Wednesday 18 March 2009

More missing bits

Called Westfield to clarify a few points:

1) Assembling the Front Suspension - section 7
I could not identify the locknut for the ball joints.
As part of the Starter Kit they had given me 2 x 1/2" UNF nuts rather than the 2 x M12 X 1.25 HEX PLAIN P&P NUT listed in the BOM.

2) Fitting the Differential. Driveshafts, Rear Uprights & Rear Shock Absorbers - section 4
I could not find the spacers for locating in the cupped section of the metalastic buffers for the diff spacing. On the Miata/MX5-5 Westfield forum there was speculation that these are no longer supplied/needed and when I spoke to Westfield they initially weren't sure themselves but they sent some through.

3) Fitting the Differential. Driveshafts, Rear Uprights & Rear Shock Absorbers - section 5
The manual states: "Continue to pivot until it is possible to align the upper mounting bush in the upright with upper wishbone and lower shock absorber mounting. Secure by inserting an M10 x 100mm long bolt."
M10 seemed to be the correct size but I could not find anything suitable in the parts supplied. There were no long M10 bolts provided. Also, 100mm is too short. You need at least 110mm to allow enough thread for the locknut. After discussing with Westfield they agreed to send me a couple of M10 x 120mm bolts.

Here are the missing parts they sent through (they did send 2 of each but only one of the locknut and M10 bolt shown):

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