Project Moogs Motahs - sinking the seat

[The Moog]

Stereo fixed but not after many swears. It looks like one of the wires popped out the iso socket, when I pulled out the stereo it blew a fuse.

 

Took a fair while to find it as it was in the fusebox under the fusebox.

 

Still all back working now.

[The Moog]

As seen elsewhere I am now the proud owner of another mx5 bought from a shiter on here.

 

 

Njgleeds kindly offered the use of his ramp this afternoon to see what the plan was.

 

AVO current mx5 is a bit crispy although got lsd, lowered suspension,421 exhaust with decat, proper alignment and rainsports. Goes round a track really nicely.

 

It was time to see how BAL fared

 

Up on lift

 

Ohh leak

 

Look how solid

 

Overall a smashing car.

 

I drove BAL home and it is a softer cars overall, which is a little nicer on the road but much less focused. Gearbox is a joy and miles better than AVO even though done 40k more.

 

BAL has got a misfire and isn't as fast as AVO, it doesn't rev as cleanly although that can be down to exhaust plus cat.

 

So next step is to strip the fun bits off AVO and fit to this one.

 

Coming off AVO:

 

Hood

LSD

Calipers x4

Radiator plus related coolant hoses and pipes

Alternator

HT leads

Clutch and assorted bits

Boot lid

Rear bumper

Seats

421 header

Decat exhaust

Wiper arms

Pas cooler

Probably take engine out as a spare in case of bits

Wheels and tyres

Coilovers (if they can be saved)

Battery and clamps

Wing mirrors

Electric windows motors

Door cards

 

What is left of the shell will be weighed in. If anyone wants bits then let me know.

 

Then it is a case of making one awesome car.

 

I am planning on making this a forever car including a roll cage.

[The Moog]

Today the Jag left for its new home piloted by the ever reliable Shiters Delivery Driver of choice - Bucketeer.

 

Hoping the new owner will like it. Aside from driving it home and a couple of times since, it has been parked up my front. After collecting the new* mx5 on Friday night I needed to get cars down.

 

As seen elsewhere current Eunos AVO took the Autotest prize on its outing on Sunday. It has left at least one shiter hunting for an LSD and manual box.

 

Based on the performance yesterday I thought I would see whether AVO can live on. It is booked in for an MOT on Monday to see what it is like.

 

Mechanically it drives spot on and the only thing I currently think may be an issue is handbrake effectiveness. Will try and adjust that before it goes in.

 

Once the results in that will shape the future of the car. A pass and the diffs will be swapped - with one shiter already calling dibs on the wee red beastie.

 

A fail on little things will see them rectified then see above

 

A big fail will see them not rectified but will have a look at how much value there is in bits versus selling the rolling shell.

[The Moog]

Borrowed njgleeds ramp today to fix the handbrake on mx5

 

 

We had a quick poke and it looks like some pipes need brush and grease but this will definitely fail

 

So will postpone the mot for now till I come up with a solution (maybe whip the back box off the other car). With the rain and Christmas coming up time is a bit limited at the moment.

 

This green machine was in for a new clutch

 

 

Look at engine bay access

 

[The Moog]

If I can get all the cars on the drive freeing up a parking spot, does this mean I can get another car?

 

 

In slightly less happy new AVO is dripping inside. I can't see what has caused it yet but will need to have a proper look in the daylight.

[gm]

that garage door looks a bit impractical

[gm]

In slightly less happy new AVO is dripping inside. 

 

sounds like what you need is a hardtop ? has mrs Moog bought you a Christmas pressie yet ? 

[Guest Hooli]

that garage door looks a bit impractical

 

Windproof though.

[The Moog]

sounds like what you need is a hardtop ? has mrs Moog bought you a Christmas pressie yet ? 

 

Apparently "another flipping car" is all the presents I need.... especially as I might have let slip it was a bit more expensive than I first said.  It was so much easier when I just "won" cars. 

[hairnet]

boss needs a nice car

 

maybe she forget about yours then

[The Moog]

Just for clarification I don't have another car - that was in response to the new mx5.

[320touring]

I respectfully suggest that "flipping" was not the word used..

[The Moog]

I respectfully suggest that "flipping" was not the word used..

That maybe very true.

 

Tried starting the new mx5 today and battery was flatty mcflat face. Pulled it out and stuck it in charge but I don't give it much hope.

 

New battery is only about £40 and could do with battery tray and proper clamp. Current bungee strap wouldn't pass inspection on track day.

 

Under the battery location is a bit rusty as well so could do with cleaning out, dear rusting then painting.

[gm]

there may be a spare battery in garage gm, I'll bung it on charge and see if it has any enthusiasm about it (don't get your hopes up, its been lurking in the corner for 'some' years)

[The Moog]

there may be a spare battery in garage gm, I'll bung it on charge and see if it has any enthusiasm about it (don't get your hopes up, its been lurking in the corner for 'some' years)

Battery seems to have charged. Don't have time to check it but will try when back from my jollies.

