First miata!
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From: New York
First miata!
Just picked up my miata a couple days ago! Its a 2000, all stock, has 130k miles, it's a little rough but I'm going to use it as a way to learn some basic mechanics. It wont be going on the road for a little while because I still have two cars at the moment.... I have a 2007 gti thats staying and a 97 accord which im selling. Anyways I'm going to be using the forums a lot I'm sure since this is my first time doing anything more than an oil change haha. Anyways here she is..... uhh, never mind my pictures wont upload its saying failed when i try to add as attachment. 
Other than that I have a real question. Planning on doing the water pump and timing belt real soon are there specific brands anyone recommends? Should i stay OEM?
Other than that I have a real question. Planning on doing the water pump and timing belt real soon are there specific brands anyone recommends? Should i stay OEM?
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Welcome to the forum, Shawn!
I've found good luck with parts on Rockauto. Be sure to read up on timing gear alignments on the Miata engine. They can be slightly tricky and it usually take a couple of tries to get it right.
You might consider changing the crank seal while you are in there. And maybe the front cam seals if you are feeling adventurous. The tensioner pulley and idler pulley need to be checked for good bearings as well.
Ensure you get good torque on the crank pulley bolt and it is common to use LocTite on the threads so it doesn't loosen. Don't overtorque the four little bolts on the pulley or they will break.
I've found good luck with parts on Rockauto. Be sure to read up on timing gear alignments on the Miata engine. They can be slightly tricky and it usually take a couple of tries to get it right.
You might consider changing the crank seal while you are in there. And maybe the front cam seals if you are feeling adventurous. The tensioner pulley and idler pulley need to be checked for good bearings as well.
Ensure you get good torque on the crank pulley bolt and it is common to use LocTite on the threads so it doesn't loosen. Don't overtorque the four little bolts on the pulley or they will break.
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MFz Lurker
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 7
From: New York
Welcome to the forum, Shawn!
I've found good luck with parts on Rockauto. Be sure to read up on timing gear alignments on the Miata engine. They can be slightly tricky and it usually take a couple of tries to get it right.
You might consider changing the crank seal while you are in there. And maybe the front cam seals if you are feeling adventurous. The tensioner pulley and idler pulley need to be checked for good bearings as well.
Ensure you get good torque on the crank pulley bolt and it is common to use LocTite on the threads so it doesn't loosen. Don't overtorque the four little bolts on the pulley or they will break.
I've found good luck with parts on Rockauto. Be sure to read up on timing gear alignments on the Miata engine. They can be slightly tricky and it usually take a couple of tries to get it right.
You might consider changing the crank seal while you are in there. And maybe the front cam seals if you are feeling adventurous. The tensioner pulley and idler pulley need to be checked for good bearings as well.
Ensure you get good torque on the crank pulley bolt and it is common to use LocTite on the threads so it doesn't loosen. Don't overtorque the four little bolts on the pulley or they will break.
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