How does a Miata timing belt water pump work?
There are usually some plastic covers over the cams and water pump as pictured. These unbolt very easily. They consist of three pieces of plastic layered on top of each other. The top piece should come right out with the valve cover off. The water pump pulley itself comes off very easily to get to the rest of the covers.
How much torque does a Miata engine have?
Torque Specs PART SPEC Cam Gear (VVT Intake) (17mm) 47-61 FT/LB Valve Cover (Correct Sequence) (10mm) 43-78 INCH Spark Plugs 11-17 FT/LB Water Pump (12mm) 14-19 FT/LB
What is the ignition timing on a Miata?
Timing advanced too far Advanced timing means that the spark which ignites the fuel mixture in the cylinder occurs before the piston reaches top dead center of its excursion. Factory spec for the Miata specifies standard timing as 10 before top dead center (10 BTDC) 1 at idle speed (850 rpm).
What should the idle RPM be on a Miata?
Factory spec for the Miata specifies standard timing as 10° before top dead center (10° BTDC) ±1° at idle speed(850 rpm). If your timing is advanced more than this, you may experience pinging under some conditions. Dirty spark plugs Metallic burr in cylinder
What are the torque specifications for a Miata water pump?
Water pump pulley – 3 bolts 69-95 in-lbs Water inlet pipe – 2 bolts to water pump 14-19/19-25 Radiator – upper bolts 14-19/19-25 Thermostat cover – 2 bolts 14-19/19-25 Timing belt tensioner bolt & idler pulley bolt
When to replace timing belt on Mazda Miata?
Timing belt replacement on your Miata is one of those critical “hidden” maintenance items. Replacing your timing belt (your water pump is recommended also) at regular 60k miles is something Mazda highly recommends to keep your Miata running.
Timing advanced too far Advanced timing means that the spark which ignites the fuel mixture in the cylinder occurs before the piston reaches top dead center of its excursion. Factory spec for the Miata specifies standard timing as 10 before top dead center (10 BTDC) 1 at idle speed (850 rpm).
How do you replace a water pump on a Miata?
The water pump pulley itself comes off very easily to get to the rest of the covers. You can hold it in place and use a wrench or just use an impact to zip these three bolts out. I ended up buying replacements at Ace Hardware, because these were rusty and fell apart very easily. It’s something like an M8 bolt, but you can find a match no problem.