Jem’s Mini – Gear Selector and Driveshaft Output Oil Leaks

There were a few little jobs that needed doing on Jemโ€™s Mini that Iโ€™d been putting off but theyโ€™re much less of a chore now I have the lift so I was happy enough to get them done. Jem’s Mini has always leaked oil but that’s kinda what Mini’s do and it’s never been so […]

MX5 – Crank Oil Seal Replacement

Well running the supercharger highlighted a problem with oil leaking past the front crank oil seal. Obviously this is not what you want to see arriving under any car though fairly normal for a classic Mini! ๐Ÿ˜‰ This job is basically a timing belt change with the added step of swapping the oil seal. As […]

MX5 – Rust Prevension Part 2

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in May 2015) Like I said, the rear needed the same treatment as the front so out came my wire brushes, chisels etc again. Fortunately it doesn’t need too much doing though. ย These pics show why I bought this particular car as none of the others I saw looked […]

MX5 – Rust Prevension

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in May 2015) Having managed to find an early mk1 in such good condition underneath I thought I’d better make an effort to keep it that way so got my wire brushes and chisels out to remove any loose paint or surface rust anywhere I could find it. ย I […]