 

 

This morning's job was to demoist AVO.

 

Hood down and trusty Screwfix wet n dry to suck all the moistness out.

 

Windows dried and then rice sausages lobbed in

 

With the hood down, I applied red rubber grease to hold seals.

 

The windows has slowed to a crawl so silicone spray was applied and now they are Usain bolt like in their speed

 

I also emptied the back of the pug. I have been carrying round some random car hits for another shiter

 

[hairnet]

Jollies skiving git

[gm]

If it's the back shelf on the mazda getting wet, have a look at the hood drains behind the seatbelt towers, one may be blocked ? You can use the aerial mast to clear them

[The Moog]

I think it was one of the windows being slightly down. The passenger was incredibly slow and I think therefore wasn't at the top.

 

Although will have a poke at the drains.

[The Moog]

Jollies skiving git

Yes because you sit at home all the time!

[The Moog]

More moistness.

 

Picked pug up from parking at the airport yesterday and the inside was pretty much raining.

 

Had a look today - firstly at scuttle and pollen filter

 

All looked good. Checked the air recirculation flap as this can be an issue

 

May have found the problem - the rear drivers side has developed a swimming pool

 

sucked dry

 

Checked under the seat and it is dry

 

Seal is a bit damp

 

Will have to keep an eye on it. Not sure if it is the seal or if the door wasn't shut properly at one point.

 

Whilst I had the the sucker out I checked AVO - bugger

 

 

Just seems to be the passenger footwell that is getting wet. Stuck hand up the back of the dashboard and that is all dry.

 

Dried it out and again will have to have an investigate when I get some time.

[The Moog]

Today was meant to be a day of adventures and complicated collections.

 

It has all fallen apart not least because the Peugeot 406 has decided to disgrace itself.

 

Driving to the garage it was a bit odd but thought nothing of it. Of course I filled it up with diesel and then drove it home.

 

That was the final curse and the car started playing up properly. I think the fuel pump is buggered as would accelerate a bit but then stop, the go pedal did nothing. Changing gear didn't seem to help - anything with load just caused the car to just coast.

 

Bugger.

[DeeJay]

It's not petrol powered is it?

[hairnet]

It's not petrol powered is it?

Hates fridays

[DSdriver]

What does the rev counter do when it goes into 'limp home mode'?

[The Moog]

It's a 90 Hdi.

 

Rev counter is normal. It just runs out of puff. It wasn't consistent.

 

So will pull away in first up to 4k, into second up to 2k then stop pulling, into 3rd and no power.

 

I am now 300 miles away from the car so it will have to be poked at next week.

 

I did put almost 2 tanks of petrol through the diesel motor so if it is the pump then it's my own fault.

 

Missus Moog has suggested that I just enter roffles to get a replacement.

[Guest Hooli]

That does sound fuel pump/filter related to me too.

[The Moog]

That does sound fuel pump/filter related to me too.

When I get back will try a filter - cheapest option.

 

I think if it is more than that then it is time for another car - many niggles, Mot is due in March and I think it is due a cambelt.

[D Spares & Tyres]

Fuel pressure sensor might have dirt in it. Had two of these go faulty. Try cleaning it out. It's a bit fiddly to get out but not actually hard. Two torx screws.

[The Moog]

Cheers Tom will try this as well.

 

 

Just seen eBay has got 15% off at the moment so potentially order bits today

[The Moog]

As seen elsewhere I decided to solve the broken Peugeot by buying another car - the lancer on here.

 

Njgleeds pointed me in the direction of it with a barely hidden glee knowing I would be buying it.

 

It coincided nicely with visiting the Moog in law in Kinross. I had already planned a trip to the Lanarkshire derby so after gently persuading my friend he definitely wanted to give me a lift to buy a car, it was on.

 

As always handing over a fistful of readies to a stranger on a street to receive a key to a car in return can only be hassle free on here.

 

Trip back to Kinross was despatched with ease. It's nice to have a car that works!

 

Even though it is only a 1.6 it goes reasonably well.

 

Current issues

 

EML is on - Sri05 had it read and it is oxygen sensor so shouldn't be too tricky to fix

Radio, interior lights, clock and central locking don't work - Sri05 mentioned fuses so will have a look at that

Rear brakes look like they could do with investigation. I did a few hard stops to check everything and it was incredibly squirrelly. Looking at back discs they haven't cleaned up and still a bit rusty. Again not a big deal but worth stripping down to sort out

Cross threaded wheel stud - need to swap the wheel stud out and also remove locking wheel nuts

 

Aside from that it is an ace car. Very competent, 70 is just over 3k rpm.

 

Tinted rear windows make it look a bit more gangster than it should mind!

 

Overall an outstanding purchase I think.

 

Next week when I am back in Accy - I will have a look at the Peugeot. It probably doesn't warrant having money spent on it as there are too many things up. But if I can get it running I might off it on here as a cheap removal/tip vehicle.