You have a ton of subscribers and probably a lot of options as far as garages, lifts, tools etc but even with all that you still decide to do this video on the ground, by yourself, showing us it CAN be done that way! That is just so awesome to me and you still manage to make the video interesting, fun to watch and easy to follow.. thank you so much for contributing to the Miata community.. you are one of the best or maybe even THE BEST Miata TH-camr out there! When I'm making my Miata how-to video's, your video quality is my end goal. You motivate me to constantly improve my video quality and I thank you for that. Never stop making video's Greg :-)
Yeet lol seriously tho his videos have made me never fear to dig into my 93 1.6 never wanted to turbo because I just didn't know enough about how it actually worked and all the parts u need and the Cost to do it he pretty much taught me everything about turbos in general threw his vids your a Beast
Lets all appreciate the time and effort that goes into make a perfect how to video for a job like this! hours and hours and hours....Give Greg a like for all his time!
you know your worn out when you just lay on the pavement looking up at the underside of the car..... Thinking what am I doing.. thumbs up for a great vid!
Tip from experience : don't leave the vat of drained transmission fluid outside before a rain storm, or it'll overflow all over your driveway and make it permanently smell like ass
This is super late but i just wanna say thanks i am 16 and im doing a clutch in my na and ive got the trans out right now, i dont know what i would have done without this video. Thank you!
Had to do the clutch in my Ford Ranger in 2013. Never did it before. Took two weeks. 29 bolts total to remove. Anybody can do this. The key thing is, DO NOT RUSH. The less experienced you are the longer it will take. A pro mechanic can do this in less than an hour or two. A lot of time, even now, when working on car things, I use my computer to get all of the tips and methods and not afraid to stop to do so. Never rush it.
On my 1rst try I did it in one day taking about 6-7 hours. I struggled hard getting the transmission back to the engine. I was too fatigued to lift it and balance it, but I will say using an impact gun helped alot. But on alot of my jobs I send soooo much time looking for tools and finding the torque specs.
Flat im getting a miata soon and theres a chance the clutch will go bad soon so I just wanted to be ready, reading comments like yours really makes me feel more comfortable about diy fixes
@@alansmilealot always, always keep your tools sorted.. Always have a carry case of tools from somewhere like craftsman, kobalt, hell, harbor freight.. A 100$ 1..Will do u fine...add a few things as you see fit
I’m doing this right now and it’s by far the hardest thing to do for a turbo set up. If u have a shit box like every other Miata owner, you’ll soon find out that half of the bolts are rusted and the Mazda engineers decided to locate them within a millimeter from other vital parts... with that said, there’s no better feeling than finishing and having a perfectly working car
I did this job on my miata 2 months ago. Took me about 16 hours in all since i was by myself but it was worth it. Also a breaker bar is a must without power tools.
@@wesleyisbell7103Gonna assume you got it sorted, but you need to remove most of the trans-diff brace bolts and push it aside and probably remove your exhaust midpipe should get the room to drop it down on the diff side and it just slides out from there
man, crazy how i watch every vid as it drops, and also come back to old vids as theyre relevant to work i need to do. seriously one of the best automotive channels on yt
Using this video to help me drop the Trans in my 02 Miata. Thank you for putting this together and the fact that you dropped this in your Driveway with hand tools is extremely impressive. Great Work.
Holy crap!! I'm replacing my clutch TOMORROW. Thank you so much for releasing this video today. I'll be watching it 6 times tonight before I get started tomorrow.
So happy to see this video. You're a gift to the already very helpful Miata community. I replaced my timing belt a week ago, and the job went better than expected thanks to your t-belt replacement video. Also, I cannot describe how satisfying it is to finally remove an old oil seal when you've been working at it for 30 minutes in an awkward position. For me at least, using a small pick to carefully puncture the rubber towards the inside allowed me to get a small flat blade screw driver behind the seal without any damage to the sealing surfaces. Now that my clutch is starting to chatter a little, it's nice knowing I've got this video to fall back on when it inevitably starts slipping. Thanks Greg!
One MAJOR tip that helped me a lot when putting my transmission in was jacking up the front of the engine up just a little bit. When you take the transmission off from the engine it tends to rock forward, jacking the engine up from the front of the oil pan helps align everything.
HOLY SHIT!!! Dude, you're not gonna believe this but it was your pull on home ave that made me buy a MIATA! I don't know if you can see me in the video, but I was in accord with my dad. I was planning to buy a gt86 but instead when I saw your Miata, it just made my heart melt. I'm not sure it was your Miata, but when I saw that Miata, it had so much life to it. Instead of puting a downpayment on a gt86, I bought my very own 1991 NA6!!!! Although this car gave me some headache, such as overheating issues and etc; this is the reason why I bought this car, to make it my own! I'm about to replace my flywheel + clutch and I stumbled on this video. When you did the pull when getting over the 805, It gave me goosebumps because I'm pretty sure it was the Miata I saw at the time. About to put in Exedy Clutch STAGE 1 and Fidanza Lightwheel in my baby!! Can't wait!!!
idk how Craig Peterson makes videos like this so entertaining. anyone else doing it I would fall asleep. I will definitely use this video when my miata gets boost as with all his amazing videos
I wish i had a miata, i could use all the amazing tutorials you produce. But i watch them anyway because they are entertaining and educational. Great job once again Greg.
