Mazda MX5 Turbo

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:25 pm

It passed the MOT this year with the dashboard open

The dash bar had some tabs on still,i just taped everything that was remotely sharp just in case. Nothing was said about it

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:26 pm

I queried about the windscreen blower,and apparently you don't need one for an MOT. So that got ripped out when I pulled the heater and air con out

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:29 pm

Electronic Boost Controller from DIY Auto Tune

LED Number Plate and Side Light Bulbs

8000k HIDs fitted

Coolant Re-Route Parts ready to be fitted! (thermostat gaskets are here,just not pictured)

Went out for a random drive across the Norfolk coastline,grabbed some photos

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:55 pm

Nice updates Chris.

How was the HID install? Was it much of a pain to do?

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:15 pm

It would have gone a lot smoother if I hadn't wire tucked the engine bay! Trying to hide the ballasts and wiring was a challenge,but apart from that it was dead easy

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:09 pm

Awesome stuff!

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:26 pm

Its been awhile since I've updated,its been a nightmare couple of weeks!
Going back a two weeks,the car was dropped off at Fast Eddy's in Norwich to have a custom 2.5" stainless downpipe made,as well as having my new Turbo fitted

Had a friend pop over and gave me a hand fitting the coolant re-route

Certainly not the cleanest of engine bays at the moment,but nevermind!
Couple of random photos

Took the car out for a drive to make sure I didn't have any leaks etc. Hadnt even done 10-15 miles and there was a cloud of smoke behind me. Removed the filter and checked the turbo and the turbo decided to fail! After speaking to the seller,I sent the turbo away to get it checked. After filing in a dispute with Paypal,and finding out the Turbo didn't have Garrett internals,the dispute got put forward to a case. Paypal decided to favour the seller.
I'm not going into too much detail about the dispute,but lets just say i'm very very out of pocket right now. I've got a nice paper weight which cant be rebuilt as HKS no longer make that turbo,and I've got a downpipe that doesn't fit my turbo :/

I pulled the car apart Wednesday just gone (21/08/13) to do a series of engine flushes. The oil filter proved to be a massive head ache,tried both chain and strap type filter wrenches,waterpump pliers and stabbing a screwdriver through. Managed to get more leverage with the alternator removed and it finally budged!

I've so far done two flushes,I've got another lot of oil and engine flush in. I've put the old turbo back on and currently driving it about. Once I've gotten a few miles on her,i'll then dump that oil and i'm praying that the metal filings will be gone. I've also fitted a magnetic sump plug to help things too.
Also fitted some mesh to the front bumper

john B · Post by **john B** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:55 pm

Bloody hell Chris and I thought I had a shit week......
Ebay ................. I personally never trust anything sold on there......sadly the honest people suffer because of the tossers. .....
Keep up the good work mate it will all be good in the end.

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:56 pm

Post by **Ben** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:28 am

damn, not good dude