I’ve used this video a few times and it’s great. I’d highly recommend removing the drivers seat if you need more room

Used this great video to adjust my 1990. Followed the excellent steps/description resulting in a smooth perfectly adjusted clutch. Thanks!

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

Your the king

Even after all this time, having such a great Explanation on how to adjust the Timing on your NA Miata Engine right, is sooo absolutely insane and Cool! Thank you Miata King for sharing your all mighty Knowledge! I am currently after 344500Km on the Clock on it to replace Water and Oilpump and doing aswell beside the Timing belt also the Cylinder Head Gasket. My Dear Natsumi (95' 90HP 1.6) deserves this after putting over 109K Km on the Clock since my ownage of her. (Got her in late 2018 with 225K Km on the Clock) :D

How can you tell if it's clutch chatter or something in the transmission?

How to connect the turbo to this coolant reroute setup? Can I use the heater pipe from the front of the engine to connect it directly to the turbo?

Thank you very much for this video. It is incredible how you are still helping after 14 years!! Clear instruction. I had to figure out how to remove the sleeve but I could finally managed. Now the antenna is working perfectly and our Mazda looks amazing again!

man this video helped me so much today lol 5 min to get out 20 min to get in

I just bought one and i was want I ng to learn about this topic...thanks so much miata master

Your video is awesome

For new readers (Mike has retired, and the shop is closed?), yes there HAS to be 19 teeth between the cam sprocket marks at TDC, when the timing belt cog notch is TDC. If this is not so, your Miata won't run right, and be down power. Mike's timing belt tension setting is at best, imprecise. All Mazda service manuals, and the same procedure in Haynes NA Miata (only) manual clearly set out WHY, and how to do it better. Once the belt is on the sprockets correctly, as best you can determine, push the timing belt tensioner bearing frame strongly to your right, over tensioning the belt in most cases. This prevents the belt from jumping teeth while you work further. Then tighten the bearing frame bolt to retain belt engagement on all 3 sprockets From index position, which is all 3 timing belt sprockets* have their appropriate mark at TDC, pistons #1 and #4 are TDC. Rotate the crankshaft 1 5/6th revolutions, such that the notch in the back rim of the timing belt cog aligns with the cast arrow on the face of the oil pump. Mark will be 60º before TDC. THEN loosen the bolt holding the tensioner bearing frame, letting ONLY the spring set tension.Then tighten the tensioner frame bolt. IF you carefully removed all slack in the top and driver side runs of the timing belt, the spring has set tension properly. Rotate engine 11/6th rotation, to see if the index marks all line up correctly. If so, properly torque the tensioner frame bolt, and proceed with engine assembly. This position for setting belt tension is the one place in the two revolutions the engine makes to complete all cylinder's strokes, and has the least rotational forces on the cams from cam lobes working against valve springs that are open, of anywhere in the 2 rotation evolution. This offers the least confounding force from the cams against the belt, as you attempt optimal belt tension. Correct belt tension on All 3 belts on Miatas is the same. A 10 Kg downforce in the middle of the top run of each belt, will deflect the belt about 3/8". Mazda references, and Haynes, offer this in millimeters as well. 10Kg is 22 lbs. *Gears engage gears, Only. Cogs and sprockets engage chains or toothed belts. You live in American, use proper American engineering terms. All the bolts mentioned above are Not bolts, but screws. Screws engage threading in a hole. Bolts engage a nut, but that fight is pointless at this late date.

THANKS MIATA KING for 7:17 showing the Harmonic Balancer parts sequence for the SN Miata • hm²

would you recommend doing this before or after a brake fluid flush?

This video saved my ass. Thank you!

Sir,can you please just show the name of the dealer you bought the NB mast from and?And the specific spare part name?Thx.The tag,maybe

I love this guy. Great videos, short and detailed and to the point. Imagine turning up to get your car fixed and the owner has a gigantic moustache and a wall full of Miata posters... and one poster of a woman from Simply Irresistible. Brilliant.

Will this be the same if it keeps getting stuck in 5th??

So you're telling me I should do coil-on-plug on my NA haha

Do you sell these wires

Thank you Mike for doing this. I was super helpful and wish you the best!

