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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
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by chris32
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: MK1
Topic: Stripping Black from V Spec Dash
Replies: 6
Views: 5418

Re: Stripping Black from V Spec Dash

Hey, that explains a mess I started on my V-special. I tried to clean the black with meths and it went seriously sticky. :oops:
Fortunately only in a small test area. Now I know why and also what might be underneath.
by chris32
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: RANT! Not for the faint hearted!!!
Topic: FACE BOOK OWNERS
Replies: 15
Views: 25072

Re: FACE BOOK OWNERS

Lazza wrote:I'd just like to point out that a forum like this is also considered to be social media :wink: :whistle: :teasing-neener:

Agreed, but social media rooted in good technical knowledge. Where else would I go when my MX5 breaks. :clap:
by chris32
Tue May 26, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: N/A california restoration
Replies: 54
Views: 41547

Re: california

fujikun wrote:just needed the lip cutting out and a new piece welded in.


WOW! I wish I could do that. Thanks for a great post.
by chris32
Mon May 25, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: recommended tools/ must haves/bargains
Topic: Vice Grip Pliers
Replies: 3
Views: 6070

Re: Vice Grip Pliers

Not sure if this helps and I am sure I'll be corrected by by the "old lags" but I have two pairs of mole grips that I got more than 40 years ago and they are still going strong. They were made by Peterson /Dewitt, Nebraska. USA I also bought a new, cheap, pair last year to carry in the car...
by chris32
Sun May 24, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Mx/Roadster Chat and Banter
Topic: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Replies: 1808
Views: 973064

Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?

Sorry Flea I didn't think to take any pictures. Here is a link to general pictures on the Website, we didn't get in the pics I am afraid. I spoke to the guy that organizes it and the plan is to put all the MX5s together next time. Then we should get some pics on the site. http://www.whitelionantique...
by chris32
Sun May 24, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Mx/Roadster Chat and Banter
Topic: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Replies: 1808
Views: 973064

Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?

Just spent the morning at a fortnightly Classic car show near Hartley Wintney, in Hampshire. I dared to leave the bonnet open for others to see the engine. I felt a bit exposed! Anyway, among all the MGs, Mustangs and E-types, there were 16 MX5s ranging from 1989 to almost new. So a good showing.
by chris32
Fri May 22, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Wing rust
Replies: 10
Views: 6815

Re: Wing rust

[quote="Mazda Mender"]The washer crap will not make a difference,Wheres that come from? as it will still get blocked up with leaves regardless, that just live there and decay/breakdown which turns into fine silt, then stays wet for longer and eats the metal, the same as it would without th...
by chris32
Thu May 21, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Wing rust
Replies: 10
Views: 6815

Re: Wing rust

Hi, I got the two bolts undone at the bottom of my front wings, and then pulled it back a little. The bolts were rusty and may not have been undone since 1990 so I spent much effort making sure I didn't snap them off. That gave me good access. I got enough dirt out to fill a small flower-pot each si...
by chris32
Fri May 01, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Mx/Roadster Chat and Banter
Topic: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?
Replies: 1808
Views: 973064

Re: What have you done to your MX5 today/yesterday?

Tidied up the plastic front of my Mk1. There were scratches and general marks, some quite deep into the plastic. It was looking a bit tatty at a recent classic car meeting at Hartley Wintney. Used touch-up paint, then wet and dry paper, then T-cut scratch remover before polish. One day I'll remove a...
by chris32
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: 92 S Special Eunos Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 7561

Re: 92 S Special Eunos Roadster

Thanks for the information. I hope mine has been done properly in the past.
BTW, I found this useful as well
http://www.miata.net/garage/crankshaft.html
by chris32
Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: 92 S Special Eunos Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 7561

Re: 92 S Special Eunos Roadster

You mention "It has long nose crank so an engine change at some time." correct me if I am wrong but I thought is was the short nose crank that could have a problem with key breaking and the long nose didn't so much. Mazda switched to long nose mid 1990. I just made it with mine, it came of...
by chris32
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Torque wrench for Rocker Cover
Replies: 6
Views: 5667

Re: Torque wrench for Rocker Cover

Thanks for the replies. I read this on the Miata forum. "I have a 10mm socket on a 1/4" drive screwdriver handle type thing.... the handle is only half an inch diameter or so.... and I just do them up as tight as I easily can with my fingers gripping the handle.... Fletch." I take the...
by chris32
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Torque wrench for Rocker Cover
Replies: 6
Views: 5667

Torque wrench for Rocker Cover

I need to change the CAS O-ring on my '90 MX5. I read on this forum that the job is easier with the rocker cover off. However I also read that I should torque the bolts on the cover to 43-78 inch-pounds which I think is around 3.5-6.5 Foot pounds which in turn converts to 4.74-8.8 NM. I do have a to...
by chris32
Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
Topic: My '91 UK spec......rebuilding
Replies: 24
Views: 25287

Re: My '91 UK spec......rebuilding

Great set of pictures showing the rusty rear section at the start of this post. Good job done! I have saved the pics to my hard drive for reference. I want to get some wax oil into that very area on my '90 Eunos. I have the access holes marked out ready, and will drill and squirt when the weather is...
by chris32
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Interlock problem on Automatic Gearbox
Replies: 21
Views: 12911

Re: Interlock problem on Automatic Gearbox

Just for completeness. I put it all back on today and it feels great. In the end I didn't bother with the bracket (above). Also along with the new bushes, the replacement switch works fine. I have always been wary about all the interlocks on the Auto, especially after it stuck in park a few times. N...

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