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********Wishing everyone a far better 2021 after our blur of a year in 2020 as we go into lockdown 3 and the new begining of the end of our leaning on the EU to find our own road again, I am sure it will all sort itself out again in the end as I am sure it will not be easy, as we also battle with China virus, please stay safe and strong as all our mental health tries to make sense of it all, we are still here on line for those that need our help on the spanner side to keep sane to erras all the madness around us, we are on you tube, FB and here if needed, by posting ,messages of email etc*********
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Mk1 NA***RESTORATION***

Last post by John&Luke « Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:38 pm
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Attachment(s) by John&Luke » Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:17 pm

Hi, so starting my next restoration project.

Managed to get my White Mk1 into the garage today ready to start a few months swearing, cursing, spending far to much but, hopefully getting there in the end.

Couple of photos to set the scene.

Jobs will include, new sills /arches, new wings,...
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Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:38 pm
1995 G-Limited ***RESTORATION***Rebuild

Last post by Lumphammer « Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:58 pm
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Attachment(s) by Lumphammer » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:50 pm

This is my 1995 1.8 G-Limited, it was converted to a track car by the previous owner and then has sat idle for several years.

It's got no rust at all but suffered some bad damage to the frame rails, I assume from speed humps and the usual gunk and detritus from being sat outside.

I'm taking it...
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Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:58 pm
New project arrives at Wayne mansion, 96,1.8 green badge S spec in M8

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:49 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:18 am

There is always a story behind these projects and how we all find them or they find you....

I have been looking for a MK 1 to do a project with, i needed a half descent shell, was not fussed about if the engine worked or not, whether it was an auto or not, was not worried about the interior...
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Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:49 am
The little red roadster build/revamp

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:10 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:34 am

She arrives from John'o at daft o'clock saturday morning.....and with NO brakes, fudge knows what the last owner was thinking, so that will be first on the list me thinks....

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Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:10 am
Mazda-menders roadsters

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:26 pm

The Mk 1 V.S II Eunos Roadster 1993 1.8.....
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The Mk 2 V.S Roadster 1999 1.8......
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The Mk 1 Eunos Roadster 1990 1.6 (project)......
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The Mk 2 V.S Roadster 1999...
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Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:18 am
Another NA ***RESTORATION***

Last post by Natehd9 « Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:25 am
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Attachment(s) by Natehd9 » Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:39 pm

So following on from my introduction post I thought it was high time that I put together a project thread, probably as much to remind myself of what I've done as anything else!

Before I get started I'll say it now, no pretty photos to be uploaded in this post, they'll come later, and to be honest,...
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Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:25 am
Owners pride and joys list of available Mazsters to be used

Last post by graymattor « Wed May 13, 2020 10:00 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:59 pm

*****FOR REFERENCE only*****
Mark:- Mk2
Year:- 1999
Edition:- Japanese import V.S Roadster
Engine:- 1.8cc
Colour :- Black and gold
Transmission:- Auto 4 speed (at the minute)
Boosted :- No
Modifications :- plenty

Area:- North west Englend

****PICS*****

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Project 2 into 1, Mk1 Auto to Manual.

Last post by agent_orange « Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:51 am
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Attachment(s) by Zebbysebby » Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:16 am

I recently wrote of my intention to convert an MOT’d rot free but very rough 1991 MK1 Eunos Auto to a 5 speed manual using parts from a rotten low mileage 1991 UK MX5. I also asked which Engine I should use and the conclusion was to stick with the original. The Eunos spent 15 years in Japan before...
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Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:51 am
Swopping a Mk2 front suspension onto my Mk1

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Attachment(s) by Bluebell18 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:05 pm

Hi all, new on here and hope that this is in the right place, also my apologies if this has been covered before but my searches have been in vain.
I have a 94 G-ltd with the usual rusty front wishbones etc.

The last MOT flagged the o/side top ball joint and track rod end having slight play, so...
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Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:15 pm
On going build threads....

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:41 am

by Mazda Mender » Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:41 am

I have made all the on going build threads sticky topics, which means they will stay at the top of this section so they are easier to find for your selves to up date, if anyone would like theirs making a sticky please get in touch and we'll sort it straight away for you chaps.
With most of us...

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:41 am
Mk 2 blue VS 1.8 import project...wayne mansion

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:33 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:46 pm

Found her sat hidden out of site ..unloved and going furry...now having a soft spot fot the VS mk1's and 2's...as i walked around with Carl and notice her in the corner..as we got close i am sure i heard..."help me"....."take me home"....so after a quick look over her and banter...
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Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:33 am
Eunos is back

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:47 pm
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Attachment(s) by fujikun » Thu Jul 10, 2014 2:04 pm

DSCF5444.JPG DSCF5427.JPG DSCF5444.JPG hi,introducing me and my new (to me) eunos, i bought the car mid june. i was looking for an old car to run and tinker with , and was offered this car from a works friend,
he always has mx5`s and had bought this one for spares, he realized it was too good to...
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Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:47 pm
Angela & Sid's G-ltd ( Mel B) Renovation story

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:10 am

So how did this one happen...
I was looking at a daily, and was looking at something different with character ...and was looking at the smart Roadsters, plenty of home work was done on the subject including getting a lap top with software and all the hardware to be able to do anything on one the...
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Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:41 am
Barry's MK 2.5 NB2 25,000 miles artic edition

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:31 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:34 am

Barry came to me before china virus lock down with is newly found 05 MK 2.5 NB2 artic edition for some pointers and advice on preserving her for the future and with 25K on the clock she was in good knick and would not take much to sort, it was obvious from looking at the engine bay ,from the...

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Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:31 am
Austins MK 1 Import REvamp thread.

