The Moog Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Lambda sensor would shift with heat, penetrating oil and a flare spanner + hammer comboHopefully taking the exhaust off will mean it won't be too difficult to access. Although sensors aren't mega bucks if it doesnt come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 Shiiiiny Tickman, GrumpiusMaximus, gm and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Nice weather this morning so cracked on with exhaust swap Bonnet up - let the dog see the rabbit Off with airbox and gubbins Exhaust bolts were bit awkward and stiff - still didn't take long to pop it off The broken half on the bench It was a bit futile to try and get the oxygen sensor out. So instead £18 hobbies ordered online. The exhaust gasket is showing where it had a little blow and the gasket had also split. Now time to use my new jack (£30 from Halfords) Up in the air to attack the Cat boltsOne came off easily but the other just rounded. Instead I decided to remove the cat istelf to see if could be sorted on bench Rear bolts came undone mostly but wouldnt do that last bit. Whilst safety dog looked on I whipped out the wheel of death and cut the offending bolt off. Obviously what the cat needed was a decat. £40 later and a stainless version is winging it's way to me. Also ordered some new exhaust rubbers as they are in a bit of a state. Old versus new Time to put things back together. I pre-ordered studs and bolts for manifold as I thought some may get stuck. Some did. Didn't take long to get headers on and done up tight Jobs left is to fit decat pipe when it arrives along with lambda sensor in front. The cat itself has a lambda sensor. I am assuming that it isn't needed if a decat is fitted? puddlethumper, Lacquer Peel, dome and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 that's good progress - the lead coming off the cat isn't a lambda, it is just a heat sensor, you can safely disconnect it and tuck the cable out of harms way - if the 'heat' light shows on the dash, you can remove the bulb (I can't remember if I repurposed it when I had a hardtop with heated rear screen) of course, with a shiney manifold and a shiney decat, the rear section is going to look a bit scruffy now Tickman and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Shhhhh I have already been reminded that a decat is man maths. A new shiny back box and exhaust definitely pushes that a bit further! (Meaning maybe next month) gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 keep hold of your old cat, you shouldn't, but possibly will, need to refit it for the mot - or I might need to borrow it for mine The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Was thinking about weighing it in to offset costs. Mr tickman said that as early car wouldn't need a cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 he speaks the truth but some mot testers can be hard to convince, I've had bother in the past The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Spoke to my next door tester this afternoon....he’s happy that yours wouldn’t need a moggy due to its age Tickman and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Having said that, he’s a bit trigger happy with the toffee hammer so it might not be a good idea Tickman and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Or had better learn to weld before it is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 that's good progress - the lead coming off the cat isn't a lambda, it is just a heat sensor, you can safely disconnect it and tuck the cable out of harms way ^This. As a multiple MX5 owner in a previous life (Before kids!) that's what I always did without any issues RE cats, you have to have a cat on a post 92 uk car and post 95 import, otherwise fine. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 We truly do live in the future. Lambda sensor ordered off eBay yesterday afternoon - comes in post this morning. I am hoping I can get decat pipe sometime today so that I am good to go. Tickman and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 And lo an electronical magick message did quest young Moog to far off land of Ar'gos. There he did battle dragonz and bears to achieve the holy grail. He returned victorious clutching his prize to his fair maiden. She uttered the immortal words"Thou been buying stuff off eBay doth the horseless carriage of joy - why doth not thou buy a car that requires not new pieces from land of Ar'gos and the kingdom of eBay?" With such a challenge the young knight speaketh truth about "cheaper in long run, doth hist hobby" and some magickal words about grimmits, sensors and tracking, which sated the fair maiden. Or at least bored her into not caring. Behold ... Shiny .... The tale will continue once the young knight doesth procure bolts of fitting and nuts of tightening from the county of B Q shire. dome, Dave_Q, gm and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Have you seen this bargain Rollbar on nutz ? Not too far from you and should bolt right in to the holes where i removed mine http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=378225 The Moog and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for link but will have to hold off buying mx5 bits for now unless stuff falls off. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for link but will have to hold off buying mx5 bits for now until I've had a drink or three. Datsuncog, Tickman, dome and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for link but will have to hold off buying mx5 bits for now until Mrs Moog goes out. beko1987, Tickman, gm and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Moog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Shiny thing attached today. M10 X 40mm bolts procured from B & Q shire.Some car pervert wanted me to rev it with no exhaust.The phone didn't quite do it justice.First off let's check they are the same size, last thing want to find is that it is different.Prepare to go onBut fiddling getting gasket and bolts on. The decat pipe is angled and different sizes front to back.Fitted but on test drive noticed it is scraping on speed bumps.I bought a decat with a silencer as part of it. I think I need just a straight pipe. Will change that later on in the year.Fannymould colour changeWee bit crispy underneath. Hatching a plan with NJGleeds to get the car up in the air later on in the year to start dealing with rusty bits.And for the car rev pervert here it is with decat fittedSo the difference in noise compared to cat fitted is not a lot.Speed wise I can't notice anything different but mainly because I have been driving the slowest car in the world so even the Getz feels supercar fast.Just needs a clean now ready for autotest next week. dome, Datsuncog, theshadow and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Good work and thanks for the "no zorst" video.. Some sick puppies about;) The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Have you got the power steering fluid cooler on yet ? You might see a bit of boiling over on the autotest next week, maybe wrap a couple of rags around the reservoir to catch the excess so it doesn't get everywhere. Have fun anyway - I love autotest and should really make the effort to do more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Have you got the power steering fluid cooler on yet ? You might see a bit of boiling over on the autotest next week, maybe wrap a couple of rags around the reservoir to catch the excess so it doesn't get everywhere. Have fun anyway - I love autotest and should really make the effort to do more.Nope not yet. Was planning on giving it a bit of sand on cripsy bits and paint then get it on this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 sounds like a good plan, btw it's a bugger to fit without taking the radiator out (I discovered this the hard way) The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 GM kindly gave me a Pas cooler for the little red car. On the track day it pissed power steering fluid out under the bonnet. With Autotest next weekend, I though it might be a good time to fettle it. It was a little bit crispy in places. Sandpaper and a wire brush were used to take off the rust Then the Krust dug out and slathered on Masked it up and then I let that go off then cracked out the spray. It's a zinc spray from Lidl Igot a while back. Masking off and out back together. Looks alright. Needs 24 hours to harden. Just need to work out how to fit it. theshadow, dome, coalnotdole and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 looks good as new - nice work there are captive nuts in the chassis rails which should correspond roughly to the mounting brackets, I think I just looped the ends with a bit of fuel hose and clamps when I removed the old leaky one - hopefully will be fairly obvious where it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 looks good as new - nice work there are captive nuts in the chassis rails which should correspond roughly to the mounting brackets, I think I just looped the ends with a bit of fuel hose and clamps when I removed the old leaky one - hopefully will be fairly obvious where it goes.Is it in front of radiator or behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 in front of the radiator (other side from the fans) just inside the nosecone, next to the horns The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 So some steps forward but many back. Took opportunity to try and fit Pas cooler today. I couldnt see how it is going to mount so thought it would be easier to remove the rad. This is becoming a common sight. One of jubilee clips was fun* to get at Once off the car I noticed that one of the hoses had been leaking and they are all past best. New hoses ordered - will need to get some new clamps as well. Flushed rad whilst it was off It's not in bad shape Cleaned up metal pipe and sprayed as last time. With it all out I still can't work out how the cooler mounts. There are some captive nuts either side but don't seem to close to how it should fit. Laid out Captive nuts Having a Google there is a dearth of pics online to show how it fits. What am I missing? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 TUBULAR!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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