The MX-5 Mk3 was launched in 2005, a radical departure from the models that had gone before. Offering a new suspension and chassis design, everything about the car had changed. Recently the cars have experienced an explosion of interest with new and old owners alike appreciating these fantastic cars as the hidden gem in the range.
This book will walk you through a range of DIY projects, from simple 'single star' jobs through to more complex tasks, but nothing in this book is beyond the scope of the home mechanic. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions will guide you through each task.
Projects include engine work from tuning to repair following failure, bodywork from modifications to dealing with the ravages of rust, interior modifications from fitting later parts to earlier cars, and upgrading sound systems.
Through detailed descriptions and photographs this book will take you on a journey to get to know your car better and create the car you want.
The author of this guide has been involved with Mazda MX-5s for many years and has owned more cars than he cares to remember. As a current Mk3 owner he genuinely practises what he preaches, and many of the projects described were performed on his own car.
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
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1250 mainly colour illustrations
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Höhe: 270 mm
Breite: 210 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78711-762-4 (9781787117624)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Oliver Wild grew up in an engineering family in rural Yorkshire, spending evenings in the garage with his father restoring a range of classic cars from MGs to Porsches.
Weekends were often spent on windy airfields competing in motorsport events, or mending cars from the previous weekend.
Following a successful career in the motor trade, Oliver has over 20 years of restoration experience across a range of marques, being in 'the game' for the love of it rather than for the money. He gets more pleasure from rescuing beautiful cars and introducing new people to the hobby than chasing financial gain.
Oliver owns an eclectic range of cars and other vintage machinery, ranging from pushbikes to Suffolk Punch lawnmowers! But the Mazda MX-5 has become a staple in his garage, with usually at least one owned by Oliver and his wife Sarah.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
-the purpose of this book
Safety considerations
-PPE
-Physical injury
-Safe lifting
-Power tools
-Welding safely
-Painting safely
General tools
-Hand tools
-Power tools
-Lifting equipment
-Welding
-Painting
-Body protection
-Soldering
-Diagnostics
Bodywork Repairs
-Spotting the problems
-Basic panel fitting and welding advice
-Why is prep so important
Painting
-Types of paint and when to use them
-Choosing paint
-Basic spraying techniques
Projects
Section 1 : Basic Ownership Jobs
What, why, how often?
1 Check and Top Up Tyre Pressure
2 Check and Top Up Oil
3 Check and Top Up Coolant
4 Check and Top Up Brake and Clutch Fluid
5 Car Paperwork (Purchasing a Car UK and USA)
6 Washing Your Car
7 Child Seat Airbag Deactivation
8 Fuel - Filling, Choices, Mpg, Storage
9 Storing Your Car - Daily Driver vs Occasional Use
10 Drain Holes and Water Leaks
11 Jacking Up Your Car
12 Removing/Change a Wheel
13 Change Your Oil
14 Change Air Filter
15 Change Auxiliary Belt and Tensioner
Section 2 : Engine
16 Remove Engine
17 Remove Flywheel
18 Remove Engine Sump
19 Remove Camshaft/Rocker Cover
20 Remove Camshafts
21 Remove Cylinder Head
22 Remove Pistons and Conrods
23 Replace Main and Big end Bearings
24 Split Piston and Conrod
25 Replace Piston Rings
26 Brief Reassembly Overview
27 Camshaft Replacement and Camshaft Follower/Lifter Adjustment
28 Timing Up Engine
29 Final Assembly - Torquing, Sealing and Closing Up
Section 3 : Fuel
30 Replace Fuel Pump
31 Remove Fuel Injectors
32 Remove Inlet Manifold
33 Install a Panel Air Filter
34 Install an Induction Kit
35 Clean Your Throttle Body
Section 4 : Ignition
36 Change Spark Plugs
37 Change Coil Packs
38 Access Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Section 5 : Exhaust
39 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Exhaust Back Box
40 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Exhaust Centre Section
41 Remove Exhaust Manifold
42 Replace Exhaust Hangers
43 Fit a Tubular Performance Manifold
44 Replace Lambda/O2 Sensor
45 Replace Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Section 6 : Cooling System
46 Drain and Refill Coolant
47 Change Thermostat
48 Remove and Refit/Replace Radiator
49 Replace Coolant Hoses
50 Replace Heater Core
51 Replace Temperature Sensor
52 Replace Cooling Fan
Section 7 : Brakes
53 Change Brake Pads and Discs
54 Change Brake Fluid
55 Change Front Brake Caliper
56 Change Rear Brake Caliper
57 Change/Lubricate Brake Slider Pins
58 Paint Brake Calipers
59 Change Brake Flexi Pipes
60 Replace/Repair Brake Hard Lines
61 Change Handbrake Cable
62 Change Front and Rear ABS Sensors
Section 8 : Suspension and Steering
63 Fit Lowering Springs
64 Fit Coilovers
65 Replace Anti Roll Bar Drop Links
66 Fit Uprated Anti Roll Bars
67 Remove and Replace Front wishbones
68 Remove and Refit Rear Arms
69 Fit Wishbone Uprated Bushes
70 Replace Track Rod End
71 Replace Steering Rack
72 Replace Power Steering Pump
Section 9 : Drivetrain
73 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Front Wheel Bearing
74 Replace Rear Wheel Bearing
75 Remove Propellor Shaft
76 Remove Drive Shaft
77 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Differential
78 Replace Differential Side Seals
79 Replace Gearbox Turret Oil
80 Remove Power Plant Frame
81 Remove Gearbox
82 Replace Clutch
82 Replace Clutch Slave Cylinder
83 Replace Clutch Slave Cylinder Hose
Section 10 : Body
84 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Front Bumper
85 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Sill Covers
86 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Rear Bumper
87 Replace Front Wings
88 Repair Inner Wheel Arch
89 Replace Rear Wing
90 Repair Rear Bumper Crash Bar
91 Remove/Replace/Upgrade Door Mirrors
92 Paint your panels
93 Rustproof your car
Section 11 : Interior
94 Stereo Upgrades
95 Early MK3 Centre Console Upgrade
96 Early Mk3 Door Card Upgrade
97 Fit Variable Intermittent Wipers
98 Install Cruise Control
99 Fit a New Steering Wheel / Recover Your Wheel
100 Fit Leather Seats
101 Lower Stock Seats
Section 12 : Electrics
102 Mapping
103 Wrap Rear Lights
104 "De-tango" Headlights
105 Blackout Rear Lights
106 Fit Reversing Camera
107 Fit Parking Sensors
Index
