Category: Miata MX-5
Easy Coolant Reroute – part 1
Part one of Sharka’s coolant re-route. There was just too many photos to get everything into one blog post. And there was this little ninja who threatened me if I didn’t put this up right away…
Insert “Head” Joke Here
May 1st, 2011 — Engine
My head is back from machining and in my lightbox. Nothing revolutionary or earth-shattering was done to the head, but I do expect a little more flow out of it. Take a look.
Clean Your Pistons Like a Boss
April 20th, 2011 — Engine
Head Gasket Time (and every other gasket)
April 17th, 2011 — Engine
Sharka needs a head gasket. A normal person wouldn’t be happy about this. Me? I’m ecstatic!
My Tow Hook Worked!
March 29th, 2011 — Engine
So there I was, sitting at a traffic light on the quiet side of an intersection. I’d just had dinner with my buddy Stoly (not at Taco Bell, at a much nicer nearby tavern) and was ready to go home and kick back. And…. THUD.
Works Bell Rapfix QRSII Quick Release
March 24th, 2011 — Interior, Parts Review
In hopes of adding a little security to my Roadster, I’ve added a Works Bell quick release. And I took a whole ton of photos of it!
Tool Review: Spill-Free Funnel
March 21st, 2011 — Tools & Garage, Wrench Turning
Got bubbles in your coolant system? You need this. This awesomely-huge funnel is designed to help you burp your radiator without fluid overflowing everywhere.
What Top?
March 14th, 2011 — Sharka pix
Tie Rod End Swap
March 7th, 2011 — DIY, Suspension
This is one of those items that’s been on my to-do list for quite a few years – swapping out Sharka’s stock tie rod ends for the 93 LE / 94 R-package ends. They help address the bump steer issues on a lowered car and it’s one part of a Miata that I’ve never replaced. That second reason alone is enough to justify the job.
Contents Under Pressure
February 27th, 2011 — Gauges, Interior
Sharka gets a new Classic Instruments boost gauge to replace a tired “modern” one. The result is this post and far too many pix of a single gauge.
