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[@colin_g]

Tip from experience : don't leave the vat of drained transmission fluid outside before a rain storm, or it'll overflow all over your driveway and make it permanently smell like ass

[@austinthornton4150]

colin g 👍 😂

[@DannyCourtney1]

Lets all appreciate the time and effort that goes into make a perfect how to video for a job like this! hours and hours and hours....Give Greg a like for all his time!

[@BrownyTheGamer]

yup!!

[@charliederp329]

Agreed 👌🏾

[@MikeWest_W]

"the hair dryer I keep in my car" made the whole video worth it

[@MiataMods]

You have a ton of subscribers and probably a lot of options as far as garages, lifts, tools etc but even with all that you still decide to do this video on the ground, by yourself, showing us it CAN be done that way! That is just so awesome to me and you still manage to make the video interesting, fun to watch and easy to follow.. thank you so much for contributing to the Miata community.. you are one of the best or maybe even THE BEST Miata KZbinr out there! When I'm making my Miata how-to video's, your video quality is my end goal. You motivate me to constantly improve my video quality and I thank you for that. Never stop making video's Greg :-)

[@Bbeavis]

Miata love coming from all over the world right here^

[@harrisdoesthings]

You said everything I wanted to, but better.

[@JRs_Restoration]

Much miata love! Thanks for all your help. Lol not even doing this yet but I will be soon

[@dustinh7614]

Yeet lol seriously tho his videos have made me never fear to dig into my 93 1.6 never wanted to turbo because I just didn't know enough about how it actually worked and all the parts u need and the Cost to do it he pretty much taught me everything about turbos in general threw his vids your a Beast

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I agree. with MiataMods.

[@dsit9955]

you know your worn out when you just lay on the pavement looking up at the underside of the car..... Thinking what am I doing.. thumbs up for a great vid!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Been there; many many times.

[@TeunS133N]

Andrew Smith makes the succes feel way better after haha

[@802Garage]

Ice covered pavement under a '96 Cherokee... Oh, I have been there.

[@classic287]

Andrew Smith, Ya, been there, done that, thought that, lol...

[@xXEvangelXx]

Haha, you just sit there looking at the frame wondering: "what the fuck did I do to myself? Why are we alive?"

[@PressToView]

Without this dude. I wouldn't know half of what I know today 😂😂

[@dashhpromotion5184]

This is super late but i just wanna say thanks i am 16 and im doing a clutch in my na and ive got the trans out right now, i dont know what i would have done without this video. Thank you!

[@DoktorJeep]

Had to do the clutch in my Ford Ranger in 2013. Never did it before. Took two weeks. 29 bolts total to remove. Anybody can do this. The key thing is, DO NOT RUSH. The less experienced you are the longer it will take. A pro mechanic can do this in less than an hour or two. A lot of time, even now, when working on car things, I use my computer to get all of the tips and methods and not afraid to stop to do so. Never rush it.

[@alansmilealot]

On my 1rst try I did it in one day taking about 6-7 hours. I struggled hard getting the transmission back to the engine. I was too fatigued to lift it and balance it, but I will say using an impact gun helped alot. But on alot of my jobs I send soooo much time looking for tools and finding the torque specs.

[@Ben-nx7yy]

Flat im getting a miata soon and theres a chance the clutch will go bad soon so I just wanted to be ready, reading comments like yours really makes me feel more comfortable about diy fixes

[@mannykings5]

Two weeks.. I’d rather pay for labor at that point

[@DoktorJeep]

@@mannykings5 Not like all day every day, you damned lazy boomer.

[@beavishawk1]

@@alansmilealot always, always keep your tools sorted.. Always have a carry case of tools from somewhere like craftsman, kobalt, hell, harbor freight.. A 100$ 1..Will do u fine...add a few things as you see fit

[@eugeneclur5961]

I’m doing this right now and it’s by far the hardest thing to do for a turbo set up. If u have a shit box like every other Miata owner, you’ll soon find out that half of the bolts are rusted and the Mazda engineers decided to locate them within a millimeter from other vital parts... with that said, there’s no better feeling than finishing and having a perfectly working car

[@garciaking951]

I did this job on my miata 2 months ago. Took me about 16 hours in all since i was by myself but it was worth it. Also a breaker bar is a must without power tools.

