Author Archives: Dom

Exhausting times

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Dom

I picked up a 4-1 exhaust manifold at the Stoneleigh show this year – link here: http://parts-shop.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=174&search=manifold Fitting it gave me a chance to investigate a rattle from the exhaust that had cropped up. Initial suspicions were that the catalytic … Continue reading →

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Leak plugged

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Dom

Finally, the coolant stays in the engine! Got the new plug in on Thursday, helped with a bit of sealant just in case. I filled the coolant on Friday, having given the sealant ample time to dry. Unfortunately, having had … Continue reading →

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Coolant leak found?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dom

Well, if I haven’t found it I’ve certainly made a new one! With Stoneleigh looming every closer I’ve finally gotten around to commencing battle once again. I removed the inlet manifold and had a closer look at what I’d inadvertently photographed … Continue reading →

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Still chasing that leak

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dom

Finally got the cooling system back together today. In the end, I only replaced the pipes to and from the oil cooler but obviously with all the rain the motivation wasn’t there hence why it’s taken so long. Fired the … Continue reading →

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Chasing the elusive coolant leak

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Dom

Ever since the car was built (and technically before whilst the engine was in the MX5) there’s always been a coolant leak of some sort. I fixed most of them whilst the engine was out during the build but one … Continue reading →

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