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:10 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:19 am

She is a NA Mk 1 1.8 IMPORT ,red badge ,1995 Auto in red SU, and is in good nick although she needs the attention now in the correct places, body is spot on, engine bay as oil everywhere from all the common places, so they will all get done, as will the hoses, water pump, belts, fluids, the lot, as...

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 4:10 pm
Panasonic gel battery for a mk1 Eunos.

Last post by blackyb « Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:08 pm
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by blackyb » Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:29 pm

Fellow menders.

I think that we might soon be needing to replace the battery on our 1991 1.6 Eunos.

Symptoms. Car sits plugged into an optimate, started crisp as a button first thing. Drove about 8 miles to fill up and she seemed to labour on being started. After a long drive she is starting as...

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Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:08 pm
Jimbo's MK 4 RF in pearl white 7,000 miles

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:32 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:57 am

Jim as owned a good few MX's over the years, some i have dealt with, well he finally seen sense and got rid of the last two and bought a MK 4, which he throw the keys at me to do some protection work so she will last and the common thing of while you have her "can you just" fit these,,( i...

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Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:32 pm
MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999

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Attachment(s) by njonesn » Mon May 06, 2019 9:56 pm

In July 2017 I finally purchased an MX5. As an IT Technician I wanted something that could get me away from the digital world, something that I can fiddle with and enjoy driving. I have no fear of engineering and tinkering but have not done much on the scale of a car before.
I knew I wanted an MX5...
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Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:00 pm
Rebuilding my mx5 mk1, after being told to scrap it :(

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Attachment(s) by Chris0H » Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:16 pm

So in 2017 I had a front end crash, but i was not at fault, their insurance paid me direct, I had both the steering arms replaced, the front wings and bumper replaced....

Then 2018, just over a year ago after being given a rather large quote to repair my mx5, i instructed the repair only for the...
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Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:52 am
Paula's Green V.S Eunos build thread

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Attachment(s) by The JDM junkie » Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:14 pm

So far the kick plates, the stereo, the dials, the steering wheel, the mirrors and the speakers have been fitted. the electric window mechs removed cleaned a lubed, all hinges lubed including the fuel lid that was solid. Pics bellow:

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:50 am
John Ratcliffes Mk 2.5 VVT black beauty

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:29 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 pm

So John and his good lady were mad enough to drop her here for some passionate stroking ....namely Water pump/cam belt,seals and adjustments 5 year coolant etc where needed, light service( oil/filter and fuel filter), Zorst re sorting as it rattled a little, brakes stripped serviced /balanced,...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:29 am
Tony's red MK 2 1.8 UK spec Mx5

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:30 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:39 am

Tony asked me to take a look at his MK 2 and would i service her including gearbox and diff oil change...well it as been a good long while from when she was last stroked with spanners? or i thought so , she had been done every year?? but was not great with the lack of attention to details...plugs...

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Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:30 pm
Whitney, the black Mk 1 Auto S special 1997

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:29 pm

This is Haleys new Mk 1 which she had for 1 day and dropped her here for me to play with, I'll leave the story and updates to Hayley herself, but here are some of the old water pump and cam belt removal for new today, other things have been sorted and i 'm not far of from handing the keys back over...
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Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:15 am
Mk 2 1998 silver R.S import sort out thread

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue May 26, 2015 11:13 pm

Well she arrived just before the new owner arrived to collect the white one, and she is a MK 2 R.S import in silver with a 6spd box ,lsd diff and billies, 1.8cc and rot free with low miles.

Easy enough to get right to my standard, list of attack will be...
All new disks and pads all around with a...
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Sat Jul 25, 2020 2:17 pm
The Mrs's Yellow MK1 NA

Last post by graymattor « Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by graymattor » Thu May 28, 2020 9:38 am

Hi All,

I have finally found a little bit of time to sit down and write the first of 2 build threads, when we started looking for an MK5/Eunos we knew absolutely nothing about them! i bought mine from an old friend who is a seasoned MX5 collector, this one is for the Mrs's yellow MK1 NA import,...
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Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:13 pm
Callipers: Replace or Rebuild yourself from as little as £7.

Last post by Zebbysebby « Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:56 am
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Attachment(s) by Zebbysebby » Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:50 pm

I recently searched for posts relating to a Calliper rebuild in particular the rear units. Front callipers tend to be straight forward but the rears are more involved with an internal (E) brake/ handbrake as I restored 4 Callipers for my NA and move to the NB 255mm brakes.

I saw mention to a post...

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Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:56 am
Mk2.5 arctic

Last post by Bazzer « Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:02 am
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Attachment(s) by Bazzer » Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:25 pm

Hi, I’ve introduced myself and now onto my recent purchase. After having a non runner for nearly 5 years I had to make a decision, scrap it and no more mx5, or get another !
Decided to get one with low mileage, in good condition, that I could use, look after properly this time round and make my...

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Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:02 am
My project

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Attachment(s) by Jim leeds » Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:33 am

As promised my project ,a few random pics

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Badknees Mk 1 called Roy

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Mar 16, 2014 1:44 am

Paul dropped him here for me to have a look at,service, a good lubeing up everywhere, all fluids changed and the air con rad changed......never again.
Finally got it out saveing the unions that needed saveing to find out that the rad Colin dropped to change wasa 1.6 MK 1 rad and not a Mk 1 1.8 rad...

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Auto conversion...Need more Power.

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Attachment(s) by Zebbysebby » Mon May 04, 2020 11:05 pm

I converted an Auto NA Eunos to manual and was initially happy with it but I now think there isn’t enough power for me in the 1.6. There may be an engine issue which is sapping power, I can see early signs of a failing head gasket.

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I recently saw an Ad...

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