Mike what grease type use on shifter plastic/nylon/metal bushings. My research recommended silicone grease (safe for plastic and nylon) or Super Lube Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE. Please reply.

Hi mike new to your channel. I have a question about a 1997 miata rx 7

O boy, does getting engine out easier than this

Is there a way to test if oil rings are bad. You probably won't find out if there is a fault with them with a compression test or a leak down test, I think.

That’s what mine looks like rn I’m trying to get it out 😂

Hey mike i installed the crankhaft caps and torqued the bolts to spec but the crankshaft won't move around is that normal since the bearings are new?

Thank you very much! You made this so simple for me!

Thank you very much! You made this so simple for me!

is there a way to make the miata steering wheel tilt and telescope

Hi, Informative video. I have a question about the rivets you drilled out, don’t you have to reinstall them?

Hey Mike nice to see your video. I’m dealing with my 1989 Miata. It doesn’t have power on acceleration, I just notice that the keyway and lower timing crank gear are in their position with not damage. Time is good also. Any other guesses on what else could be wrong?

Can not thank you enough for your video and the fact that someone sent me your way. I watched every video about the miata timing job that I could find and the car wouldn't start. Stumbled upon another bloke's video thanking you for the solution to his no start after replacing the timing belt. Cheers, mate. Really appreciate your work.

Great video but I am not a mechanic. I do own a 2014 Miata hardtop and I think the clutch is going out on me. Would appreciate some input. The clutch used to engage pretty far off the floor board but I noticed recently it engages just a couple inches off the floor brd. Thoughts and what I should know when searching for a mechanic to look at it? TIA

I just bought an antenna replacement mast and gonna try this soon :-) Thanks!

Thanksgiving dinner is going to have some extra flavor next year after using Moms Turkey baster and measuring cup for transmission service! Haha! Thanks Mike! You're the best!

Here is an idea or plan. Just get rid of the heavy motor set up and install a bullet antena, not only does it look great, it will save a tiny bit of weight and issues with bent rods. If you stay original don't forget to lube your rod now and again.

Having no experience with power antennas, a week after I purchased my new to me '97 someone pointed out the antenna was still not fully retracted. I had noticed a few crimped edges around the antenna where the last sleeve stops. We'll yesterday I took some bent nose pliers and removed the top nut with ease but that rubber bushing was fused to the coupler was a PITA to remove. Since the mast was crimped, it wouldn't slide off going up so instead I hacksaw'ed off the brass looking collar at the bottom and slid the two pieces off. The coupler and bushing are fused together and I won't be doing anything to remove them and damage a discontinued part. I do want to mention that my NA8 did have a very fine rubber o-ring I could have easily dropped had I not noticed it. Wanted to share my experience with anyone else looking to do this in the future. The replacement mast in 2023 was $79.99 shipped in the US, Japan had some for $50-$60 on ebay but would take way too long. Funny enough while I wait for a new mast, my bluetooth radio transmitter still worked fairly well with only a minor drop in quality!

WHAT IS THAT BEARD??? I like it.

That is genius... I mean you are the king!

Antenna Delete Mod Cheaper Stubby Antenna with DAB support is here kzbin.infovYzSoYD4K_A

whats the wire gauge?

Don’t forget to use a long wrench!

I just fitted a new antenna according to your video and 100 % works!! Thanks Mike!!! Greetings from Belgium!

I’ve used this video twice now for 2 different Miata’s thanks for the info

Curious if you could break down which Daisy style was fitted to which year of the NA? Obviously Daisy Style 1 was fitted to the earliest cars in 89 and 90, but what style(s) were fitted to the 91s, 92s, 93s, etc...? Very informative video! Thanks for posting.

Long live the King!!! 👑

Super useful video, than you! I lost reverse gear on my 6 speed recently after taking it to the track. This video cleared up that there's nothing for me to fix in the shift turret, I was looking for a shift slider that doesn't exist!

Mike have you done a video about replacing the glass window in an NC? Or how to replace the entire convertible top on an NC? thanks

I've ran over something and cracked my oil pan. I will end up replacing the half moons but do I need to remove the baffle?