Now that I'm finally replacing the rear main seal on mine, it's crazy to see in how good of a condition your chassis is! Everything is rusted over in the suspension and drivetrain, it's completely driving me nuts. Thanks for these videos Greg! Really helps me prepare for the work I need to do
SUPPORT trans through the shifter hole with bungy and a piece of wood. Makes pulling it to the ground less scary. and opposite makes installation less of a bench press effort.
Greg Peters!!!! Thanks a million for your video tutorials!! I just recently acquired a ‘94 Miata. It needed a new clutch and I had no idea what I was doing. I watched your video carefully like 9,999 times and followed every step. Got the job done and saved $1100 bucks not taking it to a shop. Thank you all the way from Florida!
I never left a review or comment, but thank you so much. Your video helped me out changing the transmission on my 1990. What brought me back was the explanation of the wires over the transmission. I could not find that information to save my life but I remembered that you did cover it in this video.
INCREDIBLE video. I'm really intimidated by transmission/engine work as I'm an absolute novice BUT this gives me a lot of hope, the goons at every mechanic's shop quoted me anywhere from 990$ to 1400$ for this job
This guy needs way way more support! I want to see him get big. He's already killing it. So much attention to detail. So much teachings, awesome content and filming too man! Keep this up!!!!! - excuse me posting this to an older video
Just finished installing my 6 puck sprung copper ceramic clutch and 10.6lb flywheel! What was supposed to be a day’s work turned out to be three, the studs on my exhaust broke off so I ended up pulling the whole exhaust out and welding the header to the mid pipe. And of course all the hardware stores were closed (Easter).... But now my car rips! Thanks for the guidance Greg, made the actual trans install a lot smoother.
Just wanted to say, your video was a HUGE HELP! Just 2 days ago I just change my clutch and if it wasn't for your video I think I would had a difficult time! Great video!
Did this this weekend, thanks a bunch for the tutorial! For the rear main seal, drill a pilot hole and run a big screw into it (careful not to touch either mating surface. When you screw it in the screw will bottom out and the seal will walk right out on the threads.
Upgraded my clutch on my nb ready for a turbo build a couple of weeks ago, used your video to help me, spent 2 days doing it all carefully, and all has gone well.. so THANKS greg, really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😁😃
love the video, Gregg. I'm having dejavo....exactly how I did it in the '70's. Under a 67 Camaro. On a gravel driveway. In the dead of winter. In the pouring rain. But the steps didn't change much. Thanks for posting. Now I can do the Miata with confidence, except I'll use my floor jack to carry the tranny, thank you.
excellent video Greg! This would have made my clutch job so much easier had it been out 2 years ago. One thing I'd like to point out though. Once the transmission is down check the bellhousing, if you've got anything other than clutch dust on the walls like oil for example, check the transmission seals/gaskets as well as the rear main. At 11:54 under the front transmission cover is a paper gasket, i had a bad leak from there!
this is my third time using this tutorial: 1st time I needed new clutch and also got a lightweight flywheel, 2nd time my SO got a new engine, and now this time I just finished building my engine with machined and forged parts and it's finally time to put this stuff on it I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll be back in 9 months to do it again for some reason
I will surely read the article. Hey man I don't know anyone that works as hard as you do to get good, accurate information out to the viewers. I have watch more than a few of you video's and I learn good new info every time. Thanks Greg.
I love your format/how you make your videos it’s very detailed but quick and simple enough for my adhd ass to understand and enjoy as entertainment. Keep it up!
hi Greg, you know what In like the most? You put so much effort in everything, and its mostly not miata specific. because I dont even own a miata keep it up greg
Greg, thank you. You explained everything perfectly and now I feel totally confident in being able to do this solo. Cant imagine how we miata enthusiasts managed before youre videos :P
Watched this countless times in preparation for my first clutch swap next weekend. Just gotta say what a sweet guide man. For some reason ‘I gots transmission on mah cheest’ always gets me haha
You seriously make the absolute best how to videos, for all us fellow miata owners, give this video a like for making backyard mechanics like us an amazing guide.
I have a 2007 ford ranger truck. I am thinking about buying a Miata, hopefully NA manual. The truck leaks oil profusely. It is automatic but I need to pull the trans and replace the main seal. This video (and others) have given me the confidence to get that done.
lmao... when you were just laying there at the end... i've found myself in that same position numerous times. awesome video. rear main replacement + flywheel + clutch project starting this week. you're the man!
