1996 Uk spec Rebuild (we hope)

[Mazda Mender]

Very nice sir.
M-m

[John&Luke]

Time has been a bit limited so not much car progress. I did manage to shot blast the engine mounts and repaint and remove the inlet peplum and paint this silver.

Lifted the engine into today and mated to the gearbox so its now already to be plumbed in.





I have a quick question that I'm looking for confirmation on please.

The original engine was UK spec. My replacement is a JDM Spec. I have the ECU for the replacement engine and ASSUME I need to fit this in place of the UK ECU ? thanks

[Mazda Mender]

No you stay with the same ECU, no need to change it.
M-m

[John&Luke]

Back up and running and tested yesterday. All good, thanks for you your help.

So next on the list is:
1. Remove the chrome 'hoop's and fit a roll bar.
2. Refit passenger seat.
3. Replace wing mirror.
4. Service brakes.
5. Flat and polish.
6. Decide on ride height (looks a bit high to me)
7. Replace steering wheel.

[storm]

Replace steering wheel.

That steering really is an eyesore.

As for the rollbar, I'd recommend a TRLane bar. Decent price and good quality.

[John&Luke]

Started the process of fitting my TR Lane roll bar.

Quite involved but getting there.

[John&Luke]

Roll bar fitted.

Nice day to enjoy the sunshine and car.

Roll bar adds a degree of purposefulness to the car. Nice contrast to the red seats in my opinion.


Next job is to fix the broken drivers door mirror. Thinking of painting the mirrors black.

[flea]

Looking good

[John&Luke]

Cars performing well, however noticed a little puddle under the rear LHS wheel. Suspected a brake fluid leak but found a leaking shock.

Two new shocks with Mk2 bump stops and gaiters ordered from Autolink. 9.5% May discount

Replacement springs also on the shopping list. Looks like my next job is now lined up.

[John&Luke]

Just a quick update of progress.

So 500 miles done on replacement engine. All ok (touch wood). Repaired the drivers mirror and at the same time painted both mirrors gloss black. I seem to have a red and black theme developing with the roll bar and mirrors. I'm now planning on painting the screen surround black as well.



Also fitted new rear shocks and -40mm springs to drop the body to a more respectable height. Thinking about wheels, would love some old style revolution wheels, maybe some polished rim BBS. In the meantime I'm likely to stick with the 14" wheels on the car and paint black.

[Real Rayzor]

some great done here,, well done. how's the auto engine compare to a manual.? is there a noticeable difference.

[John&Luke]

To be honest I'm not the best judge as the original engine was knacked when I brought it.

[Mazda Mender]

Yeah but look what you have learnt .
M-m

[John&Luke]

Next job planned :)

[Mazda Mender]

There is a good guide on here buddy.
M-m