Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[JasonL]

My little girl just started school as well. Months now feel like weeks used to.

Congrats! It's bloody hard work 95% of the time, but worth it for the other 5% (numbers may vary)!

[norton]

Thanks again guys, shes draped across my chest at the moment sleeping her lunch off. I need to be careful I don't squish her by Hibbing her too much!

[Rosco]

Awwww congratulations mate, so much cooler than making a car!

[norton]

Thanks bud, yes she is waaaay cooler!

[norton]

So amidst the chaos I've found some time here and there to strip the engine and assemble the front brakes.





The calipers and carriers have been stove enamelled and rebuilt with new seals, pistons and bolts.

The engines can cover, intake and sump have been aqua(?) blasted and look stunning. The cam cover will get a red crinkle coat of paint and the intake a silver/clear coat finish. The sump, I don't know, maybe silver again.

I've a BEGI coolant bypass and coil on plug conversion to do. Otherwise the cambelt, all seals and gaskets have been replaced and various bits cleaned and painted. The gearbox also got a clean with new seals and a silicone gear lever boot.

This should in the car soon...

[CTWV50]

Nice! Is that a mk2 1.6?

[norton]

Thanks, yes a mk2 engine and box.