Just seeing this video today. I replaced my clutch on the 97 Kia sephia with Mazda BP 1.8 engine a couple years ago around the 300,000 mark. Yes the original clutch lasted that long. I used the triangle pattern to torque on the pressure plate. I also was able to get a micrometer on the flywheel without removing it and found the thickness of still be in spec and there weren't any grooves so I actually pulled the pilot bearing with the old bread and grease trick since I didn't have a puller tool. To install the new one I used a socket the same size as the outer race with a hammer to seat it. I used some 600 grit sandpaper and a buffing motion to work a stack of dimes patterns to work my way around the flywheel without removing it. I didn't really have any deep grooving of any lipping and had to reason for remove the flywheel itself. I just put a light skuff on it for extra grip. My Kia uses the same engine as the Miata, but is front wheel drive and oriented 90° clockwise for how it is in the Miata with a different transmission. Shop would charge about $2000 to do my clutch as 2 CV axles, air box, battery tray, and 3 of the 4 motor mounts along with the slave cylinder have to come off to free up the transmission. That being said it was a pain in the ass and I had to support the engine with a jack, and also had to tilt it in order to slide the input shaft out of the pilot bearing in order to remove the transmission as well as reinstall it. That was honestly the worst part of the entire job. my rear main seal wasn't leaking either, not even after 300k. I use good oil, change it often, and I'm not boosted. I'm at over 340,000 miles now and that BP engine is still in good shape and doesn't burn a drop of oil.
I just performed the happy meal clutch upgrade as well as Delrin bushings for the rear diff. The only items that gave me trouble were the three nuts on the down pipe nearest the header. To get them off, I put kroil on them, then heated them up with a torch. I put the socket+extension on the bolt and gave them a few wraps with a mallet. After that they came right off. Beforehand I was using an impact wrench to get things off, but it wouldn't take 2 of the 3 off, so I had to use the heat/bump method to break them free. Thanks for the Video, I watched it a few times. Vroom Vroom!
I can't wait for the new build playlist. Makes it so much better when you don't have to pick and guess what order the build is going. Much respect, I'm a jeeper but the little Miata is growing on me lol.
Just did this on the floor!! Had access to a lift but it wasn't too bad. Bell housing bolts were solid. Your vid was great. Very little figuring out in the end up because of it. THANKS
Just wanted to add that you have to be super careful when reinstalling the PPF to avoid pinching your neutral switch wires. If you break a wire it is difficult to repair in place. Also, as someone else mentioned, you may need to jack up under the nose of the engine to align for reinstalling the transmission. Great video and super helpful!
Gotta say thank you for the detailed video! I decided to drop the transmission to replace a leaky rear main seal / oil pan seal by myself off of jackstands. Not the most comfortable job but it is definitely a learning lesson.
I just finished installing my new fidanza flywheel and stage 1 clutch and the car is completely different. Clutch is more grabby and the flywheel is more responsive. However the flywheel chatter is pretty loud but you know what.. race car. Without this video, I wouldn’t think I’ll even this clutch job by myself. Thanks again!
14:50 you definitely want oil on the seal. It helps with lubrication during installation and during the first start-up after repairs. If the seal surface is dry against the crank it *could* tear on initial start up.
Going to attempt this myself flat back in the driveway… in the winter, I’ve got a lightweight flywheel clutch and a new to me trans with half the mileage, new clutch master and slave and a shifter rebuild, should be feeling great after
Takes a lot of balls doing this job...even more doing it on your back. .watched the whole video...wish I had your knowledge. ..great job...would love to have you build my dream Miata one day..
Great video! FYI, you can remove the shifter and fill it there, it's much easier. You still have to remove the fill plug to see when its full. Also, it's easier to place the clutch disk on the flywheel and insert the alignment tool to hold it in place, then place the pressure plate. Nothing wrong with anything you did, just thought I'd share useful tips.
The shifter turret is not connected to the gearbox itself. so that is impossible, however i agree on the putting the clutch disk in first and moving the pressure plate over it.
I think your videos are thorough and accurate. But to improve your videos for better viewing try using a small led magnetic light when getting into dark areas. Most video cameras and phones have auto iris. Which means any light coming in from behind area to be addressed causes cams to iris down. Try a simple $3 light from harbor freight and see the difference. Thanks for your videos. They have helped my son and I to spend quality time together doing mechanical projects.
Killer vid. Clutch change is also a great time to rebuild the shifter turret...as you have everything off anyway. Cuz lets be honest, most 20+ year old miatas also have torn boots, and if you have a lot of heat coming into the cabin from the center console, its because of that. Great job, Greg.
Thanks to you i just replaced my first Clutch on my 1.6 90ps NA, its almost 0200am but i think im gonna continue till im done. Someday i want to install a 1.8 vvt with the maruhe 2.1 kit.... Gotta start somewhere Anyway, keep posting your awesome videos, they make working on the miata a breeze as long as you dont give up
Greg Peters, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, tHanK yOU...! I can not believe I ran into your video and you made it stupid simple changing my year one 1990 MX-5 clutch. I can see you are a bike nut with your Tioga shirt. I used to work for Tioga & Shimano back in the 80s. When I left Tioga I cofounded onZa. I own a 90 Miata that I simply fell in love with and trust no one to work on it, and my throwout bearing started to complain, so I figured I can do it my self and just replace the whole darn thing clutch rear seal and all. I give you a 110% excellent review. Dan Sotelo aka Mr. onZa! ( : FYI: I'm going to come back to you with a question that my MX is starting to complain about.
