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Post by kiwicanfly on May 6, 2015 9:23:03 GMT
Hey I'm going for the shiniest in NZ, back off  |
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Post by nzexo on May 7, 2015 6:12:08 GMT
I'd better get the polish out...
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Post by exo2015 on May 7, 2015 20:31:52 GMT
Thanks for all the great comments helps keep me motivated to keep on with the build
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Post by exo2015 on May 7, 2015 20:32:23 GMT
About to do the timing belt etc never done it before so fingers crossed I get it right
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Post by gwnwar on May 8, 2015 0:12:39 GMT
EXO2015.. if you haven't done it before check out www.miata.net/garage/garagemaintenance.html then go to belt change.. FYI The intake cam will not stay in place.. mark the cams and towers with belt at TDC and cam marks on plate behind sprockets lined up.. Put a wrench on each cam and clamp them together to keep cams from turning when you put belt on.. when done there should be 19 teeth between the marks on cams.. Mind the number of turns to do to set the slack/tension on belt then release tension wheel.. The spring applies all the tension needed don't push/add more before tightening pulley.. Belt will make noise.. You then do the turning again and marks should line up.. Only turn clockwise.. If not lined up start over again.. |
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Post by dietcoke on May 8, 2015 0:58:33 GMT
Cut the old belt in half lengthwise (razor and turn the engine. Slip the new belt halfway on the sprockets, then cut the old belt all the way off. Done, and done.
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Post by exo2015 on May 8, 2015 2:10:51 GMT
Thanks for the tips, I have watched and read lots so hopefully it will go back together ok, thanks for the link to the maintenance tips
I followed the workshop manual to take the belt off so should go back together ok
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Post by exo2015 on May 8, 2015 2:11:27 GMT
I'd better get the polish out... Got a long way to go yet |
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Post by kiwicanfly on May 13, 2015 9:52:21 GMT
From a quick look I see that you get more in your kit in NZ than you do in the UK so you need to factor that in.
You need to use NZ prices as well, not UK or USA prices as things are half to 2/3 the price compared to NZ.
Then factor in shipping and fees, that will set you back around NZ$2500 to NZ$3000 (possibly more) based on my shipping of a Rocket kit.
So based on the current exchange rate I reckon you are up to $8500 plus GST so you are now at around NZ$9750
Add the value of the parts and you are starting to be in the same ball park I reckon.
Oh plus the fact Stuart wont sell you one anyway.............
Come on support local Tom is a great guy.
Mind you last time I checked Tom had actually given up up his day job on the basis of the enormous profits he has made of the fledgling market in NZ - Yeah Right. (This wont mean much outside of NZ)
BTW The Rocket was not, and still is not available in NZ hence my having to ship.
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Post by crop on May 13, 2015 10:16:52 GMT
Hey thanks for your reply. Knew there must have been more to it than I initially thought. I would rather buy one here, so that about makes up my mind and think now I should just start looking for a donor car.
I do have a slight problem and have absolutely zero experience in doing anything to cars. I understand that this will make it more of a challenge but do you think it is achievable? Also since in the future i am no doubt going to want to add a turbo, is it better to buy a donor that someone has already done some work to or best to stick to a stock donor?
Thanks
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Post by kiwicanfly on May 13, 2015 10:35:36 GMT
I have slowly built a Rocket with zero automotive experience prior to starting, however I do have an unfair advantage in the fact that I work in an engineering company with way more access to equipment and resources to most though.
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Post by mawdo81 on May 13, 2015 12:09:35 GMT
crop - I'd start your own thread - kiwicanfly or another moderator could move the relevant posts to that thread for you. For what its worth I started on this journey with little to know automotive experience, I've built a pedal cycle before and am handy at DIY but that was about it. If you can find a turbo donor with the engine & running gear in good shape for not much money then that will save you in the long term, but you will learn so much on a standard donor that fitting a turbo will be a great winter mod the following year. You'll also find that by starting more "standard" you have a wider range of people that you can draw on for help when you (inevitably - we all do) get stuck. Welcome and good luck!
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Post by exo2015 on May 14, 2015 2:32:01 GMT
Hey thanks for your reply. Knew there must have been more to it than I initially thought. I would rather buy one here, so that about makes up my mind and think now I should just start looking for a donor car. I do have a slight problem and have absolutely zero experience in doing anything to cars. I understand that this will make it more of a challenge but do you think it is achievable? Also since in the future i am no doubt going to want to add a turbo, is it better to buy a donor that someone has already done some work to or best to stick to a stock donor? Thanks |
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Post by exo2015 on May 14, 2015 2:37:02 GMT
I have very limited experience in building a project car, the MX5 is one of the easiest cars to work on, simple and fast to pull apart and rebuild, I have gone with a standard car, but I'm sure in the future I will consider making the car go faster, its fantastic fun and really rewarding when you start putting the donor back together
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Post by crop on May 14, 2015 7:50:26 GMT
I think Ill go down the same route. Can't wait to see how your build goes.
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