MX5 Diff

[indigorallye]

I am new to the MX5 scene, in fact I am not on the scene!
Bearing that in mind, I have seen a 1990 MX5, UK 1600 for sale for what seems a reasonable price.
The seller states that the it needs a new diff.
Can anyone help me regarding a price to replace it, and where would be best to get it done.
Any help or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Mike

PS Is there an on-line buyers guide anywhere?

[Gizmo!]

http://www.planetmx5.com/forum/index.php
http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php

Diff looks expensive for a new one - http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/product... - so the price better be very good. So many of them around: just buy one that works.

[indigorallye]

OK, thanks.
This is the advert.........

Mazda MX 5 in Red 1992, 1.6 16 valve UK Specification. (Non Runner,
requires new diff) Spares or Repairs
Covered approx 100k off the top of my head.
Engine runs well. However, differential is gone and requires replacing.
MOT and Tax present

Offers in the region of £400!

[skinny]

you can buy a 1.6 open diff for probably less than £50 in good nick - lots of people replace them with LSD's so they're easy enough to get hold of.

[Munter]

Try one of the MX5 breakers.

http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/

http://www.everythingmx5.com/

http://www.mx5heaven.co.uk/acatalog/1600.html

[indigorallye]

Thanks guys.
On the face of it, it looks like a good buy then?

[bluetone]

Of course you need a quote for the work from you're local spannerman to make a value judgement.

You might also wonder what how current owner has been driving the car for it to need a new diff...

[OllieWinchester]

If the diff is all that is wrong with it then it sounds to me like a stonking bargain.

Car - £400
Used diff - £50
Fitting - £100
MOT - £50

Sounds like a plan to me. Surely you could break the car and re-coup your £400 if it turned out to be dog?

[Munter]

OllieWinchester said:

Sounds like a plan to me. Surely you could break the car and re-coup your £400 if it turned out to be dog?

Thats a good point.

2 x Front wings = ~£100
Engines got to be ~£250 and say £100 minimum for a gearbox.

You already have your money back and theres still the bonnet, boot, bumpers, seats etc