Kugawestie's MX5 SDV Build Thread - Now An Upgrade Thread

[Norman Verona]

I guess there's many like me who couldn't care too much about the outside being clean but the engine and under bonnet must be spotless. I sometimes remove the engine to change my cam belt, which is just as easy to do in-situ, so I can clean the engine.

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Ah good, i thought for a moment i was the only one here that spends hours polishing my engine

[KugaWestie]

I glass beaded my cam cover and picked out the FORD in blue. It looked good then but is dirty and crap now.

I guess there's many like me who couldn't care too much about the outside being clean but the engine and under bonnet must be spotless. I sometimes remove the engine to change my cam belt, which is just as easy to do in-situ, so I can clean the engine.

Now is your engine clean or dirty?

[Norman Verona]

At the moment it's dirty. I haven't had time this year due to injuries and finishing the house. Also, after HMs illness I won't leave her for too long so no blats this year. Should be OK for next summer.

[KugaWestie]

Dont use any power tools to clean it though Norman

[Norman Verona]

Is a jetwash considered to be a power tool?

Of course it is, I could cut my finger in the jet.

Also, do you think it'll be OK to use my electric screwdriver?

[7sRWild]

which part washing the car involves an electric screwdriver??

[Norman Verona]

Keep up Steve, it's washing the engine...... after it's been taken out!

[7sRWild]

You are just to fast for me Norm....I need more wine...

[Norman Verona]

I opened a bottle last night and HM nicked some for her marinade for tonights dinner.

Cheek!

[Dommo]

I just painted my engine black, it's always clean!

[KugaWestie]

Makes it difficult to spot oil leaks though Dom

[Dommo]

If I can't see them, they don't exist

[KugaWestie]

New wheels and tyres put on this morning

[darve]

ooooo - they're nice those