Where is the timing belt on a Miata?
I chose this list: water pump, auxiliary and serpentine belts, major radiator hoses, front camshaft seals, and valve cover gasket. The water pump happens to be behind the timing belt, so instructions always have you remove the timing belt as a first step. This is why you may want to retire the old pump early.
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.
Can you remove the alternator belt before changing the water pump pulley?
Crack the 3 bolts holding the water pump pulley on beforeloosening the belt. 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.
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.
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 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.
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 cooling system does a Miata have?
First gen. Miatas (1.6L engine) have a 90-degree metal barb for connection of the rubber bypass line at the water pump inlet. It’s a true 90-degree bend, rather than a radiused one as it probably should be (due to space constraints, I’m sure).
Where is the temperature gauge on a Miata?
Normal temperature gauge indication puts the needle just slightly to the left of center for the 1.6 and just slightly to the right of center for 1.8 engines.
I chose this list: water pump, auxiliary and serpentine belts, major radiator hoses, front camshaft seals, and valve cover gasket. The water pump happens to be behind the timing belt, so instructions always have you remove the timing belt as a first step. This is why you may want to retire the old pump early.
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.
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.