Timing belt woes

Thought I was getting into a pretty straight forward job doing the timing belt on the MSM but it's turned out to be a PITA. I've never done a TB, rotaries don't have 'em lol, so I did some reading and got the TB kit from FM. All was going well till it came to getting the crank bolt off and despite my best efforts, I can't get it off. Does anybody have a tool for holding the crank so I can get it off or would anybody be interested in coming out to Allen to give me a hand? I'm more than happy to pay ya for your time and top off your tank for your trouble. I'm at the bitter end with this thing and before I put it back together and have Mazda do it I'm hopin' someone can come to my rescue lol. Your sufficiently frustrated Duffman,AJ

You are more than welcome to use my crank tool. And if you are doing the main seal I have the FM seal tool. Give me a call at 479-530-808 three. Lee

Put the car in 5th gear have someone hold the brake and bust'er off of there.

Thanks Awdieee, I really appreciate ya offering up your tools. Itll be next weekend before I have a chance to work on it since today is booked and tomorrow is the LSP autox. Can we arrange to meet sometime next weekend?Jeepin, tired that but don't have anyone to hold the brake lol. The gf works weekends. :/

I have a tool from Rennen Metal that is supposed to work on NA and NB Miatas that you are welcome to borrow. I am in Nevada, which I believe is about a 40 minute drive from Quinlan.http://www.rennenmetal.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2270

Parking brake won't work?

Apparently super Mazda mechanic tightened the crap out of it, couldn't get it to budge with the 3/4 ratchet and 3ft long prybar.

Titus, I live in Allen now off McDermott. Haven't changed any of my locations yet. :)

I have the tool in Allen.