I did not have much time for the car today (as is often the case), so I decided to get one little job done while I had the chance. I pulled the "Mazdaspeed" seats out of the car, along with the center console, to begin pulling up the interior. In the process I discovered the seat rails were beginning to rust at the mounting points. I figure this is less than ideal, so I set about grinding off the rust, priming and repainting. I also got some new shots of the engine bay with the engine already pulled, and some trouble spots I am concerned about.
Also, I have a little name that part quiz for you guys, if you scroll down through the pics, see if you can name the clutch and pressure plate that was pulled from the engine. It came with the car, so I have no idea what it is, does not look OE though.
That's not me, that's Dusty.
Worst of the rusty seat rails
Rust ground off and ready for paint.