Chris's new build of an MX5 based car

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Originally Posted by twinturbo

Last time I lost a belt was in 1991! About a week after my driving test in my dads Lada Riva 1600SLX.

Did the classic old fix of a pair of a pair of tights to keep the alternator and water pump running till we could get it to the mechanic for a new belt.

TT

I waited for a belt from EuroCarParts which I got and fitted today. Oil leak fixed, drive belt fixed, sorted the rack centering and got one of the front wheels pointing back in the right direction it was 3 turns out!

Going to try a bit more tire pressure maybe 20psi rather than 15psi.

Anyway went out for a hoon about felt better round the corners now the wheels are pointing in the right direction. BUT, the 5000prm stuttering returned. Checked all the plugs and they all look a little lean on mixture, got to be the fuel pump, filter or FPR. I'll fit the filter as soon as it arrives and see. Got some redex too. Nearly used a full tank in only 70 miles! Got a about a gallon left. 10 miles per gallon then! I have been foot flat to the floor 90% of the time though.