What did you do to your MX5 today ?

by **Stig** » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:14 +0000

fabfiveferg wrote:Mostly I shook my fist at it.

After last weeks 'nearly' engine bay fire and steamy coolant leak incident. The flippin fuel pump decided to give up the ghost on the way home last night. I gotta start carrying a warm fleece in the car. Standing around wearing a suit is not very comfortable these nights.

Mr AA towed me to my mechanics place but fair to say my gra for my five is at it's lowest ebb at the moment.

That said the lend of a Seat Ibiza is all I need to want my car back and sure we'll give her a hug when she's all better

ohhhh man, bugger.

by **anniniwa** » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:20 +0000

fabfiveferg wrote:Mostly I shook my fist at it.

After last weeks 'nearly' engine bay fire and steamy coolant leak incident. The flippin fuel pump decided to give up the ghost on the way home last night. I gotta start carrying a warm fleece in the car. Standing around wearing a suit is not very comfortable these nights.

Mr AA towed me to my mechanics place but fair to say my gra for my five is at it's lowest ebb at the moment.

That said the lend of a Seat Ibiza is all I need to want my car back and sure we'll give her a hug when she's all better

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...........

by **anniniwa** » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:21 +0000

DaStig wrote:TA-DA!

I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle..............lol.

I am lost for words....I don't colour code my interior let alone my dipstick...saying that if I knew anything about under the bonnet I may well do the same...lucky my car is black!

Nice one Stig!

by **barney** » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:29 +0000

thats a good mod for jleamy........leads and dipstick in pink :sunny:

by **leamyj** » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 3:56 +0000

No thanks, I'd be happy to get the engine bay cleaned up.

Ferg, near engine bay fire?? Steamy coolant???
Side effects of entering the dark side maybe????

by **fabfiveferg** » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 5:03 +0000

leamyj wrote::lol: No thanks, I'd be happy to get the engine bay cleaned up.

Ferg, near engine bay fire?? Steamy coolant???
Side effects of entering the dark side maybe????

Some of it just might be John. turned out the fuel pump is fine. The timing belt snapped.

by **ger** » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 8:13 +0000

Don't worry ferg, just a new timing belt, lucy you are driving a 5 other wise you would need a new engine.

What happened with the 'fire'?

I have that air filter for you and also i found that spare breather filter, i will pop them in on the way past your house on monday. What No. is your house?

Did you get your boost leak sorted?

I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle

Stig man, you have way too much spare time.

ger

by **Stig** » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 9:46 +0000

I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle

Stig man, you have way too much spare time.

ger[/quote]

:mrgreen:

by **fabfiveferg** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 5:02 +0000

Hey Ger,

The electrical probs actually started with the air filter rubbing off the wires on the wiper motor. Caused a short and a lot of smoking from the fuse box.

Haven't had a chance to sort the boost leak. Been busy just trying to keep her driving. Ordered the timing belt, water pupm etc on Friday so hope to get em tomorrow.

Nice one for finding those bits for me. House no is 364. If I'm not there just put them in the green bin.

Thanks again

by **leamyj** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 6:38 +0000

fabfiveferg wrote:Hey Ger,

The electrical probs actually started with the air filter rubbing off the wires on the wiper motor. Caused a short and a lot of smoking from the fuse box.

Haven't had a chance to sort the boost leak. Been busy just trying to keep her driving. Ordered the timing belt, water pupm etc on Friday so hope to get em tomorrow.

Nice one for finding those bits for me. House no is 364. If I'm not there just put them in the green bin.

Thanks again

Better make sure it's not due for collection the next morning :mrgreen:

by **robmx5** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 9:13 +0000

Fitted new blue led interior bulb (http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... ts_id/1767) to go with the interior - looks nice - also fitted clear relflectors on the sides to replace the red and amber ones (did'nt wire them up - have'nt decided if I'll go down that road yet - http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/195) - also fitted new headlight bulbs http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... s_id/1943- hoping to be able to see better in the dark - as I don't like carrots !!! - oh and washed the car - badly needed

Spideog

by **ger** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:10 +0000

Wha!

by **Medic5** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:15 +0000

Had to pop out the dash today, as I hit a bump yesterday and it knocked the chrome centre off the speedometer! Took out the dash, fixed the problem and replaced it, in working order :lol:

in under 20 mins!!

by **barney** » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:34 +0000

just watch the bumps from now on :bounce:

by **VDubbin** » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:54 +0000

I managed to ding my Max coming out of T3 at Mondello

Luckily the damage was cosmetic, though the towing Eye is slightly nudged to one side.

Anyone know where I'd pick up a bumper, in case I can't repair this one?