Thanks for your time and sharing this change out. Figure i will be doing this in the future. Have 82K on 91, 1.6 . Don't know how long the original will last. Not in any hurry . I think i will wear a cup to protect the jewels. I try to do all repairs myself, so this video was very good for me , and again thanks for sharing your experience with the Mazda Community. Dennis Oregon Coast.
@TheCarPassionChannel I just did a clutch job for the first time with the help of this awesome video! Thank you so much! Yeah we are stubborn and worked on it until we finished at 4:30am but it was totally worth it.
One thing I ran into while following these instructions was that the rear PPF bolts were frozen in place. They would not come off. It turns out that if you can get all of the other PPF bolts out, you can still maneuver it enough to get the trans out, but then you're really going to want to remove the shifter to give yourself more clearance up top. I also had significant trouble pulling the transmission off, because the pilot bearing froze onto the spline. I was able to get it to pull out by about half an inch but it would go no farther. I got past this by using two disc brake piston spreaders. I wedged them into the small gap I was able to make and was able to push the bearing free. Then removed them, positioned the engine, pulled and it came free.
hey @thecarpassionchannel / miatadad - I tackled this with the confidence that your video gave me. I'm currently stuck. I am reinstalling the trans and had a helluva time getting the input shaft into the pilot bearing and then the splines to line up. Tonight is actually my 2nd 2 hour event trying to do so. I have gotten the trans basically to within a 1/4" gap and even used some stock 100mm M12x1.5 bolts to help line things up once it all got close. That last 1/4" gap won't go away though. I've seen some lstech people recommending just using the bolts to pull it in the rest of the way, but I'm leary of that. I did however put the draft shaft on the back of the trans and spun the crank pulley while in gear and the drive shaft turns, so I'm like 78.3% confident I should just use the bolts to pull the bellhousing in the rest of the way. Thoughts? I'll buy you taco tuesday for the right answer!
Don't use the bolts to pull them together. Never a good idea! The trans will mate up to the engine by hand when aligned correctly. A couple things to try: use a floor jack and wood block to tilt the engine backwards slightly and try again, this makes it so you don't have to get the tail of the trans as high for perfect alignment. Also, you may need to realign the clutch disc. Since clutch alignment tools usually have some play, it's possible that the disc actually sits very slightly too low in the clutch, making it difficult to get the input shaft through. If you loosen the pressure plate bolts, push up slightly on the alignment tool (you'll feel the disc move) and then tighten the bolts back down. When you're trying to mate them, have a couple trans bolts in by a couple threads so it can't fall, and you can give it a bit of a shake as you pull the trans towards the engine. Hope this helps! It can be the most frustrating part of the job.
Dude.. Imagine doing this job in Norway. It's snowing outside (in May) and everything is rusted and bolts are impossible to remove. That would suck! :( But I'm getting closer and closer! Thanks for a great video!
For those who are watching. I HIGHLY recommend that you get the pilot bearing and fowl pins pressed in at a shop. It is extremely difficult to not damage the bearing while hitting it with a hammer and socket.
Reminds me of my first major car repair I've done. A clutch in a 2000 eclipse,some borrowed tools and a 20$ wal mart ratchet set in a open air apartment parking spot. Took two weeks but I got it done :). Also, F that car it was terrible.
What I love about this video . . . (?) Every bit still applies to this very day!!! (Good ol' Miata) Thank you (thank you thank you) !!!! So well put together, Easy to follow, Good stuff Cheers!
Red Locktight is definitely worth while on the flywheel and clutch housing bolts. Last time I did a clutch, a week in, the bolts backed out on the flywheel. They were torqued to spec and had blue lock tight, but still backed out till they were rubbing the clutch.
GREG! Thank you for more videos. Hopefully your real life job is going well. I know you can't post as many videos as you used to be able too. But we still love you.
Dude...you're the best! I was wondering how I was going to do my first clutch swap for my 1993 but now that I've come across this video Ima get to it this weekend. Very excited Very wow very thankful...
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You have a ton of subscribers and probably a lot of options as far as garages, lifts, tools etc but even with all that you still decide to do this video on the ground, by yourself, showing us it CAN be done that way! That is just so awesome to me and you still manage to make the video interesting, fun to watch and easy to follow.. thank you so much for contributing to the Miata community.. you are one of the best or maybe even THE BEST Miata TH-camr out there! When I'm making my Miata how-to video's, your video quality is my end goal. You motivate me to constantly improve my video quality and I thank you for that. Never stop making video's Greg :-)
Miata love coming from all over the world right here^
You said everything I wanted to, but better.
Much miata love! Thanks for all your help. Lol not even doing this yet but I will be soon
Yeet lol seriously tho his videos have made me never fear to dig into my 93 1.6 never wanted to turbo because I just didn't know enough about how it actually worked and all the parts u need and the Cost to do it he pretty much taught me everything about turbos in general threw his vids your a Beast
I agree. with MiataMods.
