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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.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
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- Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:35 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2359
Re: Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
Great news MM and blabkyb - I replaced the Anti-roll bar bushes last night and the klanks and knocks have completely disappeared. :-D Car sounds a million times better and dare I say it even feels more controlled and smooth over bumps and the usual pot-holes. Top advice guys. Absolute genius's. Easy...
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:24 am
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2359
Re: Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
Hi Blackyb and MM, great advice - thanks a million. I'll check both the Anti roll-bar bushes and the drop links.
Sounds like a good plan and relatively straightforward.
I'll let you know how I get on. Much appreciated.
Sounds like a good plan and relatively straightforward.
I'll let you know how I get on. Much appreciated.
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2359
Strange klonk/clank sound from front near side Mk1 1.6
Hi folks. Long time no speak due to COVID and car being off the road for over 12 months. I'm really struggling to locate the cause of a strange klonk'/clank sound on my Mk5 Mk1 1.6. It is almost certainly originating from somewhere near the front near-side suspension area. It specifically happens wh...
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:02 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 1.6 Rocker cover gasket seal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3351
Re: Mk1 1.6 Rocker cover gasket seal?
Perfect, thanks for the advice MM. As always much appreciated. I'll let you know how it goes. 
P.S, How do I go about getting some of your Jiza Clean to get rid of the oil at the back of the engine (suspect I'll need to removed the coil pack assembly).
P.S, How do I go about getting some of your Jiza Clean to get rid of the oil at the back of the engine (suspect I'll need to removed the coil pack assembly).
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:25 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Mk1 1.6 Rocker cover gasket seal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3351
Mk1 1.6 Rocker cover gasket seal?
During the summer months I noticed a small oil leak from the back of the rocker cover/CAS area, which is causing an occasional drip on the floor. That's gotta be the CAS O Ring I thought? I decided to wait until the cars SORN'd for the winter before sorting. However, it now transpired upon closer in...
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:51 am
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Goodridge brake hose rub slightly - any tips?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2798
Re: Goodridge brake hose rub slightly - any tips?
Perfect..thanks MM.
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Goodridge brake hose rub slightly - any tips?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2798
Goodridge brake hose rub slightly - any tips?
Hello...wondering if anyone has some simple advice/tips regarding recently fitted Goodridge braided brake hoses fitted to my MK5 Mk1. Essentially one side rubs very slightly against the tyre when in the fully locked position (i..e tight turning). I'm fairly sure I need to undo the hose and refit so ...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: MK1 -1989 > 1997 (NA)
- Topic: Engine oil change MK1
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16033
Re: Engine oil change MK1
Another useful post. I was wondering what grade to put in my Black-in before it goes back on the road in spring.
Semi-Synth 10/30 or 10/40 it is
Semi-Synth 10/30 or 10/40 it is
- Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: 1.6 brake upgrade
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21532
Re: 1.6 brake upgrade
All ours are painted and a lot of owners do it also...colour choice is personal to you and scheme.. 100% fit the braided hoses..you can even get colured ones now. M-m Cheers for the advice MM. :text-thankyouyellow: I'll add some calliper paint to the order...red or yellow should work well with the ...
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: 1.6 brake upgrade
- Replies: 32
- Views: 21532
Re: 1.6 brake upgrade
If you want to upgrade , then go for it, all i am saying is if i was running a 1.6 again as a daily i can think of better things to put my money into before i would upgrade the braking system that is more than up to the job, thats all, it is not a problem upgrading , as i do it for a lot of owners,...
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Creepys new Black-un
- Replies: 38
- Views: 29833
Re: Creepys Black-un - New Temp Gauge
As per MM's sound advice, I decided to fit a Water Temperature gauge as a matter of urgency. Relatively simple job to complete especially if you follow the existing menders post : http://www.mazdamenders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=2481 Couple of Pics below, as I'm quite proud of the neat jo...
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:01 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: Creepys new Black-un
- Replies: 38
- Views: 29833
Re: Creepys new Black-un
Drove the Mansion the other day and had a good old chat with MM. Only problem being I've come away with a bucket list of Mods to do over winter :-) I'm just about to put an order in with Andrew at Autolink which includes a set of MeisterR Zeta-CRD coilovers, the brake conversion kit, and the fan mod...
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:02 am
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Not so much a problem but a problem question perhaps!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5709
Re: Not so much a problem but a problem question perhaps!!
Perfect - thanks for the links MM. Great posts/articles too
2 more jobs go add to the list whilst the black-in is taking a rest during the winter months !
2 more jobs go add to the list whilst the black-in is taking a rest during the winter months !
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:03 pm
- Forum: MK1
- Topic: Fitting electric door mirrors to mk1
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6625
Re: Fitting electric door mirrors to mk1
Appreciate this is an old article but I fitted electric mirror to my MK1 if last winter if anyone is still interested? It was pretty straightforward to be honest. Purchased the MK1 electric mirrors (fitted to later editions) and the switch from Autolink (top service as usual). MAKE SURE you also buy...
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:32 pm
- Forum: Problems
- Topic: Not so much a problem but a problem question perhaps!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5709
Re: Not so much a problem but a problem question perhaps!!
Yep thats about right, but for the sake of a pipe tight ar*e get it cut and fit one, as the rad cap gauge cannot be seen from the cab, and is more of a tool while working on the engine, and a talking piece, but personally i would not trust it sat on the rad for good. M-m Hi MM, Good to see you the ...
