Where is the water pump on a Miata?
The Miata water pump is located behind the timing belt. Unfortunately, if your water pump craps out, you need to do an entire timing belt jobin order to replace it. Many people believe in prophylactic replacement of the water pump when the timing belt is done.
Do you need to change the timing belt on a Miata?
Mk1 Miata (MX5) are still climbing in price as more and more of them are getting scrapped off. I personally would get the timing belt changed as well as the alternator and power steering belts. While the cam cover is off, take the opportunity to replace the cam angle sensor O’Ring as well as they are only a dollar.
When does the timing belt on a water pump fail?
For one, the water pump’s lifespan is typically 60,000-100,000 miles. And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it.
How do you get a pulley off a Miata?
Crank bolt tool bolts to the plate, the other end smacks into the water pump. If you can get the pulley off without removing the crank bolt, you can use the tool pictured from Flyin Miata. In the picture, I was actually torquing the bolt – you’d turn it around to loosen it.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Mazda Miata?
Mazda Miata Timing Belt Replacement costs $607 on average. What is a timing belt and how does it work? An engine timing belt is a fiber reinforced, toothed drive belt manufactured using durable compounds such as highly saturated nitrile.
Does a timing belt need to be replaced because of age?
Does a timing belt need to be replaced because of age or because of mileage? My miata is a 92 with 10,000 miles,garaged.Thinkng of selling it.Some one said it would need a new timing belt,I have taken great care of it.Just wondering if this is true or are they trying to get the price down.
How do you change the timing belt on an Acura MDX?
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Once the engine is cold, set the crankshaft to top dead center with the number one piston on the compression stroke. Remove crankshaft pulley. Remove all accessories interfering with the removal of the timing belt covers. Remove timing belt covers.
How to remove timing belt from BMW 325i?
Remove crankshaft pulley. Remove all accessories interfering with the removal of the timing belt covers. Remove timing belt covers. Lock camshafts, as required, and note position of camshaft timing marks. Remove timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Remove timing belt.
What to do when timing belt is replaced on Miata?
Be sure the crankshaft bolt is cleaned, and Loctite is used along with the correct torque. When the timing belt is being replaced, be sure to have the water pump checked for leakage. The water pump is mounted inside the timing belt area. If the water pump has to be replaced, the timing belt has to be taken off to gain access to the pump.
When to replace timing belt on water pump?
Many people believe in prophylactic replacement of the water pump when the timing belt is done. The idea is that since you’re already doing 90% of the labor to replace the belt, the extra work to do the pump isn’t too much. On the other hand, you may be tossing out a perfectly good water pump long before it’s necessary.
How often do you change the fuel plug in a Miata?
(Stock plugs are good for about 20,000 miles.) Let’s look at the 30,000 mile maintenance. Include tune up, fuel filter, brake/clutch fluid flush and coolant flush. If the car has stock 80w-90 weight lube, I also change the transmission and differential fluids. Change to red line and replace every 60,000.