[@wesleyisbell7103]

How’d you get the drive shaft out? I removed the 4 bolts but it won’t come out

[@perplexed2352]

​@@wesleyisbell7103Gonna assume you got it sorted, but you need to remove most of the trans-diff brace bolts and push it aside and probably remove your exhaust midpipe should get the room to drop it down on the diff side and it just slides out from there

[@miscclique]

@@wesleyisbell7103it’s probably rust mated , bang it with hammer

[@trevor3803]

I’d like to thank my fbi guy for throwing this in my feed my clutch started slipping today and he heard me bitching

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Haha

[@samjuniorchimvai1241]

sold my Miata a couple months ago. I still drop what I'm doing to watch your vids.

[@goodeggproductions]

Holy crap!! I'm replacing my clutch TOMORROW. Thank you so much for releasing this video today. I'll be watching it 6 times tonight before I get started tomorrow.

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Oh boy I cant wait to see how you condense this project down you always do a great job!

[@colin_g]

Yea if anyone is still unclear at any step, check out GearHeads' video! It's longer, but goes into more detail for certain steps.

[@melody3741]

MandrewDavis once you actually attempt the things they teach you that wont be a problem anymore :)

[@Seandoestech]

GearHeads yep. Greg's how tos just get better and better. everything you need to know plus the results, nice!

[@melody3741]

All the miata people are here hahahaha

[@Seandoestech]

Melody lol Greg's channel is like Mecca for us devout Miata fans.

[@dil6969]

So happy to see this video. You're a gift to the already very helpful Miata community. I replaced my timing belt a week ago, and the job went better than expected thanks to your t-belt replacement video. Also, I cannot describe how satisfying it is to finally remove an old oil seal when you've been working at it for 30 minutes in an awkward position. For me at least, using a small pick to carefully puncture the rubber towards the inside allowed me to get a small flat blade screw driver behind the seal without any damage to the sealing surfaces. Now that my clutch is starting to chatter a little, it's nice knowing I've got this video to fall back on when it inevitably starts slipping. Thanks Greg!

[@dalynhoogs9396]

idk how Craig Peterson makes videos like this so entertaining. anyone else doing it I would fall asleep. I will definitely use this video when my miata gets boost as with all his amazing videos

[@PaulsensGarage]

Using this video to help me drop the Trans in my 02 Miata. Thank you for putting this together and the fact that you dropped this in your Driveway with hand tools is extremely impressive. Great Work.

[@martinbernath]

I wish i had a miata, i could use all the amazing tutorials you produce. But i watch them anyway because they are entertaining and educational. Great job once again Greg.

[@corbingoette8218]

One MAJOR tip that helped me a lot when putting my transmission in was jacking up the front of the engine up just a little bit. When you take the transmission off from the engine it tends to rock forward, jacking the engine up from the front of the oil pan helps align everything.

[@buttturkeyclips4891]

Yess I did it this weekend and I had to do that. Didn't think about it until I tried putting the transmission back in.

[@jamesannis5372]

SUPPORT trans through the shifter hole with bungy and a piece of wood. Makes pulling it to the ground less scary. and opposite makes installation less of a bench press effort.

[@invinciblejets4690]

James Annis oooo I like this idea thanks.

[@alansmilealot]

I remember when I did this job, I stacked a bunch of the backrest of a few computer chairs together to absorb the impact and minimize the fall

[@DatNinjaGuyD]

I bench 300

[@noncog1]

man, crazy how i watch every vid as it drops, and also come back to old vids as theyre relevant to work i need to do. seriously one of the best automotive channels on yt

[@elwindewitte]

Now that I'm finally replacing the rear main seal on mine, it's crazy to see in how good of a condition your chassis is! Everything is rusted over in the suspension and drivetrain, it's completely driving me nuts. Thanks for these videos Greg! Really helps me prepare for the work I need to do

[@TJQ09]

This video was a lifesaver. Subbed just for the quality and thoroughness.

[@Nasonix2]

This guy needs way way more support! I want to see him get big. He's already killing it. So much attention to detail. So much teachings, awesome content and filming too man! Keep this up!!!!! - excuse me posting this to an older video

[@Tgeschew]

definitely these "The ULTIMATE" videos are really good, keep going !!

