Timing belt time?

[juxt3r]

I figured I'd add a few miles to the car before giving it a weekend of upkeep. Now sitting just under 69k miles, I figure it's about time to put this box of pieces and parts to use.

...and since I've never done this before, I don't even know if I've got everything. I doubt there's a CAS o-ring, for example. Packing slips that can't be understood just stink.

Anyway, if someone, or several anyones, would love to donate time, space, air tools or expertise (or at least some knowing looks), I'd be more than happy to provide the customary porridge, hot dogs and hookers...
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...food and drink. Sorry, was thinking of another group.

Maybe the 13th or 19th? They appear to be clear on the calendar.

[black roadster]

I might be able to help out or even host the TB change. (I'm in McKinney)

If you have a 1.8L I even have special timing belt tools to help out.

One tool locks the cam gears in place which helps when reinstalling the timing belt. I also have a tool the locks the crank when torquing the crank bolt. Finally, I have a nifty seal puller tool for removing those pesky cam and crank oil seals.

I will gladly supervise since I've done about 5 Miata Timing belts and might be conned into turning a wrench or two.

BTW, I typed up the following for a friend. Might be of some use to you too. Prices may have changed some.

The timing belt is pretty involved. Lots of labor is involved in it’s replacement. I’d recommend having a few things replaced in the process.

This list is extensive but most of it is right there when you have to disassemble everything anyway to do the timing belt. It’s preventive maintenance. I’d rather replace these common failure parts now instead of having to replace them later and pay for or redo all the labor all over again. Prices are for parts only. Most prices come from http://www.trussvillemazda.com, which has the best prices I’ve seen for Genuine Mazda parts. Labor could range from $300-$500.

60k Service
Timing belt*
Tensioner spring*
Front Crank and Cam Seals*
Valve Cover Gasket* - *Included in TB Kit $67.68
Water pump - $62.34
Radiator coolant hoses (3) - $25.74
Thermostat - $9.95
Thermostat Gasket - $1.00 est.
Bypass Hose - $6.00 est.
Radiator Cap - $11.46
CAS (Cam Angle Sensor) O-Ring - $1.00 est.
New Alternator and A/C-PS Belts - $25.00 est.
Engine Coolant and Flush - ?
Oil and Filter change - $25 est.
Spark Plugs - $5.28
Spark Plug Wires - $27.54
Fuel Filter - $26.34
Air Filter - $10.50
PCV Valve - $11.40

Mazda also recommends changing the manual transmission and rear differential gear oil.
Redline Synthetic (3 qts.) $24.00

My guess is your quote is the bare minimum in parts replacement.
Timing Belt, Spark Plugs, Air Filter and Fluids. For that, their price is about average.

I’d personally pay more to have all the above items replaced. Overkill? Maybe. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Your call, pay now or pay more later.

[Billy Blaze]

I am looking at having to do this for the first time in 10K so I would like to come check it out and hand ya tools etc. but thats about as much as I could help.

[POS Racing]

Where are you located? I might be able to lend a hand on the 13th.

[Jiggerachi]

Depending on the day and part of town, I might swing by to help out & get some brownie points...looks like timing belt #2 will be due for a change before too long, shes passed 120K.

[juxt3r]

As to your location question, POS, I'm in North Dallas, and looks like black roadster is in north north north Dallas. Love to have your company if possible.
I know I can round up one other interested person who's decent with tools, but he also has no experience in this area.

Those specialized goodies sound handy, black. I've got the venerable 1.6 at present, however. Thanks for the possible offer of space and help!

Any more takers? The more the merrier and all that.

[sammm]

I'll help if I'm able, but I will be out of town on 11/13.

[Tim the Teacher]

I have an empty calendar on that date. You could use my garage in Frisco which is probably equal distance between you and Black.

[Treibenschnell]

My garage and myself are available... and I've got more tools than TtT!

[black roadster]

My garage and myself are available... and I've got more tools than TtT!

My grandma has more tools the TtT.

BTW, I can travel if need be. We can try my tools on your 1.6L. They may still work. If not, there are other methods to the install w/o the special tools.

Is your 1.6L a short nose or long nose crank?

[POS Racing]

My grandma has more tools the TtT.

Are those the tools you are using to change the thermostat on the Rustang??

[black roadster]

Are those the tools you are using to change the thermostat on the Rustang??

Why you little ! I ought kick you in the !

Nerp.

I have my own quality collection of Craftsman tools. TtT needs to ask for some Sears gift cards from Santa.

[channelmaniac]

My grandma has more tools the TtT.

BTW, I can travel if need be. We can try my tools on your 1.6L. They may still work. If not, there are other methods to the install w/o the special tools.

Is your 1.6L a short nose or long nose crank?

Uh, the 92 he has is a big nose crank... They stopped the short nose back 1/2 way through 91.

[onething]

I would like to join you guys for this one.

[riverracer]

I'll come out there and lend my moral support on this project.......

[onething]

I would like to join you guys for this one.

Did we pick a day yet? 13th or 19th or

[POS Racing]

Did we pick a day yet? 13th or 19th or

There is now something on the calender for the 12th.

[juxt3r]

Did we pick a day yet? 13th or 19th or

I'm open for either day. Wiiiide open and have no preference outside of the whole "sooner is better" philosophy.
If nothing else, the *other* day can be side striker install day. Also need to remove a little rust from the driver door, should anyone want to watch a little Dremel action...and no, that wasn't a short joke.

[Tim the Teacher]

My grandma has more tools the TtT.

My wife says she likes my tool

[POS Racing]

My wife says she likes my tool

Wow she told me the same thing! Go figure!