Just another silver NB....

[—tsingson—]

Getting it ready for a long road trip next year. Make sure that I am all good.

[Demon I Am]

I hear you. I'm closing in on 100k, and need to start a refresh list. Fluids, TB/WP, etc.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Sweet. It's honestly more intimidating to read than it actually is. I do suggest pulling the radiator and fans for extra clearance. Some people just pull the fans, but it's only like 4 more bolts.

Pull the fans with the rad still attached. Just disconnect the wire connectors, two bolts for the radiator on top, drain, pull.

[Pyr0monk3y]

Pull the fans with the rad still attached. Just disconnect the wire connectors, two bolts for the radiator on top, drain, pull.

Yep.

The job is a piece of cake compared to some cars, no reason to be intimidated. After mine ripped I did it in a rush in an hour by myself, but that was just the belt. No doubt, it will be an all day deal since we are kind of doing an overhaul. We'll take our time and enjoy it rather than cursing and rushing through it.

I'm a little excited. We've been cutting the rust and bad rollcage out of an old E30 this week, and cleaning out dead rats from between the floorboards. It will be nice to work on a nice car.

[NCGreasemonkey]

Sounds like you have my job.

[JamieH]

Sorry, I couldn't help ya out Anthony. But, at least this way ya ain't gotta do 180 miles of driving for it.

[—tsingson—]

It's not a problem Jamie. This way when I make it over there, it will be for Cars and Coffee.

[—tsingson—]

So car is done. Andy and I completed it on Saturday. Took us about 7 hours but we were moving at a very relaxed pace. Even having to stop by his house to grab a tool and then Autozone and lunch at Pei Wei. Cam seals looked like they were leaking so hopefully this will help with the piddling under the car. A bunch of hoses were replaced. One was not as it was very difficult to get access to. It didn't look bad but if I decide to go squaretop, that will get replaced. Car was registered as well. Didn't tackle the tranny and diff yet. Got an email from Bill at Miataroadster and it looks like my short shift is on it's way. Will do the diff, tranny and shifter all at the same time. No pictures as I didn't really think about it when we were working.

[Demon I Am]

Glad it went smoothly!

[—tsingson—]

So my MiataRoadster shifter came in last week. On Saturday, I drained and filled the diff and tranny. I also installed the shifter and removed and filled the turret. Shifter feels great. I mean I really can't describe how the shifter feels. If you haven't felt this shifter yet, you need to find someone who has used it. Installation was really easy and everything is included in the kit. Highly recommend this kit!

[Demon I Am]

Which size did you go with? Angled?

[—tsingson—]

All stock.

[—tsingson—]

So I hit my AC with a vacuum pump yesterday to check for any leaks. None. Hit it with a charge and AC works great. Not as cold as my Expedition but at least I am getting cold air. Happy to have saved a bunch of money there.

[Demon I Am]

Was getting ready to msg you regarding that!

[—tsingson—]

I would have bought it that day we spoke about it. Sorry man.