[@andykumi]

Respect my friend, not only for doing this job on your back but also the clarity & detail of the video. One of the best I've seen for this job.

[@scottdurant1049]

By far the BEST and MOST HELPFUL car channel for the Miata gang. thanks man!

[@norbiesison9257]

What an impressive video! Perfect shade-tree procedures. Very clear and concise instructions; virtually impossible to get it wrong!

[@ProperToftheSTG]

best instructional on how to do this i've seen. Planning on doing it to my Spec Miata soon. Good work and thanks for the great video.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I will surely read the article. Hey man I don't know anyone that works as hard as you do to get good, accurate information out to the viewers. I have watch more than a few of you video's and I learn good new info every time. Thanks Greg.

[@Ben-Rogue]

This is the best MX-5 Clutch guide I've ever seen. Very detailed and clear instructions!

[@chrispas761]

dude you re awesome. I HONESTLY believe that you deserve so many more subs...love from Greece man keep up the amazing work!!

[@puffmonster689]

A BUNCH of helpful tips, just got my transmission removed and the flywheel jamming trick is SUPER helpful. Thanks a bunch!

[@dardanius1]

I can't wait for the new build playlist. Makes it so much better when you don't have to pick and guess what order the build is going. Much respect, I'm a jeeper but the little Miata is growing on me lol.

[@juanjoseguinac3262]

Just wanted to say, your video was a HUGE HELP! Just 2 days ago I just change my clutch and if it wasn't for your video I think I would had a difficult time! Great video!

[@austinbarrett9613]

Thanks for the video man! I'm about to replace the clutch on my NA miata and I find videos so much easier to follow than the service manual. Cheers.

[@johnlee1009]

Thanks man. Just changed my clutch. Felt great! Definitely an important milestone for me.

[@mfreels08]

I never left a review or comment, but thank you so much. Your video helped me out changing the transmission on my 1990. What brought me back was the explanation of the wires over the transmission. I could not find that information to save my life but I remembered that you did cover it in this video.

[@jmpcrx]

Upgraded my clutch on my nb ready for a turbo build a couple of weeks ago, used your video to help me, spent 2 days doing it all carefully, and all has gone well.. so THANKS greg, really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😁😃

[@yonyse1769]

Just finished doing this on my 90 miata. You're awesome. Thank you for the detailed guide.

[@dembydish]

Only three mins in and I'm liking the approach already!

[@finnallen5844]

I love your format/how you make your videos it’s very detailed but quick and simple enough for my adhd ass to understand and enjoy as entertainment. Keep it up!

[@legocyclops]

Greg, thank you. You explained everything perfectly and now I feel totally confident in being able to do this solo. Cant imagine how we miata enthusiasts managed before youre videos :P

[@johnallred3124]

Between two different 91 engines, I've done my timing belt four times, I never saw such a clear description of how to set the timing. Thanks so much!

[@larularae2106]

INCREDIBLE video. I'm really intimidated by transmission/engine work as I'm an absolute novice BUT this gives me a lot of hope, the goons at every mechanic's shop quoted me anywhere from 990$ to 1400$ for this job

[@LilBizzert]

Greg Peters!!!! Thanks a million for your video tutorials!! I just recently acquired a ‘94 Miata. It needed a new clutch and I had no idea what I was doing. I watched your video carefully like 9,999 times and followed every step. Got the job done and saved $1100 bucks not taking it to a shop. Thank you all the way from Florida!

[@mgee6786]

Good channel, keep up the details in your repairs. Very much needed for many who need the guidance.

[@blatantlyjohn6234]

Brilliant guide, thanks! Love your down to earth way of doing things. Keep up the great work buddy

[@cameronboggs7292]

love that "ill heat up the flywheel with the hairdryer i keep in my car" lol

[@daleabono3616]

love the video, Gregg. I'm having dejavo....exactly how I did it in the '70's. Under a 67 Camaro. On a gravel driveway. In the dead of winter. In the pouring rain. But the steps didn't change much. Thanks for posting. Now I can do the Miata with confidence, except I'll use my floor jack to carry the tranny, thank you.