Lets all appreciate the time and effort that goes into make a perfect how to video for a job like this! hours and hours and hours....Give Greg a like for all his time!
yup!!
Agreed 👌🏾
you know your worn out when you just lay on the pavement looking up at the underside of the car..... Thinking what am I doing..
thumbs up for a great vid!
Been there; many many times.
Andrew Smith makes the succes feel way better after haha
Ice covered pavement under a '96 Cherokee... Oh, I have been there.
Andrew Smith, Ya, been there, done that, thought that, lol...
Haha, you just sit there looking at the frame wondering: "what the fuck did I do to myself? Why are we alive?"
"the hair dryer I keep in my car" made the whole video worth it
Tip from experience : don't leave the vat of drained transmission fluid outside before a rain storm, or it'll overflow all over your driveway and make it permanently smell like ass
colin g 👍 😂
This is super late but i just wanna say thanks i am 16 and im doing a clutch in my na and ive got the trans out right now, i dont know what i would have done without this video. Thank you!
Had to do the clutch in my Ford Ranger in 2013. Never did it before.
Took two weeks. 29 bolts total to remove.
Anybody can do this. The key thing is, DO NOT RUSH. The less experienced you are the longer it will take. A pro mechanic can do this in less than an hour or two. A lot of time, even now, when working on car things, I use my computer to get all of the tips and methods and not afraid to stop to do so. Never rush it.
On my 1rst try I did it in one day taking about 6-7 hours. I struggled hard getting the transmission back to the engine. I was too fatigued to lift it and balance it, but I will say using an impact gun helped alot. But on alot of my jobs I send soooo much time looking for tools and finding the torque specs.
Flat im getting a miata soon and theres a chance the clutch will go bad soon so I just wanted to be ready, reading comments like yours really makes me feel more comfortable about diy fixes
Two weeks.. I’d rather pay for labor at that point
@@MannyKings5 Not like all day every day, you damned lazy boomer.
@@alansmilealot always, always keep your tools sorted.. Always have a carry case of tools from somewhere like craftsman, kobalt, hell, harbor freight.. A 100$ 1..Will do u fine...add a few things as you see fit
Without this dude. I wouldn't know half of what I know today 😂😂
I’m doing this right now and it’s by far the hardest thing to do for a turbo set up. If u have a shit box like every other Miata owner, you’ll soon find out that half of the bolts are rusted and the Mazda engineers decided to locate them within a millimeter from other vital parts... with that said, there’s no better feeling than finishing and having a perfectly working car
I did this job on my miata 2 months ago. Took me about 16 hours in all since i was by myself but it was worth it. Also a breaker bar is a must without power tools.
How’d you get the drive shaft out? I removed the 4 bolts but it won’t come out
@@wesleyisbell7103Gonna assume you got it sorted, but you need to remove most of the trans-diff brace bolts and push it aside and probably remove your exhaust midpipe should get the room to drop it down on the diff side and it just slides out from there
@@wesleyisbell7103it’s probably rust mated , bang it with hammer
sold my Miata a couple months ago. I still drop what I'm doing to watch your vids.
man, crazy how i watch every vid as it drops, and also come back to old vids as theyre relevant to work i need to do. seriously one of the best automotive channels on yt
Just the right amount of motivation I needed to get the job done , thank you bro
Using this video to help me drop the Trans in my 02 Miata. Thank you for putting this together and the fact that you dropped this in your Driveway with hand tools is extremely impressive. Great Work.
Holy crap!! I'm replacing my clutch TOMORROW. Thank you so much for releasing this video today. I'll be watching it 6 times tonight before I get started tomorrow.
So happy to see this video. You're a gift to the already very helpful Miata community. I replaced my timing belt a week ago, and the job went better than expected thanks to your t-belt replacement video.
Also, I cannot describe how satisfying it is to finally remove an old oil seal when you've been working at it for 30 minutes in an awkward position. For me at least, using a small pick to carefully puncture the rubber towards the inside allowed me to get a small flat blade screw driver behind the seal without any damage to the sealing surfaces.
Now that my clutch is starting to chatter a little, it's nice knowing I've got this video to fall back on when it inevitably starts slipping. Thanks Greg!
One MAJOR tip that helped me a lot when putting my transmission in was jacking up the front of the engine up just a little bit. When you take the transmission off from the engine it tends to rock forward, jacking the engine up from the front of the oil pan helps align everything.
Yess I did it this weekend and I had to do that. Didn't think about it until I tried putting the transmission back in.
