Uh oh - Isn't the coolant meant to stay on the inside...?

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:40 pm

OK, I will only get to look at it on Sat, but many many thanks for the responses so far. UA has volunteered to come out and help diagnose on Sunday morning if the issue is still present.

OK, so that little black cap can come off/perish and let coolant out. I'd say that that size of hole would be about right for the amount of coolant dribbling out.

I have checked the oil many times, and thank feck, it isn't milky. *phew* I also never let the temp get any further than *slightly* off where it usually sits, so I would be very surprised if I cooked it.

Thanks again guys, I will update when I have more info. If you have any other ideas, please let me know.

Cheers,

Boags

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:21 am

If the temp has only gone up that much, it should be 100% fine. Malibu once got all the way to the top and was fine afterwards.

It's a strong engine.

Jules

BTW What clutch do you have?

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:34 am

Sounds like the blanking cap to me, also. If you can't find a replacement cap, chair leg tips work nicely and every store's got them. You only need a small hole in the hose to lose a ton of coolant, as the pressure the cooling system is under will force a lot of water out in very short time.

Your engine hasn't suffered any permanent damage. It's not meeting the H that would cause a problem - it's how long it stays there.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:36 pm

jules wrote:What clutch do you have?

Standard NA8.

Is this little cap held on with a hose clap or something?

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:11 pm

Boags'MX5 wrote:
jules wrote:What clutch do you have?

Standard NA8.

Is this little cap held on with a hose clap or something?

Yes - the standard Mazda spring clip type.

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:12 pm

Oh, must be Mikey who has the pretty pink clutch. I thought it was you Boags.

Jules

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:14 am

jules wrote:Oh, must be Mikey who has the pretty pink clutch. I thought it was you Boags.

Jules

It's more fuschia.

jules · Postby **jules** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:16 am

Exedy HD?

Jules

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:37 am

Mine's an Exedy HD - purple in colour.

jules · Postby **jules** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:17 am

Sorry for the hijack. I'm thinking of getting this clutch. Are you happy with yours Sabre?

Jules

zoomzoom · Postby **zoomzoom** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:48 pm

Uncle Arthur wrote:
jules wrote:Oh, must be Mikey who has the pretty pink clutch. I thought it was you Boags.

Jules

It's more fuschia.

Fuschia??? Thats not one of the 16 colours?

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:04 pm

Yep, happy with it. Slips a bit if I sink the boot in but doesn't do it much. And because it's an organic plate, it's properly behaved. A bit heavier than normal but I've found that for some reason my clutch is rather light compared to other MX-5s.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:55 am

FIXED!!!!

Thanks for your help everyone, the little black rubber stopper was the culprit!

I even managed to get to the Mobilizer in time for a V8 supercar experience!

Thanks for talking me through it on the phone, Mikey!

You are a champion.

Took 10-20mins of swearing to get the bloody clip off, then 10-20mins of swearing to get the new on on again! :roll:

So; all in all not such a difficult job. :lol:

There were no tears.

Over and out!

jules · Postby **jules** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:08 pm

A good result guys.

I'm spending the day trying to work out why my Acclaims 2 month old alternator has just spat out the 4 screws that hold it together...

Jules