the (in)complete restoration. - Page 5

chewyryce · 02-10-2011, 12:34 PM

looking good so far. i think you're gonna get your car on the road faster than i. my black mx5 wont be ready till hopefully January.

Mazda repairs = Frustratingly fun

Ben · 02-10-2011, 01:06 PM

Looking the goods man! Cant wait to see this when it's finished!

Clean_Cookie · 02-10-2011, 01:24 PM

thanks guys. another $110 later today, i have a new 17mm ring spanner (lost at the wreckers months ago I think!), a cqn of VHT GLOSS Black paint (which im 99% sure I will destroy -being rated at 400C...) and 2 new lower ball joints. getting there!
new CV will be here on tuesday and then just wait8iing on GSL for some semi-serious brakes. before i get to that my box is definately leaking so I will consult the Manual and see if I can do it without a press/ SST's...bloody SST's!!!

killing my budget rather quickly but I will get new bushes throughout the entire car next week too (after pay day haha) which will be going in next weekend. ETA for brand new mechanicals maybe a month. still have to replace hoses, tighten the accessories belt and fix this stupid seal. engine appears to have taken well to the gaskets I fed it months ago so the only (easy) one left which needs doing is the sump one... of which i still have from my last conversion and was TOO LAZY to install. yay. never done one before but cant be that hard can it?

decided against doing the bearings due to cost (close to 300 for the set!) and will see how these go and it will be a piece of piss to get them out now that everything is brand spanking new.

my only technical question from today is that these new ball joints/tie-rod ends do not seem to contain grease and are solid. (they dont move side to side) - is that how they are supposed to work or do I need to add grease to them

thanks

not much to show but a few more photos.

My trusty drill and workbench.

The finished product! possibly the worst day for spray painting but it turned out well (only one run on the wet coat on the back, which is probably a record for me!)\

maztech · 02-10-2011, 02:05 PM

Looking good you are doing well for a sparkie.
What gearbox seal is leaking?

Clean_Cookie · 02-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Passengers side CV seal. And thanks mate

I teach myself and the money saved on labor is spent on tools.

maztech · 02-10-2011, 02:43 PM

No special tools get a bit or rubber grease put it around the inner lip and gently tap into gearbox keep the seal level as you put it in

Clean_Cookie · 02-10-2011, 05:22 PM

Sick. Does it just pull out? I'd assume so, considering the force of the cv would prevent it from coming out. Another job, one less old seal i guess!!!

maztech · 02-10-2011, 05:28 PM

Yep lever out with a screwdriver ---don't scratch the gearbox lip

Clean_Cookie · 02-10-2011, 09:06 PM

fixed. hopefully... turned out that when i went to remove the new shaft, it popped out really easily, so after a closer inspection i hadnt driven it home. the only way i figured i could do that was to tap the end of the shaft with a rubber mallet and now its seated correctly it should be OK. if not, I know how to do it - THANKS JARED!

this arvo I began replacing bushings. Began with the gearshift linkages. first time it took me about 2 hours, this time I did it in less than an hour... still no easier to get the new ones in!!! 5mm of play, hopefully that will reduce when the short shifter goes in...one day!

did more cleaning too. used the wax and grease remover (simply because its easier on my poor shredded hands) to clean the entire power steering assembly which was filthy and leaking, the underbody parts and even the exhaust. didnt even start on the sump or motor/accessories. Also washed the other side of the arch plastic and mudflap. tomorrow I have to get into the sanding again and finish off the front hubs and let them set for 7 days! hopefully then I will have the parts I need.

the rears will need to be done after work too. maybe friday will be another day off and I can get the thing runing again.

NaughtyGT · 03-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Good to see you gettin in there & gettin your hands dirty haha

This forum has many folk willing to jump in & help DIY guys. Great to see!

You'll appeciate your beasty better now too

Clean_Cookie · 04-10-2011, 10:28 PM

Clean_Cookie · 04-10-2011, 10:31 PM

how bout this scheme

phildough · 04-10-2011, 10:54 PM

I can come throw up your car for free if you like.

Clean_Cookie · 04-10-2011, 10:59 PM

I'm sorta tempted to do vinyl overlay, it would hide the debts much cheaper

phildough · 05-10-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

I'm sorta tempted to do vinyl overlay, it would hide the debts much cheaper

+1 for this.
Photoshop us an example?

Ben · 05-10-2011, 04:15 PM

Rotors look just a bit better :P

Clean_Cookie · 06-10-2011, 06:36 PM

Trying from my mobile to create and upload photos, lmk how they come out please.

It's raining and don't expect much

Anyway. Went and saw Greg from gsl and picked up some pads kindly ordered for free while I wait for the a1rm pads. Also bought a litre of brake fluid to do the entire system.

So close to having the passengers side done but realised I'd prepped and painted the driver's side caliper! So its assembled and the drivers side hub is ready for paint,.as are both rears. Tomorrow I will get them painted and then hopefully if this new shaft fits (4th time lucky)... I can do.the rears. What a saga! Will also paint the rotors tomorrow too, also in black, or maybe silver...undecided! But I ain't letting them rust again...

Clean_Cookie · 09-10-2011, 03:32 PM

same as on the daily update...

finally installed the correct drivers side CV, im am SO thankful that jobs out of the way!

installed the strut on that side too.

passengers front is complete, minus the plastic at the rear. extremely happy with the result! once I discover where this stupid bolt is I can finish the drivers side.
before and after>

maztech · 09-10-2011, 03:50 PM

Don't forget to lock the drive shaft nuts ,hit a tab into the groove on the shaft -make sure they are FT.