HOLY SHIT!!! Dude, you're not gonna believe this but it was your pull on home ave that made me buy a MIATA! I don't know if you can see me in the video, but I was in accord with my dad. I was planning to buy a gt86 but instead when I saw your Miata, it just made my heart melt. I'm not sure it was your Miata, but when I saw that Miata, it had so much life to it. Instead of puting a downpayment on a gt86, I bought my very own 1991 NA6!!!! Although this car gave me some headache, such as overheating issues and etc; this is the reason why I bought this car, to make it my own! I'm about to replace my flywheel + clutch and I stumbled on this video. When you did the pull when getting over the 805, It gave me goosebumps because I'm pretty sure it was the Miata I saw at the time. About to put in Exedy Clutch STAGE 1 and Fidanza Lightwheel in my baby!! Can't wait!!!
Dang man that's awesome! That's funny, I wanted an AE86 before I got a Miata
idk how Craig Peterson makes videos like this so entertaining. anyone else doing it I would fall asleep. I will definitely use this video when my miata gets boost as with all his amazing videos
Respect my friend, not only for doing this job on your back but also the clarity & detail of the video. One of the best I've seen for this job.
I wish i had a miata, i could use all the amazing tutorials you produce. But i watch them anyway because they are entertaining and educational. Great job once again Greg.
Oh boy I cant wait to see how you condense this project down you always do a great job!
Yea if anyone is still unclear at any step, check out GearHeads' video! It's longer, but goes into more detail for certain steps.
MandrewDavis once you actually attempt the things they teach you that wont be a problem anymore :)
GearHeads yep. Greg's how tos just get better and better. everything you need to know plus the results, nice!
All the miata people are here hahahaha
Melody lol Greg's channel is like Mecca for us devout Miata fans.
Now that I'm finally replacing the rear main seal on mine, it's crazy to see in how good of a condition your chassis is! Everything is rusted over in the suspension and drivetrain, it's completely driving me nuts. Thanks for these videos Greg! Really helps me prepare for the work I need to do
SUPPORT trans through the shifter hole with bungy and a piece of wood. Makes pulling it to the ground less scary. and opposite makes installation less of a bench press effort.
James Annis oooo I like this idea thanks.
I remember when I did this job, I stacked a bunch of the backrest of a few computer chairs together to absorb the impact and minimize the fall
I bench 300
I cannot thank you enough for this tutorial! Took me a total of 3 weekends but I finally got it done!
I’d like to thank my fbi guy for throwing this in my feed my clutch started slipping today and he heard me bitching
Haha
This is the best MX-5 Clutch guide I've ever seen. Very detailed and clear instructions!
Greg Peters!!!! Thanks a million for your video tutorials!! I just recently acquired a ‘94 Miata. It needed a new clutch and I had no idea what I was doing. I watched your video carefully like 9,999 times and followed every step. Got the job done and saved $1100 bucks not taking it to a shop.
Thank you all the way from Florida!
Between two different 91 engines, I've done my timing belt four times, I never saw such a clear description of how to set the timing. Thanks so much!
I never left a review or comment, but thank you so much. Your video helped me out changing the transmission on my 1990. What brought me back was the explanation of the wires over the transmission. I could not find that information to save my life but I remembered that you did cover it in this video.
INCREDIBLE video. I'm really intimidated by transmission/engine work as I'm an absolute novice BUT this gives me a lot of hope, the goons at every mechanic's shop quoted me anywhere from 990$ to 1400$ for this job
This guy needs way way more support! I want to see him get big. He's already killing it. So much attention to detail. So much teachings, awesome content and filming too man! Keep this up!!!!! - excuse me posting this to an older video
Just finished installing my 6 puck sprung copper ceramic clutch and 10.6lb flywheel! What was supposed to be a day’s work turned out to be three, the studs on my exhaust broke off so I ended up pulling the whole exhaust out and welding the header to the mid pipe. And of course all the hardware stores were closed (Easter).... But now my car rips! Thanks for the guidance Greg, made the actual trans install a lot smoother.
Just wanted to say, your video was a HUGE HELP! Just 2 days ago I just change my clutch and if it wasn't for your video I think I would had a difficult time! Great video!
I'm a simple man. I see a new CarPassionChannel upload, I like it.
Did this this weekend, thanks a bunch for the tutorial!
For the rear main seal, drill a pilot hole and run a big screw into it (careful not to touch either mating surface. When you screw it in the screw will bottom out and the seal will walk right out on the threads.
That feeling when you realize that even though Mondays suck, Mondays also mean a new Car Passion Channel vid is gonna drop!!
Upgraded my clutch on my nb ready for a turbo build a couple of weeks ago, used your video to help me, spent 2 days doing it all carefully, and all has gone well.. so THANKS greg, really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😁😃
love the video, Gregg. I'm having dejavo....exactly how I did it in the '70's. Under a 67 Camaro. On a gravel driveway. In the dead of winter. In the pouring rain. But the steps didn't change much. Thanks for posting. Now I can do the Miata with confidence, except I'll use my floor jack to carry the tranny, thank you.
excellent video Greg! This would have made my clutch job so much easier had it been out 2 years ago. One thing I'd like to point out though. Once the transmission is down check the bellhousing, if you've got anything other than clutch dust on the walls like oil for example, check the transmission seals/gaskets as well as the rear main. At 11:54 under the front transmission cover is a paper gasket, i had a bad leak from there!
