979//1982) Rear mid engine, it was avant-garde and the japanese got seduced by the Italians designs rather than the quality )ö(. The MR2 was very similar and came on 1982. Salud!

[@cesarefunkgio3597]

I just confirmed the Triumph TR7 came on 1974, before the Fiat 1/9. Wow!

[@gwick358]

Some states require front tags. Colorado does for sure.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Great find JR👍

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could work on the Capri with Watch JR Goes I would drink the cold Bartle Skeets and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

Being an Australian build (my country) it would use metric size bolts.

[@Jackalski57]

By the 90's most of the US carmakers were using metric too, though there's close crossover on a few sizes.

[@mikeseely699]

Keep up the great work JR.

[@Big_M_T]

Looks like a beautiful Kansas evening.

[@cameronwaltets4122]

Here in Australia they were the cool heaps of parts here

[@BuchholzGeoff]

I love that you have "Deputy Associate" status at O'Reilly's.

[@BuchholzGeoff]

That's unfortunate. I've had pretty good luck at the O'Reilly's around me, and JR clearly likes his.

[@toms2b]

Oil pressure sure is high! See the 14:35 minute mark.

[@RodderFiles]

Right hand Drive Australian conversion yeah...lol

[@69Dartman]

My buddy's family had one of the original Capris from the 70s with a tiny v6 in it. I also remember the 80s one based on the Mustang and remember another friend's buddy doing a huge burnout on the street in front of his house, pretty sure it was a brand new one with the 5.0. I don't think I remember this version but the turbo and convertible makes it interesting and rare. So many versions of that name were sold here back in the day.

[@Jackalski57]

I still have manuals for them. The Fox Chassis was heavier, but had better power options, especially the V8. Those were only produced from '79 to '86, though supposedly some were made for '87 before they cancelled the program. I tried to get behind this one when it came out, but the FWD and lack of real power just kind of did it in for me. Besides, I still was in love with my '86 bubbleback Capri with the 5.0L!

[@chevelleburke7252]

Love the 80s music👍sounds like top gun and days of thunder remix

[@Timmayytoo]

I dunno how useful this is, or if you've already figured it out, but that Capri shares most of it's underpinnings with the same year Ford Escorts, but it seems like auto parts stores should know that.

[@lffit]

My cousin has one in Australia she decided not to fix it up, worth only $A1000 now, we had a problem with them in Australia of soft top leaks, like them OK, but preferred the original Ford Capri I had one a 3 litre V6.... went like a rocket!

[@temur72]

Forgot all about this car. I dont think i ever saw one in real life

[@RodderFiles]

one popped up for sale here few Days ago, in half as good shape as yours an they wanted 3500 not worth it

[@P.Galore]

Thank you for keeping it factory stock, although it could use a nicer set of alloy wheels.

[@garysimonson9593]

They were in production in Oz from 1989-94. Maybe parts can be found down under. Found the windshield for $165(AU) from an Australian vendor... but they don't seem to ship, pickup only. Know anyone down there?

[@nezzydawg]

I Found parts on rockauto for this car ?

[@tedbiernacki376]

Perfect car for Amberghini!

[@cornholio9186]

Man, he spent all night trying to come up with that fist line.

[@DunnDifferent]

Nice going trolling whistlin diesel 🤣

[@RichieRouge206]

Really so cool. Parts are a pain for older cars. Love 90s cars so much

[@louisbabycos106]

It would be cool to buy a modernish wrecked ford or Mazda fwd car to completely swap out the fwd power train.

[@redneckbryon]

Your actually wrong you could fix the crack in the windshield, check out Sixtyfiveford on KZbin, Video Title, Repair a Cracked Windshield at Home, he repaired one that was worse than yours, it even passed Colorado vehicle inspection after.