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Introducing myself and new car

Last post Thu, Jul 26 2012 13:55 by VO5Jo. 9 replies.
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  • Tue, Jul 24 2012 22:46

    Introducing myself and new car

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    Hi, I have just bought a mk1 Roadster.

    I've had it about a month to be honest, but have been too busy with work to give it much attention.

    Last week though i started to do some 'fettling'

    • new plugs
    • changed oil
    • changed auto oil (someone had had a go at bashing a hole in transmission sump from the inside!)
    • drained and refiled coolant (very filthy!)
    • new air filter
    • new standard exhaust (the MX5 parts twin pipe one was SO LOUD - it had to go. I got £56 for it on ebay)

     

    This week:

    • had the near side electric window fixed by 'alans auto electrics of warrenby'
    • they also rerouted the fog light to the off-side reversing light (the add on 'brick' was really ugly)
    • bought a space saver wheel and new boot carpet - fitted these
    • cleaned engine bay (had been a big leak from cam cover - plug holes were full of oil)
    • sanded cam cover and painted yellow
    • refitted cam cover with new gasket and CAS o-ring
    • cleaned out rear drains using a waxoil probe - lots of 'ditch water' was released!
    • replaced cracked off-side read light cluster (bought replacement from AK automotive in Rowlands Gill)
    • put side light lenses in friends dishwasher and dried in oven at 90 deg - no more condensation!

     

    Phew - lots still to do though!

    Phil

    Location:
    Saltburn, Cleveland, North East England

    Car:
    December 1990 Eunos Roadster in Crystal White
    1.6 with 115 bhp (Long Nose Crank)
    Auto Box
    85,000 miles (approx)
    Style bars and leather seats with speakers
    Lowered (300mm [12in] from centre of hub to wheel arch)
  • Tue, Jul 24 2012 22:52 In reply to
    • mikexray5
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    Re: Introducing myself and new car

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    Hi and welcome

    Happy, safe and enloyable driving,

    Regards

    Simon

    1996 1.8 BRG
    Glorious Green Gang
    High Mile Club (130,000 miles)
  • Tue, Jul 24 2012 23:02 In reply to

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    Hi Mike, Thanks for the welcome - whats with the xray? i ask cos i'm a radiographer!

    Location:
    Saltburn, Cleveland, North East England

    Car:
    December 1990 Eunos Roadster in Crystal White
    1.6 with 115 bhp (Long Nose Crank)
    Auto Box
    85,000 miles (approx)
    Style bars and leather seats with speakers
    Lowered (300mm [12in] from centre of hub to wheel arch)
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 7:14 In reply to
    • taff eunos
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    Re: Introducing myself and new car

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    eunosroadster:

    Hi Mike, Thanks for the welcome - whats with the xray? i ask cos i'm a radiographer!

    I think Simon has quite cleverly used the Nato phonetic alphabet to elaborate on MX5 for his forum name?

    Welcome to EUNOSWORLD! Waving

     

    Eunos R2 Limited Supercharged 1.8 `White Lightning`also a Eunos J2 Limited 1.8 very low milage.
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    Any work you do to your car is entirely your own responsibility. If in doubt, you should check technical advice with an independent , qualified person who has seen your car. Dr. Eunos of the MX5OC accepts no responsibility for any damage caused to your person or property as a result of you following or not following any advice offered on this forum.
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 7:21 In reply to
    • Mazda-mender
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    Re: Introducing myself and new car

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     Go Go Phil

    The bug took hold quick with you buddyThumbs up

    This thread is worthless without pics!

    Welcome and enjoy

    M-m

    Please feel free to P.M me with any problems or questions.

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    Mk 1.5 Eunos Roadster 1.6 1992 silverstone......Being fettled
    Mk 1 V.S II EUNOS 1.8 1993 black...fettled
    Mk 2.1/4 V.S ROADSTER 1.8 1999 black....fettled
    Mk 2 V.S ROADSTER 1.8 1999 white....being fettled for shows only
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 9:15 In reply to

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    Hi,

    Not that sorted with pictures - here is some of the pre-post engine bay on flckr

    IMG_0363

     

    IMG_0629

    Location:
    Saltburn, Cleveland, North East England

    Car:
    December 1990 Eunos Roadster in Crystal White
    1.6 with 115 bhp (Long Nose Crank)
    Auto Box
    85,000 miles (approx)
    Style bars and leather seats with speakers
    Lowered (300mm [12in] from centre of hub to wheel arch)
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 9:31 In reply to
    • lizhosken
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     WavingHi & welcome

    J2 Ltd........now called Lola
    Member of the ‘Yellow Perils’
    Member Of 'The Old Gits Clan'
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 9:34 In reply to
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    Re: Introducing myself and new car

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    Hello and welcome !

    2004 Razor Blue 1.8 Arctic
    2001 Steel Blue 1.7 Ford Puma
    2011 Panther Black 1.6 Fiesta Zetec S

    Nunc est bibendum
  • Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:01 In reply to
    • DonT
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    Re: Introducing myself and new car

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     Welcome

    1995 MX-5 1.8 iS in Classic Red
    Owned since April 2002
    BMW 320D Coupe
    Nurburgring & Stelvio Pass
  • Thu, Jul 26 2012 13:55 In reply to
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    Waving

    and good luck with the work yet to be done Thumbs up

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