Tag Archives: MZ12

Interior – Side and Badges.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by mz12gt

Slowly managing to paint all of the interior in Top Coat. Probably another 6 hours to complete painting everything. Also ordered some new (second hand) badges for my boot off Yahoo Auctions via Jesse Streeter As you can see someone … Continue reading →

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Cam Housings / Rocker Boxes

Posted on February 28, 2012 by mz12gt

Got new 5MGE cam shaft housings sent from the states. After cleaning them up with oven cleaner and degreaser they are now 90% clean. My previous ones and the cams in them had been deeply scored by grit and could … Continue reading →

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Interior – Roof

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mz12gt

Slowly finishing off painting the interior of the car. All the worst areas have been primed and now the roof is painted in Wattyl Kill Rust Epoxy Enamel. Just a matter of painting everything else now.

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Interior – Bits

Posted on January 31, 2012 by mz12gt

Progress is a bit slow at the moment. But I decided to paint the brake pedal / display mount. These thing must have come rusted from the factory.

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Interior – Paint

Posted on January 8, 2012 by mz12gt

I want to absolutely minimize the chances of getting new rust, so I am painting the interior of the car with Wattyl KillRust Heavy Duty Primer and the over coating with Wattyl Kill Rust Epoxy.

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Assembly – Head – Part II

Posted on December 17, 2011 by mz12gt

Getting ready to finish reassembling the head. Checking the cam housing fitment. Painted and cleaned parts in the backyard. Rocker arms marinating in kerosene.

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Multivision Computer

Posted on December 11, 2011 by mz12gt

The MZ12 Multivision Computer is made up of 3 component boxes TW-D611T (86116-24010) which is responsible for multiplexing the video signal together using AN5315 and AN5352 chips. TW-D603T (86010‑24010) which is the television tuner box. TW-D604T (86112‑24010) which is the … Continue reading →

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Assembly – Head – Part I

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mz12gt

I installed the engine head. Using ARP head studs and nuts.

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Assembly – Timing Cover and Oil Pan

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mz12gt

On the 3rd attempt I managed to install the front timing cover with new oil seals. Using the FEL-PRO TCS455181 Kit and 7MGE crankshaft oil seal. I used Hylomar on the gaskets. It’s fiddly stuff but is supposed to work … Continue reading →

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Assembly – Boot

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mz12gt

Started putting the boot back together. Selection of tail lights.

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