Just saying hello
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Just saying hello
Hi all, As my name says, I'm over 60, and I've been working on cars for most of my life.( started with a 1953 Mercury). I've owned a smurf blue 1990 Miata for about 15 years now, and have loved it. The car is totally original except for the wheels off my son's 1994 M edition. This car never ceases to amaze me. The paper stickers are still clean on the shocks after 165000 miles. I do plan to do the timing belt/water pump this winter, and any advice will be appreciated. I'll try to get some pic loaded later. Thanks
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Welcome to the forum.... Sorry I didn't see it yesterday ( I was 67 years old ) Today, I'm 68!
My MSM has 227,000 miles on the chassis now. The engine was recently rebuilt.
Several suppliers offer kits for the timing belt / water pump replacement - FM, Goodwin, and likely Miata Roadster. Each are firms with very good reputations and support. There are several how-to's on various forums for doing that work. I would suggest looking at the specialized tools (a cam lock and a crankshaft lock) FM has for doing that job. They aren't NECESSARY, but do make the job easier.
You'll likely do it - you sound experienced - but replace all the gaskets on your way out.
Oh....I'm not that familiar with early NA's. Is it a short nose crank? If so you might want to inspect the key slot for wear. There is a fix - involving a specialized Locktite product - if you have an issue.
Enjoy, take lots of pictures and post your procedure.
My MSM has 227,000 miles on the chassis now. The engine was recently rebuilt.
Several suppliers offer kits for the timing belt / water pump replacement - FM, Goodwin, and likely Miata Roadster. Each are firms with very good reputations and support. There are several how-to's on various forums for doing that work. I would suggest looking at the specialized tools (a cam lock and a crankshaft lock) FM has for doing that job. They aren't NECESSARY, but do make the job easier.
You'll likely do it - you sound experienced - but replace all the gaskets on your way out.
Oh....I'm not that familiar with early NA's. Is it a short nose crank? If so you might want to inspect the key slot for wear. There is a fix - involving a specialized Locktite product - if you have an issue.
Enjoy, take lots of pictures and post your procedure.
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