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by Hugeness
Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NB wishbones on a NA?
Replies: 6
Views: 7308

Re: NB wishbones on a NA?

So I just need a spacer, oh, and Spot on Bluebell!
by Hugeness
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NB wishbones on a NA?
Replies: 6
Views: 7308

Re: NB wishbones on a NA?

:text-goodpost: Great info @Zed, thanks very much. I’m really just trying to avoid having to get the all joints out of the front uppers as I haven’t got a press. The bottoms are just bolt on (from what I can see). As long as the taper angle is the same, using a spacer will probably do the job. The a...
by Hugeness
Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: NB wishbones on a NA?
Replies: 6
Views: 7308

NB wishbones on a NA?

Will the front upper wishbone listed as for a 1.8 Mk2 98-05 fit on the mark1, also a 1.8?
I was wondering because they’re £180 a corner from MX5Parts and I can get them for £60ish on eBay brand new. My Ball joints are jiggerd (oo’er misses :-D )
by Hugeness
Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Right. It’s done... 7C63C8DB-8CA7-4D9A-8528-926F216FCAFE.jpeg Including the slightly shonky rubber cap covering at the back of the intake until I can source the correct part (out of stock everywhere) Don’t laugh... 0BC3D264-35FA-43E6-BB29-7658AEBEA307.jpeg To sum up; The two devil hoses ; oil cooler...
by Hugeness
Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Don’t be surprised how far bolts that apparently just drop into the engine bay can actually roll! Found the bugger under the rear wheel :???: B0CE688F-AA18-4771-A3E9-70D624113369.jpeg Devil hose done, just waiting for Devil hose junior to come tomorrow and that’s all the coolant hoses done 63DBD1CD-...
by Hugeness
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Why didn’t I think of that? :roll: :text-thankyouyellow:
You Sir, are a player and a Gentlman :handgestures-thumbup:
by Hugeness
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Also whilst it’s off (and may never go on again!) I’ve cleaned up the rear of the throttle body and inside the intake which was an oily mess but a lot better than I expected probably because there’s no EGR fitted 9F1D8054-E679-4049-8C52-DDEED2CD695D.jpeg DEC20F4E-200C-4F1A-9DB2-E327CAC1D6C3.jpeg 3D5...
by Hugeness
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Still not found it! :lol: Devil hose junior- oil cooler to throttle - now in stock at Autolink; ordered. :handgestures-thumbup: Any idea what I can use to cover this ⬇️ with? The cap has fallen to pieces. It’s on the back of the intake down by the bulkhead 99BA926B-C6E7-4162-B7C1-656468B4B0F9.jpeg W...
by Hugeness
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Yes mate, 12mm lower nut from stud 3 of 4 counting from the front. Fell down - not into intake! - and god knows where it’s gone. I suspect it’s stuck in a load of oily goo behind the starter somewhere, I’ve had a fish around with a magnet pen (and found the 12mm socket I also lost :lol: ) If it does...
by Hugeness
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Oh, and I replaced the O ring in the pipe on the exhaust side
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Not a great photo as obviously it’s in the pipe :confusion-confused:
by Hugeness
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

So, serious question, I cannot find the pipe that comes out of the cooler into the throttle body. All out of stock everywhere I’ve looked. Obviously I’ve got the intake off now - could I use some good quality fuel hose I’ve got that has the same inner diameter for this one hose? This particular hose...
by Hugeness
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Err, ok. So, that happened :???:

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It’s fine, it’s... fine.

Anyway, on a lighter note I have excellent access :handgestures-thumbup:
by Hugeness
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

So guess what,,,,?
I’ve now changed the thermostat to throttle hose, because I had one. :confusion-confused:



(I’ve ordered the correct one but bank hol etc - it’ll be next week)
by Hugeness
Sat Aug 29, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

I’m an idiot. This is the wrong hose isn’t it :oops:
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I’ll put the coolant back in it :evil:
by Hugeness
Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!
Replies: 23
Views: 9758

Re: Oil cooler hose. Oh Dear!

Oh God! Right, well I’ve ordered the hose from Autolink. I’ve also ordered the hose from the cooler to the throttle body air valve thingy as well as I thought I may as well do that at the same time. I’m now regretting that “wise” decision! When it comes and we get a half decent day, I’ll post the in...

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