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	Author Message Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by Stig » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:14 +0000 fabfiveferg wrote:Mostly I shook my fist at it. After last weeks 'nearly' engine bay fire and steamy coolant leak incident. The flippin fuel pump decided to give up the ghost on the way home last night. I gotta start carrying a warm fleece in the car. Standing around wearing a suit is not very comfortable these nights. Mr AA towed me to my mechanics place but fair to say my gra for my five is at it's lowest ebb at the moment. That said the lend of a Seat Ibiza is all I need to want my car back and sure we'll give her a hug when she's all better ohhhh man, bugger. Stig *** Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by anniniwa » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:20 +0000 fabfiveferg wrote:Mostly I shook my fist at it. After last weeks 'nearly' engine bay fire and steamy coolant leak incident. The flippin fuel pump decided to give up the ghost on the way home last night. I gotta start carrying a warm fleece in the car. Standing around wearing a suit is not very comfortable these nights. Mr AA towed me to my mechanics place but fair to say my gra for my five is at it's lowest ebb at the moment. That said the lend of a Seat Ibiza is all I need to want my car back and sure we'll give her a hug when she's all better Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww........... anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by anniniwa » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:21 +0000 DaStig wrote:TA-DA! I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle..............lol. I am lost for words....I don't colour code my interior let alone my dipstick...saying that if I knew anything about under the bonnet I may well do the same...lucky my car is black! Nice one Stig! anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by barney » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:29 +0000 thats a good mod for jleamy........leads and dipstick in pink barney Posts: 1016 Joined: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:50 +0000 Location: gaoth dobhair, co. dun na ngall YIM Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by leamyj » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 3:56 +0000 No thanks, I'd be happy to get the engine bay cleaned up. Ferg, near engine bay fire?? Steamy coolant??? Side effects of entering the dark side maybe???? leamyj * Posts: 5233 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by fabfiveferg » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 5:03 +0000 leamyj wrote::lol: No thanks, I'd be happy to get the engine bay cleaned up. Ferg, near engine bay fire?? Steamy coolant??? Side effects of entering the dark side maybe???? Some of it just might be John. turned out the fuel pump is fine. The timing belt snapped. fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by ger » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 8:13 +0000 Don't worry ferg, just a new timing belt, lucy you are driving a 5 other wise you would need a new engine. What happened with the 'fire'? I have that air filter for you and also i found that spare breather filter, i will pop them in on the way past your house on monday. What No. is your house? Did you get your boost leak sorted? I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle Stig man, you have way too much spare time. ger ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by Stig » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 9:46 +0000 I Colour coded my Dipstick Handle Stig man, you have way too much spare time. ger[/quote] Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by fabfiveferg » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 5:02 +0000 Hey Ger, The electrical probs actually started with the air filter rubbing off the wires on the wiper motor. Caused a short and a lot of smoking from the fuse box. Haven't had a chance to sort the boost leak. Been busy just trying to keep her driving. Ordered the timing belt, water pupm etc on Friday so hope to get em tomorrow. Nice one for finding those bits for me. House no is 364. If I'm not there just put them in the green bin. Thanks again fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by leamyj » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 6:38 +0000 fabfiveferg wrote:Hey Ger, The electrical probs actually started with the air filter rubbing off the wires on the wiper motor. Caused a short and a lot of smoking from the fuse box. Haven't had a chance to sort the boost leak. Been busy just trying to keep her driving. Ordered the timing belt, water pupm etc on Friday so hope to get em tomorrow. Nice one for finding those bits for me. House no is 364. If I'm not there just put them in the green bin. Thanks again Better make sure it's not due for collection the next morning leamyj * Posts: 5233 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by robmx5 » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 9:13 +0000 Fitted new blue led interior bulb (http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... ts_id/1767) to go with the interior - looks nice - also fitted clear relflectors on the sides to replace the red and amber ones (did'nt wire them up - have'nt decided if I'll go down that road yet - http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/195) - also fitted new headlight bulbs http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... s_id/1943- hoping to be able to see better in the dark - as I don't like carrots !!! - oh and washed the car - badly needed Spideog robmx5 * Posts: 417 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 9:23 +0000 Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by ger » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:10 +0000 Wha! ger ** Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by Medic5 » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:15 +0000 Had to pop out the dash today, as I hit a bump yesterday and it knocked the chrome centre off the speedometer! Took out the dash, fixed the problem and replaced it, in working order in under 20 mins!! You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Medic5 Posts: 907 Joined: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:34 +0000 Location: Galway Website Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by barney » Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:34 +0000 just watch the bumps from now on barney Posts: 1016 Joined: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:50 +0000 Location: gaoth dobhair, co. dun na ngall YIM Top Re: What did you do to your MX5 today ? by VDubbin » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:54 +0000 I managed to ding my Max coming out of T3 at Mondello Luckily the damage was cosmetic, though the towing Eye is slightly nudged to one side. Anyone know where I'd pick up a bumper, in case I can't repair this one? VDubbin * Posts: 153 Joined: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 1:10 +0000 Top


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