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i am used to my civic and on there the distirubitor is really simple
i was looking in the engine bay last night after workign on the brakes and i got scared, real scared cause it does not look very easy to change out the cap. is there even a cap there or am i just lost since i dont have a manual yet>?
No distributor ... the Miata uses direct ignition.
so i just need to change plugs and wires?
getting a manual this weekend
Bingo. The timing is changed by changing the orientation of the Cam Angle sensor on the back of the valve cover. you need to find the diagnostic port and jump ten and grd in order to set the timing.
Chris
Which one?Quote:
Originally Posted by dyingbreed
Haynes is crap
Enthusiast Manual isn't bad.
Keith Tannners book is good but not as thorough.
Factory Manual is good if you know your way around mechanically.
Haynes is still good enough to use in a pinch. I used it for my first waterpump/timing belt change as well as the first brake job on the 92 B&T.
You should buy the Enthusiasts Manual but while you are waiting on it to get shipped to you, the Haynes manual will work - It's pretty cheap too.
RJ
Now that I have a factory shop manual (thanks, Sammm! :mrgreen: ), I find it indispensable. Not only does it show you how to take apart and reassemble virtually everything on the car, but it also lists all of the specific CELs and all of the factory diagnostic procedures for determining what's wrong based on symptoms.
Definitely worth the cost. :wink:
I buy a factory shop manual for every car I buy... I have the '04 shop manual that covers the mazdaspeeds as well if anyone needs to look through it.... For a few beers, I might be willing to scan relavent pages... :oQuote:
Originally Posted by altiain
um huh um what um ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
i guess you did not see the post where i said it took me 5 hours to do my front brakes lol
BUT do i need to fix the timing if i change plugs and wires?
If it's OK now it should be just fine after new plugs and wires. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by dyingbreed
i honestly have no idea if it is fine and i think i do want to advance it , so i am thinking i may have to stock up on beer and pizza and try to bribe someone with a garage to hold a tech day for the noob,
I've never set the timing on one, but am willing to give it a shot... I've done a lot of other work on my Miatas over time.
I'm just up the road from you in Lewisville and this would give me an excuse to buy a timing light. :twisted:
RJ
We have done a few tech days around these parts. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by dyingbreed
Setting the timing is fairly easy...and I've got a timing gun.
Perhaps someday soon we'll get a tech day going.
Most folks call it a Timing Light! :shock: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Maybe we can all take over my driveway the day I reassemble the racer.
I have a compressor, jack stands, a floor jack, and plenty of tools (minus a timing light!)
RJ
Sorry... hehe... I was in la-la-land there for a bit! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Is that the Smurf (blue!) la-la song?Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
I can hear it now, "OK lets adjust that Distributor somebody get me my timing gun!"
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
http://hotani.net/images/agifs/roflol.gif
Then he shouts, "Hey Channelmaniac set that banjo down for a minute I can't hear my timing gun."Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
http://hotani.net/images/agifs/roflol.gif
Banjo music and channelmaniac are probably an appropriate, but yet bad, combination! :twisted:
I could have technically used anyone’s name who frequents this forum. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
8)Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
http://james.dickey.com/river.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Can you squeal like a pig, 3Bean?
You're making me uncomfortable...Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
And you got a pretty mouth! :P
around my parts it just sounds like free pizza and beer
That poor guy will never live that movie part down, I wonder if he ever thought about it before accepting the role.
I am glad he did though gives America something to laugh about and we all need something to laugh about these days.