[@pammuirheid838]

Loved this. I enjoyed your delivery very much. Not a dull moment!

[@Interloper783]

Hey, thanks man I just discovered your channel after realizing I need a new clutch. This will be really helpful.

[@warrenahl5577]

Bought a stock 97 mx5 yesterday, subscribed today. Great content!!

[@Gnasherism]

Watched this countless times in preparation for my first clutch swap next weekend. Just gotta say what a sweet guide man. For some reason ‘I gots transmission on mah cheest’ always gets me haha

[@HARaZAC]

@TheCarPassionChannel I just did a clutch job for the first time with the help of this awesome video! Thank you so much! Yeah we are stubborn and worked on it until we finished at 4:30am but it was totally worth it.

[@TheWouther11]

Used this guide totday to replace and install a heavier clutch for a customer. highly recommend this video!

[@VlogCity]

This helped SO MUCH! Literally had zero trouble changing out my clutch thanks to you. You're the bomb!

[@freeridefuentes6520]

Dude...you're the best! I was wondering how I was going to do my first clutch swap for my 1993 but now that I've come across this video Ima get to it this weekend. Very excited Very wow very thankful...

[@midwestmods]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. always perfect timing. Just in time for my clutch install

[@nickjones7459]

This is easily the best how-to video I've seen for a clutch change!

[@bakamotorworks505]

Awesome video Greg. I think you've convinced me to get a miata for my next project car. It's like fun sized RWD Japanese goodness!

[@grocer3]

I've already done this, and I still enjoyed watching the video 👍 keep it up

[@olaf9198]

hi Greg, you know what In like the most? You put so much effort in everything, and its mostly not miata specific. because I dont even own a miata keep it up greg

[@xxmustangxx98]

Great video man helped ALOT! THANK YOU FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT DO THE HARD WORK AND SHOW US HOW ITS DONE!! THANK YOU!

[@turbotprobed4373]

Did this this weekend, thanks a bunch for the tutorial! For the rear main seal, drill a pilot hole and run a big screw into it (careful not to touch either mating surface. When you screw it in the screw will bottom out and the seal will walk right out on the threads.

[@randygross5172]

That feeling when you realize that even though Mondays suck, Mondays also mean a new Car Passion Channel vid is gonna drop!!

[@boothinator]

Just replaced the clutch on my 2003 and this this video was a big help. Had more underbody bracing to remove, but otherwise pretty much the same.

[@marcinka5865]

Great vid there. I'm planning on doing this by myself and that was a lot of useful information.

[@nknasi]

Holy shit Greg thanks for taking the time to make a great install vid for such a difficult job. It's appreciated

[@Lawbase]

GREG! Thank you for more videos. Hopefully your real life job is going well. I know you can't post as many videos as you used to be able too. But we still love you.

[@woddow]

wow, I saw one of your older videos first and I can say you've definitely came a long way 👌

[@MadMedeiros]

You seriously make the absolute best how to videos, for all us fellow miata owners, give this video a like for making backyard mechanics like us an amazing guide.

[@gulfcoastpapi6567]

lmao... when you were just laying there at the end... i've found myself in that same position numerous times. awesome video. rear main replacement + flywheel + clutch project starting this week. you're the man!

[@bagelbytes69420]

I'm a simple man. I see a new CarPassionChannel upload, I like it.

[@alexchulzhanov]

Just finished installing my 6 puck sprung copper ceramic clutch and 10.6lb flywheel! What was supposed to be a day’s work turned out to be three, the studs on my exhaust broke off so I ended up pulling the whole exhaust out and welding the header to the mid pipe. And of course all the hardware stores were closed (Easter).... But now my car rips! Thanks for the guidance Greg, made the actual trans install a lot smoother.

[@mattboulton5443]

loving your videos mate. keep up the good work, informative, interesting and entertaining. After watching your cambelt and water pump video, im about to give it a go, when it warms up a bit.lol

[@michaeldavidblunt]

Gotta say thank you for the detailed video! I decided to drop the transmission to replace a leaky rear main seal / oil pan seal by myself off of jackstands. Not the most comfortable job but it is definitely a learning lesson.

[@st3pupdj]

where was this video when I needed it 2 weeks ago! 😜 Great vid as always, much respect for you! keep em coming!

