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JohnEM

posted on 28/9/13 at 07:13 PM Reply With Quote
Recent acquisition high mileage Mk2

Surprised and delighted to find this MX5 part on Locostbuilders!
So just bought a 1999 1.8 Mk2 in need of some TLC, 157K on the clock!
Any recommendations as to how I can get a spring back into her step?
12 months MOT but brakes need overhaul, had her up on a ramp and rust not too much of a problem, intend to start at the front and work backwards.
Would welcome any insight as to any quick gains or problems areas that I should attend to first.
Cheers JohnEM

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bi22le

posted on 28/9/13 at 07:58 PM Reply With Quote
I know nothing about MX5 except that they are cheap!

So if the engine is long in its tooth and a little loose then considering buying an engine that has more bounce in its bang!





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Mr Whippy

posted on 28/9/13 at 11:19 PM Reply With Quote
Get it rust proofed the maker didn't bother with any. I've recently been looking for one and just given up as all I see are rust buckets, looked at one only 5 years old a mk 3 and only 15k on the clock that had more rust underneath than my 30 year old landy
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