Just finished doing this on my 90 miata. You're awesome. Thank you for the detailed guide.
This video was a lifesaver. Subbed just for the quality and thoroughness.
Used this guide totday to replace and install a heavier clutch for a customer. highly recommend this video!
this is my third time using this tutorial:
1st time I needed new clutch and also got a lightweight flywheel, 2nd time my SO got a new engine, and now this time I just finished building my engine with machined and forged parts and it's finally time to put this stuff on it
I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll be back in 9 months to do it again for some reason
I'm back again and it hasn't even been a year 😭
I must've done something wrong last time because I haven't been able to get into gear since last time
Just replaced the clutch on my 2003 and this this video was a big help. Had more underbody bracing to remove, but otherwise pretty much the same.
I will surely read the article. Hey man I don't know anyone that works as hard as you do to get good, accurate information out to the viewers. I have watch more than a few of you video's and I learn good new info every time. Thanks Greg.
I love your format/how you make your videos it’s very detailed but quick and simple enough for my adhd ass to understand and enjoy as entertainment. Keep it up!
hi Greg, you know what In like the most? You put so much effort in everything, and its mostly not miata specific. because I dont even own a miata
keep it up greg
Greg, thank you. You explained everything perfectly and now I feel totally confident in being able to do this solo. Cant imagine how we miata enthusiasts managed before youre videos :P
Watched this countless times in preparation for my first clutch swap next weekend. Just gotta say what a sweet guide man. For some reason ‘I gots transmission on mah cheest’ always gets me haha
You seriously make the absolute best how to videos, for all us fellow miata owners, give this video a like for making backyard mechanics like us an amazing guide.
By far the BEST and MOST HELPFUL car channel for the Miata gang. thanks man!
I have a 2007 ford ranger truck. I am thinking about buying a Miata, hopefully NA manual. The truck leaks oil profusely. It is automatic but I need to pull the trans and replace the main seal. This video (and others) have given me the confidence to get that done.
lmao... when you were just laying there at the end... i've found myself in that same position numerous times. awesome video. rear main replacement + flywheel + clutch project starting this week. you're the man!
Just seeing this video today. I replaced my clutch on the 97 Kia sephia with Mazda BP 1.8 engine a couple years ago around the 300,000 mark. Yes the original clutch lasted that long. I used the triangle pattern to torque on the pressure plate. I also was able to get a micrometer on the flywheel without removing it and found the thickness of still be in spec and there weren't any grooves so I actually pulled the pilot bearing with the old bread and grease trick since I didn't have a puller tool. To install the new one I used a socket the same size as the outer race with a hammer to seat it. I used some 600 grit sandpaper and a buffing motion to work a stack of dimes patterns to work my way around the flywheel without removing it. I didn't really have any deep grooving of any lipping and had to reason for remove the flywheel itself. I just put a light skuff on it for extra grip. My Kia uses the same engine as the Miata, but is front wheel drive and oriented 90° clockwise for how it is in the Miata with a different transmission. Shop would charge about $2000 to do my clutch as 2 CV axles, air box, battery tray, and 3 of the 4 motor mounts along with the slave cylinder have to come off to free up the transmission. That being said it was a pain in the ass and I had to support the engine with a jack, and also had to tilt it in order to slide the input shaft out of the pilot bearing in order to remove the transmission as well as reinstall it. That was honestly the worst part of the entire job. my rear main seal wasn't leaking either, not even after 300k. I use good oil, change it often, and I'm not boosted. I'm at over 340,000 miles now and that BP engine is still in good shape and doesn't burn a drop of oil.
best instructional on how to do this i've seen. Planning on doing it to my Spec Miata soon. Good work and thanks for the great video.
Only three mins in and I'm liking the approach already!
Used this video to put a 1.8L clutch in my MK1 1.6L turbo. Definitely harder than fitting the turbo kit!
I just performed the happy meal clutch upgrade as well as Delrin bushings for the rear diff. The only items that gave me trouble were the three nuts on the down pipe nearest the header.
To get them off, I put kroil on them, then heated them up with a torch. I put the socket+extension on the bolt and gave them a few wraps with a mallet. After that they came right off. Beforehand I was using an impact wrench to get things off, but it wouldn't take 2 of the 3 off, so I had to use the heat/bump method to break them free.
Thanks for the Video, I watched it a few times.
Vroom Vroom!
I can't wait for the new build playlist. Makes it so much better when you don't have to pick and guess what order the build is going. Much respect, I'm a jeeper but the little Miata is growing on me lol.
A BUNCH of helpful tips, just got my transmission removed and the flywheel jamming trick is SUPER helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Just did this on the floor!! Had access to a lift but it wasn't too bad. Bell housing bolts were solid. Your vid was great. Very little figuring out in the end up because of it. THANKS
I feel like a beast. Prop and diff to put back in once I change the seals
This helped SO MUCH! Literally had zero trouble changing out my clutch thanks to you. You're the bomb!
