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.
When to remove water pump pulley on Miata?
Remove the water pump pulley. 1990 – 1991: Remove the accessory belt pulley from the crankshaft pulley. This is easier if you put the car in gear to keep the engine from turning. Loosen the bolts holding the pulley in place.
What to do when you remove alternator belt on Miata?
If you do happen to remove the belts before loosening the water pump pulley bolts, you can hold the pulley in place by wrapping the belt back around the pulley and holding it tightly, as close to the pulley as possible. Remove the Alternator belt. Loosen the alternator tensioner bolts.
What kind of Kit do I need for my Miata?
This kit will supply the DIY Miata mechanic with everything they’ll need to completely service the front of their Miata’s engine when replacing a timing belt and water pump including the often overlooked tensioner pulleys, Cam and Front Main Seals.
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.
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.
If you do happen to remove the belts before loosening the water pump pulley bolts, you can hold the pulley in place by wrapping the belt back around the pulley and holding it tightly, as close to the pulley as possible. Remove the Alternator belt. Loosen the alternator tensioner bolts.
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.