Clean_Cookie · 09-10-2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maztech

Don't forget to lock the drive shaft nuts ,hit a tab into the groove on the shaft -make sure they are FT.

yeah I cant do them up until I have a wheel on there. I'll aim to get the other done tomorrow arvo, then drop them down and torque them up, bash them and whatnot... then begin the mission on the rear, which cannot be as bad... can it?

02-10-2011, 12:34 PM	#81
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	looking good so far. i think you're gonna get your car on the road faster than i. my black mx5 wont be ready till hopefully January. Mazda repairs = Frustratingly fun __________________ MX5 Build

02-10-2011, 01:24 PM	#83
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	thanks guys. another $110 later today, i have a new 17mm ring spanner (lost at the wreckers months ago I think!), a cqn of VHT GLOSS Black paint (which im 99% sure I will destroy -being rated at 400C...) and 2 new lower ball joints. getting there! new CV will be here on tuesday and then just wait8iing on GSL for some semi-serious brakes. before i get to that my box is definately leaking so I will consult the Manual and see if I can do it without a press/ SST's...bloody SST's!!! killing my budget rather quickly but I will get new bushes throughout the entire car next week too (after pay day haha) which will be going in next weekend. ETA for brand new mechanicals maybe a month. still have to replace hoses, tighten the accessories belt and fix this stupid seal. engine appears to have taken well to the gaskets I fed it months ago so the only (easy) one left which needs doing is the sump one... of which i still have from my last conversion and was TOO LAZY to install. yay. never done one before but cant be that hard can it? decided against doing the bearings due to cost (close to 300 for the set!) and will see how these go and it will be a piece of piss to get them out now that everything is brand spanking new. my only technical question from today is that these new ball joints/tie-rod ends do not seem to contain grease and are solid. (they dont move side to side) - is that how they are supposed to work or do I need to add grease to them thanks not much to show but a few more photos. My trusty drill and workbench. The finished product! possibly the worst day for spray painting but it turned out well (only one run on the wet coat on the back, which is probably a record for me!)\ __________________ Worklog

02-10-2011, 02:24 PM	#85
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Passengers side CV seal. And thanks mate I teach myself and the money saved on labor is spent on tools. __________________ Worklog

02-10-2011, 05:22 PM	#87
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Sick. Does it just pull out? I'd assume so, considering the force of the cv would prevent it from coming out. Another job, one less old seal i guess!!! __________________ Worklog

02-10-2011, 09:06 PM	#89
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	fixed. hopefully... turned out that when i went to remove the new shaft, it popped out really easily, so after a closer inspection i hadnt driven it home. the only way i figured i could do that was to tap the end of the shaft with a rubber mallet and now its seated correctly it should be OK. if not, I know how to do it - THANKS JARED! this arvo I began replacing bushings. Began with the gearshift linkages. first time it took me about 2 hours, this time I did it in less than an hour... still no easier to get the new ones in!!! 5mm of play, hopefully that will reduce when the short shifter goes in...one day! did more cleaning too. used the wax and grease remover (simply because its easier on my poor shredded hands) to clean the entire power steering assembly which was filthy and leaking, the underbody parts and even the exhaust. didnt even start on the sump or motor/accessories. Also washed the other side of the arch plastic and mudflap. tomorrow I have to get into the sanding again and finish off the front hubs and let them set for 7 days! hopefully then I will have the parts I need. the rears will need to be done after work too. maybe friday will be another day off and I can get the thing runing again. __________________ Worklog

02-10-2011, 01:06 PM	#82
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Looking the goods man! Cant wait to see this when it's finished!

02-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#84
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Looking good you are doing well for a sparkie. What gearbox seal is leaking?

02-10-2011, 02:43 PM	#86
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	No special tools get a bit or rubber grease put it around the inner lip and gently tap into gearbox keep the seal level as you put it in

02-10-2011, 05:28 PM	#88
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Yep lever out with a screwdriver ---don't scratch the gearbox lip

03-10-2011, 11:27 AM	#90
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	Good to see you gettin in there & gettin your hands dirty haha This forum has many folk willing to jump in & help DIY guys. Great to see! You'll appeciate your beasty better now too __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

04-10-2011, 10:28 PM	#91
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	__________________ Worklog

04-10-2011, 10:31 PM	#92
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	how bout this scheme __________________ Worklog

04-10-2011, 10:54 PM	#93
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	I can come throw up your car for free if you like.

04-10-2011, 10:59 PM	#94
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	I'm sorta tempted to do vinyl overlay, it would hide the debts much cheaper __________________ Worklog

05-10-2011, 04:15 PM	#96
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Rotors look just a bit better :P

06-10-2011, 06:36 PM	#97
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Trying from my mobile to create and upload photos, lmk how they come out please. It's raining and don't expect much Anyway. Went and saw Greg from gsl and picked up some pads kindly ordered for free while I wait for the a1rm pads. Also bought a litre of brake fluid to do the entire system. So close to having the passengers side done but realised I'd prepped and painted the driver's side caliper! So its assembled and the drivers side hub is ready for paint,.as are both rears. Tomorrow I will get them painted and then hopefully if this new shaft fits (4th time lucky)... I can do.the rears. What a saga! Will also paint the rotors tomorrow too, also in black, or maybe silver...undecided! But I ain't letting them rust again... __________________ Worklog

09-10-2011, 03:32 PM	#98
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	same as on the daily update... finally installed the correct drivers side CV, im am SO thankful that jobs out of the way! installed the strut on that side too. passengers front is complete, minus the plastic at the rear. extremely happy with the result! once I discover where this stupid bolt is I can finish the drivers side. before and after> __________________ Worklog Last edited by Clean_Cookie; 09-10-2011 at 03:38 PM.

09-10-2011, 03:50 PM	#99
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Don't forget to lock the drive shaft nuts ,hit a tab into the groove on the shaft -make sure they are FT.