MX-5 OC Forum

Ok, i've just been into my garage and found the box the uprated struts came in and guess what no part number, so just for you i have taken one of the struts off and here is the full info.   1st line,             Maxda winged badge. 2nd line,           STABILUS 3rd line,   ...

If you buy the chrome bootrack (MX5 parts) it comes with uprated gas struts to compensate for the extra weight, i'm sure a search on MX5 parts or even a phone call would give you what you need. I still have the box and part numbers if you have no joy, i'll have a dig about in my garage in the daylight if you still need.

When you've got the problem have you tried putting a spare sparkplug in the suppresor cap to check you have a good spark? Maybe it's a weak hydraulic lifter, i'm not over sure on MX5 engines but i do work on a lot of other engines and the lifter pistons have o'rings which can fail i.e. they won't hold the delivered oil until ...

Only a thought, just check that your carpet/mat is not rucked up under the clutch pedal.

Hi Ian, sorry i missed you, the sad part is i was only round the corner at the Lowery Center, i didn't know the Event City was on!!! I seem to have lost a bit of interest in 5ing, maybe it's been this loooong cold winter we've had and all i want to do is curl up in front of the central heating after working in it all day. I have a 5 ...

Speedy ( Ian ) can be found CNW forum.

Very sorry to hear this, but, there is an imaculate mk1 just been posted up for sale on the North West forum, well worth a look.

Ok, then it's got to be roadster 1980 ( Ste ), as he works in a Wigan bodyshop, well worth knowing as it's a very reputable bodyshop, he possibly frequents nutz more than here.

Is that Orrell Post Wigan? if so i probably know who it is.

[quote user="Barry ZSport"] Does anyone have any suggested options for those of us who keep our 5's in a garage en-block with no power supply?  ie a device to help keep the battery topped up, such maybe solar powered trickle chargers etc? Any other suggestions or experience in using the solar powered ...