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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power Grumpy's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Demon I Am View Post
    I've found that those bolts (at least in theory) are simple to find and remove, once you find the correct angle of attack. I know on the nb, one bolt was a bear to reach until I moved out from under the car, and out to the side, near the wheel well. If something seems too difficult to get at, always look for another route. Also, don't cheap out on your universal (swivel) attachments and extensions.
    In the enthusiast's manual, it says extensions of about 14", a universal attachment, and the socket should be used, and to attack the one bolt from the Drivers wheel well, so it sounds just like what you're saying. Thanks! Sprayed it with some pb, last time I was there.will have to spray some more before trying

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    Finally it looks like I'm making progress. We've decided to cut the exhaust to get it out. No worries since he's got a welder. Can put back together or maybe find another. Definitely seeing evidence of oil leaking from crank I believe, as well as the one at the cas which I fixed last year. Gonna have lots of cleanup to do!

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    well, got the engine out last tuesday. My friend Mike has been busy with it since then!

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    Working 50+ hours a week isn't conducive too getting the car done! Doing some cleaning. Hopefully going to get more removed in the bay soon.

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    Well it's been slow going a bit, but currently the car looks close to this (Ive spent a few hours cleaning since this pic):
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    Finally found exactly what was under my brake booster:

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    This coming week will be cleaning that area up and then beginning the prep work for painting the engine bay.

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    Nice work, Charley! It’s a lot of work, but it’s going to be worth it.

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    After some thought I decided that as much as I like the Bride exas 3 seats, they really wouldn't work well for a daily. I have been tossing around the idea of seats from a c4 or 5 vette or rsx type s. Friday some rsx-s seats popped up for a price that was hard to resist. Free! They're in crap shape but I was planning on reupholstering whatever I got anyway.

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    They look nice! Do they fit?

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    Not a clue. I'll be cheking wed when I go work on the car. Hope so! If not, one will be tossed and the other repurposed for a racing setup for gaming.

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    Well the base of the seats is at least an inch too wide. No go in the miata. Cheap racing setup tho is always good.

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    Been a busy couple weeks. Cleaned up the rust and cleaned last week and then tonight finally got some paint laid down!

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    Is that like a Keswick Green or is it Green Primer? Looks strangely appealing

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    I like it! That color is what I've thought about using to repaint my entire car.

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    Love it! Thanks for the updates!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MX5Wisher View Post
    Is that like a Keswick Green or is it Green Primer? Looks strangely appealing
    It's a satin moss green with the white primer under it. Thought it'd help enhance the color.

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