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I am at 80k with an original timing belt on my 01 vvt Ls. I have never done a timing belt before and would appreciate an extra set of eyes. I'm in plano and have a nice garage with bright shop lights. There may be beer and burgers. Any takers? Maybe next weekend would be good.
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Id like to help, learn, whatever. Just let me know where/when. Got tools too.
Bob.
You should also plan on swapping the water pump, idlers and cam seals while you're in there.
Crankseal, if its not leaking it will.
everything you need...
http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/prod...MK0017%29.html
The Idlers fail, so the kit comes with them.
This is the tried and true kit…..I have installed hundreds of them.
Rogue, thank you. I went ahead and bought that kit. Any chance you will be near south central Plano any time soon ? :P
Also, mine is a VVT. Anything special I need to do for that? I found lots of info on how to do non-VVT miatas but just wondering if there's any extra steps or parts that need replacing for the Variable Valve Timing.
The VVT ads a few more steps. BTDT
If you can get a hold of the flying Miata Timing Belt tools it greatly simplifies things. https://www.flyinmiata.com/flyin-miata-tool-kit.html
Good stuff - http://revlimiter.net/blog/2009/09/n...g-belt-change/
I've got a set of FM tools for sale.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
I am planning to do the same job on my 2003 LS in the coming weeks. I dont have experience doing this job but I want to offer my help anyway.
I've got all the parts but I need a special tool. Just need to find a piece of steel 1 in wide and 14 in long to drill and grind. Or eBay it. Looking like next weekend.
Unless one of you guys has this tool..https://www.flyinmiata.com/flyin-mia...bolt-tool.html
You can get a piece of flat steel bar like that at Lowe's or Home Depot.
I didn't need that crank holder tool I just put the car in gear and used my big ass breaker bar. YMMV
Also on the FM tools for my VVT car they didn't have correct size of the VVT Cam seal installer. Once again YMMV
I have a full set of fm tools including that bar for sale, but people only want free.
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."