For closure, last winter I put right what was missed following the excellent M-m guidance and quite enjoyed the process too.
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What you put in, you'll get back ten fold
***** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SITE AND HELPING YOU,OTHERWISE IT CLOSES AND ALL THIS ON LINE GARAGE IS GONE FOR GOOD*****
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
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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- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: MK2/2.5 - 1998 > 2000/ 2001 > 2005 (NB)
- Topic: Undersealing/and cavity protection.....and being careful who you use
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13974
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:00 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
Time for an update. What have I done this year? As ever, thanks to M-m for the guidance and tips when needed. Much appreciated. 1) Central locking actuator replacement. The aftermarket actuator in my drivers door failed. As this was in the winter and my car is off the road over winter I opted to try...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
Chased down a small coolant leak. The cause was the use of an aftermarket gasket on the thermostat cover. When I last changed it I did not add a layer of grease and it started to weap. While doing this I complete a write up, found here. http://www.mazdamenders.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=7620...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:26 pm
- Forum: MK2/2.5 - 1998 > 2000/ 2001 > 2005 (NB)
- Topic: Thermostat change guide - NB / NBFL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4886
Thermostat change guide - NB / NBFL
Changing the thermostat on an NB / NBFL is a quick and easy job. The only tools you need are: ⋅ 12mm socket ⋅ 13mm socket ⋅ Philips screwdriver ⋅ Pliers ⋅ Lithium grease ⋅ New thermostat ⋅ New thermostat gasket (recommend Mazda OE...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:26 pm
- Forum: Heating and cooling
- Topic: Thermostat change guide - NB / NBFL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3380
Thermostat change guide - NB / NBFL
Changing the thermostat on an NB / NBFL is a quick and easy job. The only tools you need are: ⋅ 12mm socket ⋅ 13mm socket ⋅ Philips screwdriver ⋅ Pliers ⋅ Lithium grease ⋅ New thermostat ⋅ New thermostat gasket (recommend Mazda OE...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
Fuel filter changed. Really easy job however do yourself a favour and spend £5 on the clip release tool before starting the job. You can try to release the 'internal' clips using other methods but you are likely to break them and/or cause other damage. For £5 it really is a no brainer. https://www.a...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:28 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
All back together, over spray cleaned up and the car fully washed. A few old bolts that I had overlooked to replace rather than using the ones I took out but I consider this done. Some small jobs to do before the spring; fix the door kick plates, replace a faulty actuator in the drivers door, clean ...
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
Front now cleaned and undersealed. No rust really to speak of. Two coats given all over and the inside of the front of the chassis rails coated too. The remainder of the rails will be cut out and replaced next year. 20191117_204154011_iOS.jpg 20191121_194045362_iOS.jpg 20191122_183547850_iOS.jpg Sta...
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:49 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
Rear bumper removed and two coats of underseal applied behind it. Once that’s gone off I can put the bumper back on. Removed the muffler heat shield and undersealed the boot section hidden by the heat shield. Will clean up the shield before replacing. Stripped the front ready for a clean and underse...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: MK2/2.5 - 1998 > 2000/ 2001 > 2005 (NB)
- Topic: Undersealing/and cavity protection.....and being careful who you use
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13974
Re: Undersealing/and cavity protection.....and being careful who you use
It is almost new and I have a can of RC900 and 2 of Dinitrol cavity wax. Just wanted to buy the necessary as I don’t have too much room for stuff I don’t need I ordered 6 cans of this for my 10AE https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-500ml-Qline-200A-Penetrating-Cavity-Wax-Protector-Car-Van-Aerosol/2643761...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:06 am
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
2019 Part 4
So earlier in the year I took my car to get a 'full' rust and underseal treatment. The garage I took the car to came recommended, had treated other MX-5s before and showed them on their site. As it transpires the job was not very complete. Parts were not removed so underseal was missing behind some ...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
2019 Part 3
Attended another OC Tech day where I has the front drop links and all brake hoses changed. 20190728_103653773_iOS.jpg 20190728_110445820_iOS.jpg 20190728_111523039_iOS.jpg 20190728_111729180_iOS.jpg Sent a spare steering wheel and steering wheel away to get re-leathered. Not just cleaned and dyed, b...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:06 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
2019 Part 2
I wanted a nicer sound on the rear to complement the Typhoon at the front. Picked up a MX5Parts stainless steal exhaust. Looks nicer that stock and sounds nicer too. 20190127_105927351_iOS.jpg 20190127_113618000_iOS.jpg I was unhappy with the very yellow washer and coolant expansion bottles. I was a...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
Re: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
You were very lucky with the crank seal as it puts a fold in it to stop it sealing which you cannot get back out if put in wrong,,,, I will need to get a full kit together for this also for members to use. Good tip, this I was not aware of so yes...I was lucky! Was a little annoying as I used a sea...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:44 pm
- Forum: Members Mx-5/ Roadsters
- Topic: MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23405
2019 Part 1
I decided to spend some time, in-between family time, over my Christmas break to change the timing belt. By far the biggest job I had turned my hand to. The timing belt was over due a change on age but well under on mileage. Having changed the rocker cover seal and re-sealing the CAS cap a year or s...