Tesco's NB8B

timk · Postby **timk** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:14 pm

So was it just power steering fluid that leaked out?

M1474 · Postby **M1474** » Thu May 29, 2014 10:52 pm

Just over two weeks to get her ready tesco, hope all goes smoothly.

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Fri May 30, 2014 12:08 am

What is on your parts list other than steering rack and front sub frame? Rear sub frame?

Glad the motor is ok.
Si.

tescoking · Postby **tescoking** » Fri May 30, 2014 2:18 am

The sump had cracked and the fluid was from there. Some part like the bar in the centre of the car got bended and I just let it be, not affecting anything anyway.

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Fri May 30, 2014 7:22 am

The ppf?

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tescoking · Postby **tescoking** » Fri May 30, 2014 4:33 pm

sailaholic wrote:The ppf?

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What is ppf?

kenson · Postby **kenson** » Fri May 30, 2014 5:09 pm

Sad to hear what happened Tesco. Sounds like you have everything you need though.
PPF = Power plant frame. Long frame that mates the engine together with the diff.
You should be able to source one of those quite easily. Many years ago, MX5 Plus had a few lying around.

P.S. I'm out of motorsport for at least half a year. Work taking over

tescoking · Postby **tescoking** » Fri May 30, 2014 6:13 pm

Do I have to replace my Power plant frame? I am not sure about that.

Where can you come back to the race with us? The next one will be 2 weeks later.

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Fri May 30, 2014 6:18 pm

If it's bent it would be a good idea. It's keeps the gearbox and diff lined op properly. Ppf that is too short puts stress on the engine and gearbox mounts.

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Regie · Postby **Regie** » Fri May 30, 2014 8:28 pm

Looking at the above posts. You should take it to a mechanic that has an idea about mx5's if there is any in Perth.

This is the beginnings of another gearbox incident for you :shock:

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Fri May 30, 2014 8:51 pm

A big +1 on what Regie said.

If the PPF is bent you will have big issues. Mine was only slightly out of tolerance and was causing me problems. Your mechanic should know about this.

It's fine to go to friends, but only up to a point.

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