distributor?

[dyingbreed]

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>?

[Titus]

No distributor ... the Miata uses direct ignition.

[dyingbreed]

so i just need to change plugs and wires?
getting a manual this weekend

[Kags1969]

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

[black roadster]

getting a manual this weekend

Which one?

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.

[channelmaniac]

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

[altiain]

Now that I have a factory shop manual (thanks, Sammm! ), 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.

[Dave04]

Now that I have a factory shop manual...

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... :o

[dyingbreed]

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

um huh um what um ok?
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?

[POS Racing]

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.

[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,

[channelmaniac]

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.

RJ

[POS Racing]

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,

We have done a few tech days around these parts.

[Treibenschnell]

Setting the timing is fairly easy...and I've got a timing gun.

Perhaps someday soon we'll get a tech day going.

[POS Racing]

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!

[channelmaniac]

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

[Treibenschnell]

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!

Sorry... hehe... I was in la-la-land there for a bit!

[channelmaniac]

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!

Sorry... hehe... I was in la-la-land there for a bit!

Is that the Smurf (blue!) la-la song?

[POS Racing]

I can hear it now, "OK lets adjust that Distributor somebody get me my timing gun!"

[Treibenschnell]

I can hear it now, "OK lets adjust that Distributor somebody get me my timing gun!"