That would be great! Will have to call in. Definitely need all the advice from the experts we can get. Currently dealing with rear hubs. Only really wanting to change the brake dust overs. Hoping we can just pull the hub. Any tips?
Been waiting for this one well done! positive crankcase ventilation valve (positive pressure) lol! that's a problem you wont have to deal with now and imagine changing that and the small hose with the engine in even the Haynes manual doesn't mention undoing the 22mm nut on the transfer pipe either! (22mm flare nut spanner for that) Did you change the stat? as couldn't see it on the video. Could see you have a five speed box I prefer it to the six speed as having both I get to compare both and notice the difference a lot, six speed is slicker but its a lot of stirring, five speed seems to suit it better but that's just my opinion. Gearbox and diff will benefit from a change with 75w90 synthetic. If you have a low clutch point on the pedal it can be adjusted at the clutch pedal pushrod to bring it a little higher which helps with gearchanges and really does make a difference (after bleeding clutch first). Look forward to seeing what's next ! Thanks for the video diary.👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Positive - yes that make's more sense lol. Learning all the time, won't forget that now. Yeah was a top tip that. Nearly had a major panic with the coolant clip missing... was actually the pipe on top of the stat behind the intake. We managed to get the intake and power steering pump off just enough to get to get the clip on!! Absolutely no way you'd get near the PCV valve that way as you'd said. Was going to put a new stat on but had problem with my eBay account (long story) anyway... figured we knew the one on the original engine was all good so swapped them. We've done gearbox oil and have diff oil on the to-do list. Thanks for another tip on the clutch - that will be useful for sure. Some nice new bits have arrived for next instalment. Hoping to drive her in the sun before end of the weekend if all goes well!
@@KeepEmRunnin9 Well done Its all a learning curve, overall pretty good to work on being RWD FYI its the small hose to the PCV valve that splits length ways at about 80=90K did mine with engine in! You wont have that problem now! The best handling & steering car I have ever owned bar none, I personally consider it the best of all the MX5s. If you feel the need to get the geometry set up, do not go to Halfords quick fit etc use a MX5 specialist it shouldn't cost anymore but it will be done properly as they know these cars. Enjoy using it 😊
Always been a fan of MX5s. Had a mk1 for many years and Andy has a mk4. I've always liked the mk3 and don't really get why it's the least popular. I do wish they hadn't done the rx8 inspired front wing haunches but apart from that the best looking and harks back to the mk1 style. Looking forward to some nice drives in the sun. We're already eyeing up the next project car. Got a good mx5 specialist near that races them so alignment will be getting done by him I think