[@tehpillemannerator]

You are the man. Best miata videos in all the Interwebs. Blease neva stap

[@miguelgfmiatabolivia2712]

Man, few hours earlier I installed the tramission, mannn I dont how u put it alone, u are a really beast!!!

[@rodan9]

excellent video Greg! This would have made my clutch job so much easier had it been out 2 years ago. One thing I'd like to point out though. Once the transmission is down check the bellhousing, if you've got anything other than clutch dust on the walls like oil for example, check the transmission seals/gaskets as well as the rear main. At 11:54 under the front transmission cover is a paper gasket, i had a bad leak from there!

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

Dude, you are an animal! Your channel is my MX5 bible! Thanks for the awesome work! More subs deserved!

[@austincouto4652]

Greg always been the 🐐

[@davidcluckie]

Just did this on the floor!! Had access to a lift but it wasn't too bad. Bell housing bolts were solid. Your vid was great. Very little figuring out in the end up because of it. THANKS

[@davidcluckie]

I feel like a beast. Prop and diff to put back in once I change the seals

[@emeraldmartinet4714]

Dude...youre the best for making this video

[@InstrumentalJourney]

Takes a lot of balls doing this job...even more doing it on your back. .watched the whole video...wish I had your knowledge. ..great job...would love to have you build my dream Miata one day..

[@JH-tk6ge]

haha, "i gotta transmission on muh cheyst" 10:45

[@matube73]

Your videos are very well made. Keep up the good work.

[@raymondcascella4920]

Very good clear and completely precise instructions

[@raymhuang]

This video helped me do this on my back in my tiny garage. Thanks!

[@mistaa3781]

I appreciate this video more than I appreciate my family 🙌thank you

[@patrickmcbrearty2621]

Gregs VVT Build AND CarThrottles Phil video on the one day, how could I ask for more😄

[@mauser8515]

I just performed the happy meal clutch upgrade as well as Delrin bushings for the rear diff. The only items that gave me trouble were the three nuts on the down pipe nearest the header. To get them off, I put kroil on them, then heated them up with a torch. I put the socket+extension on the bolt and gave them a few wraps with a mallet. After that they came right off. Beforehand I was using an impact wrench to get things off, but it wouldn't take 2 of the 3 off, so I had to use the heat/bump method to break them free. Thanks for the Video, I watched it a few times. Vroom Vroom!

[@chancealger4740]

Is it sad that a NA Miata is my dream car? Also I love your content, im binging your videos instead of getting sleep for school tomorrow.

[@ViEtxHuE2]

HOLY SHIT!!! Dude, you're not gonna believe this but it was your pull on home ave that made me buy a MIATA! I don't know if you can see me in the video, but I was in accord with my dad. I was planning to buy a gt86 but instead when I saw your Miata, it just made my heart melt. I'm not sure it was your Miata, but when I saw that Miata, it had so much life to it. Instead of puting a downpayment on a gt86, I bought my very own 1991 NA6!!!! Although this car gave me some headache, such as overheating issues and etc; this is the reason why I bought this car, to make it my own! I'm about to replace my flywheel + clutch and I stumbled on this video. When you did the pull when getting over the 805, It gave me goosebumps because I'm pretty sure it was the Miata I saw at the time. About to put in Exedy Clutch STAGE 1 and Fidanza Lightwheel in my baby!! Can't wait!!!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Dang man that's awesome! That's funny, I wanted an AE86 before I got a Miata

[@markwinning5908]

5 years old and still kicking. Used this for my NC today. Super easy!

[@donuttogo5652]

It's 2022 and this video still proves to be a very good resource. Thank you so much edit: date typo

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

All the bolts are in the same place, confirmed!

[@kickinghorse2405]

What I love about this video . . . (?) Every bit still applies to this very day!!! (Good ol' Miata) Thank you (thank you thank you) !!!! So well put together, Easy to follow, Good stuff Cheers!

[@kountzer]

I have a 2007 ford ranger truck. I am thinking about buying a Miata, hopefully NA manual. The truck leaks oil profusely. It is automatic but I need to pull the trans and replace the main seal. This video (and others) have given me the confidence to get that done.