loserone Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, paulplom said: I can't seem to get the switches off without damage. Look at the video I posted above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 I was on my phone and it wouldn't let me watch it for some reason. Cheers.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 I've just been to toolstation for some self tappers to tidy inside the boot up amongst other things. I've noticed it's very flat below 2.5 to 3k revs then in takes off. Not all the time though strangely. I wonder if stale fuel could be causing it. The gearbox is making some awful noise on the overun as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Mine did that, we thought it was the box so AK automotive swapped it out. Whilst it was out they looked at the clutch and it was in pieces, and had been what was making the noise paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 It could be the diff too. It's hard to pinpoint. Although the diff looks refurbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Gearbox has always made that noise since I had the clutch changed, I did mention it. I think the receipt for the clutch is in there somewhere, was done around 10k miles ago. Flat spot? Probably just needs an Italian tune up, it hasn’t been driven in well over a year. Im enjoying the updates, good to see it getting some love. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 It's oot. Broken wire to the little light in the ashtray. I wonder it that's what's popping the fuse to the sidelights. Could be earthing out somewhere.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk The Moog and Shirley Knott 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 It looks to have been having a hard time. Perhaps@loserone could possibly, maybe, slightly right.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk loserone, The Moog and Shirley Knott 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Cracked out my snide dremmel and gave tbe contacts a clean along with these tiny contacts.Why would you call a dremmel stormforce ffs?Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Found the ammo for my starting pistol in a drawee while I was spoaching for screwdrivers.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 The wiring for the ashtray light had melted at some point. I'm 90% sure this is why the side light fuse keeps popping. It's all bacl together now and it hasn't really make a difference, although I do know it's all good swich wise now. They're quick enough now anyway.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Because of the way the wires were routed, chances are it was shorting out against the gear stick. Anyway I need to do a decent test drive now to make sure nothing will go on fire.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk stonedagain, loserone and gm 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 there's a roll bar and bucket seat just popped up on Facebook for £200 (I'm not sure how to make a link) paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 I've tried a few different ways to locate it but I've failed so far. stonedagain, spartacus and gm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 I have some problems with the lights before I stick it in for an mot. Side lights don't work.When you put high beam on, one light, lights and the other goes out.No lights at all on the rear.Weather dependant, I'll crack on with it tomorrow.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 the first place I would be looking is the fuse box in the drivers footwell, I'm sure there one labelled curiously as "room" that affects various lights, affects the dash lights too, I think. paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Good point. I haven't checked the dash lights yet. The passenger footwell lights up though.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Is there a day time mot available for quirky, elderly mx-5s? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 but it's only a few* wee wires paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 you probably just need some new headlights paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 1:28 PM, paulplom said: 1st class service form@worldofceri. 10/10. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk He had a busy week from Shiters last week. You, me and Floatylight! Top drawer service! On 6/5/2020 at 1:40 PM, Shirley Knott said: Yup. Very early car indeed. Well played, the early ones are the best IMO, enjoy! Earlier the better! At all the MX5 meets I go to (Back when such things were allowed) I am always happy that mine was often the earliest there. 22 hours ago, loserone said: They get filled with carbon deposits and sooty crap, so they're really high resistance when switched on at 2:51 Maybe this is why my windows are so crap. Thanks for sharing this! To be honest I’ve barely thought about my MX5 during lockdown and it is festering badly in the corner... This thread Is spurring me on to get it out again. Tickman and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 No time like the presentSent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Going off this list. My vin number ends 100579.This puts it the 8th oldest in the country.Maybe.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 21 hours ago, gm said: there's a roll bar and bucket seat just popped up on Facebook for £200 (I'm not sure how to make a link) if you right click on the "31 minutes" time stamp thingy and copy its URL it should give you a permanent link version of the post, you can also click on it and then copy the URL from the address bar paulplom and gm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 I think it might have gone by now. My priorities are getting it mot'd for now. No working rear lights is a bit of a head ache.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 That's a good result.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Craig the Princess and djoptix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Fixed the tail lights. Fuse had popped. Just the main beam to sort out.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Craig the Princess, gm and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 I was going to go out and do some more fettling after some cheese and crackers. When I opened the fridge I found half a can of Budvar from last night. The weathers on the turn anyway.I'm easily led unfortunately.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk loserone and Robson3022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 10 hours ago, paulplom said: No time like the present I actually did!! Tickman, Shirley Knott, loserone and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 8 hours ago, paulplom said: That's a good result. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk That's pretty cool! So the others on the list are Eunoses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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