How big is the clutch on a Miata?
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Which is the hardest bolt to reinstall on a Miata?
In my RHD car, with the clutch hydraulic line bracket in the way, I could only remove bolt no. 2 (14mm) from the bottom by feel and using long extension and universal socket drive. This is also the hardest bolt to reinstall as I needed to attach the clutch hydraulic bracket with this bolt by feel. See next pic for details.
What can I use to replace a crankshaft on a Miata?
Your choices are to replace the crankshaft, substitute a nice used engine from a salvage yard, or install a new factory short block. Generally the least expensive alternative depends on each individual situation.
How big is the pulley bolt on a Mazda Miata?
If your Miata is a 1990 or 1991 with VIN 209446 or less, you have a crankshaft with a smaller diameter nose. (Note: according to Mazda, the European spec MX-5 breakpoint is at 127442.) The pulley bolt shoulder diameter is 1.128 inches.
What kind of clutch line does a Miata use?
There are two bolts holding the slave to the side of the engine. There’s one hard line (most Miatas have a curly-q line that’s also attached to the engine) that will require a flare nut wrench. The stock line is 10mm. Sharka has the 949Racing stainless braided clutch line that eliminates the curly-q.
What is the problem with my Mazda Miata?
Mazda isn’t claiming up to what is wrong. Help!!! I have a 99 Miata, 5-speed and am having a problem. The first symptom was when the car would not start a few times. It would just keep cranking. At first, I thought it might be the fuel pump, but then it did start just fine. Then while driving, the car will erratically lose power.
How much does a Mazda MX-5 Miata cost?
Many websites have information on this and several of them refer to Miata.net where you can find all kinds of Miata-based information. Here is a link of what someone wrote about our same problem: The part is roughly 80-100 dollars although a mechanic may charge more for it (mark-up).
What to do when your clutch goes squishy?
The easy way to do this is to get both of the nuts threaded onto the shafts sticking out of the firewall. Do not tighten them. Then, with a floppy MC, install the clutch hard line. If you get the clutch master torqued down on the firewall and then try to install the hard line, it will be very hard to get the threads to start correctly.