Just wanted to add that you have to be super careful when reinstalling the PPF to avoid pinching your neutral switch wires. If you break a wire it is difficult to repair in place. Also, as someone else mentioned, you may need to jack up under the nose of the engine to align for reinstalling the transmission. Great video and super helpful!
Thanks for the video man! I'm about to replace the clutch on my NA miata and I find videos so much easier to follow than the service manual. Cheers.
This is easily the best how-to video I've seen for a clutch change!
Gotta say thank you for the detailed video! I decided to drop the transmission to replace a leaky rear main seal / oil pan seal by myself off of jackstands. Not the most comfortable job but it is definitely a learning lesson.
I just finished installing my new fidanza flywheel and stage 1 clutch and the car is completely different. Clutch is more grabby and the flywheel is more responsive. However the flywheel chatter is pretty loud but you know what.. race car. Without this video, I wouldn’t think I’ll even this clutch job by myself. Thanks again!
Isn't the Fidanza flywheel so amazing vs. stock?? I loved the quick revs when I got mine.
Oh yeah! Completely changed the character of the car. I just took my Miata for a run at Palomar today and I was able to heel toe with ease.
14:50 you definitely want oil on the seal. It helps with lubrication during installation and during the first start-up after repairs. If the seal surface is dry against the crank it *could* tear on initial start up.
"That hairdryer that I keep in my car". So Mazda included it as part of the factory toolkit did they? How thoughtful.
Great video dude. Thankyou.
Is it sad that a NA Miata is my dream car? Also I love your content, im binging your videos instead of getting sleep for school tomorrow.
Going to attempt this myself flat back in the driveway… in the winter, I’ve got a lightweight flywheel clutch and a new to me trans with half the mileage, new clutch master and slave and a shifter rebuild, should be feeling great after
It's 2022 and this video still proves to be a very good resource. Thank you so much
edit: date typo
All the bolts are in the same place, confirmed!
I like how 3 years later youtube still puts this on my feed daily thanks algorithm
Takes a lot of balls doing this job...even more doing it on your back. .watched the whole video...wish I had your knowledge. ..great job...would love to have you build my dream Miata one day..
Great video! FYI, you can remove the shifter and fill it there, it's much easier. You still have to remove the fill plug to see when its full. Also, it's easier to place the clutch disk on the flywheel and insert the alignment tool to hold it in place, then place the pressure plate. Nothing wrong with anything you did, just thought I'd share useful tips.
The shifter turret is not connected to the gearbox itself. so that is impossible, however i agree on the putting the clutch disk in first and moving the pressure plate over it.
5 years old and still kicking. Used this for my NC today. Super easy!
I think your videos are thorough and accurate. But to improve your videos for better viewing try using a small led magnetic light when getting into dark areas. Most video cameras and phones have auto iris. Which means any light coming in from behind area to be addressed causes cams to iris down. Try a simple $3 light from harbor freight and see the difference. Thanks for your videos. They have helped my son and I to spend quality time together doing mechanical projects.
dude you re awesome. I HONESTLY believe that you deserve so many more subs...love from Greece man keep up the amazing work!!
I'm on my seventh transmission swap and I still watch this video every time. Thanks Miata Dad.
Killer vid. Clutch change is also a great time to rebuild the shifter turret...as you have everything off anyway. Cuz lets be honest, most 20+ year old miatas also have torn boots, and if you have a lot of heat coming into the cabin from the center console, its because of that. Great job, Greg.
Thanks to you i just replaced my first Clutch on my 1.6 90ps NA, its almost 0200am but i think im gonna continue till im done.
Someday i want to install a 1.8 vvt with the maruhe 2.1 kit.... Gotta start somewhere
Anyway, keep posting your awesome videos, they make working on the miata a breeze as long as you dont give up
Gregs VVT Build AND CarThrottles Phil video on the one day, how could I ask for more😄
Greg Peters, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, tHanK yOU...! I can not believe I ran into your video and you made it stupid simple changing my year one 1990 MX-5 clutch. I can see you are a bike nut with your Tioga shirt. I used to work for Tioga & Shimano back in the 80s. When I left Tioga I cofounded onZa. I own a 90 Miata that I simply fell in love with and trust no one to work on it, and my throwout bearing started to complain, so I figured I can do it my self and just replace the whole darn thing clutch rear seal and all. I give you a 110% excellent review. Dan Sotelo aka Mr. onZa! ( : FYI: I'm going to come back to you with a question that my MX is starting to complain about.
definitely these "The ULTIMATE" videos are really good, keep going !!
Thanks for your time and sharing this change out. Figure i will be doing this in the future. Have 82K on 91, 1.6 . Don't know how long the original will last. Not in any hurry . I think i will wear a cup to protect the jewels. I try to do all repairs myself, so this video was very good for me , and again thanks for sharing your experience with the Mazda Community. Dennis Oregon Coast.
love that "ill heat up the flywheel with the hairdryer i keep in my car" lol
@TheCarPassionChannel I just did a clutch job for the first time with the help of this awesome video! Thank you so much!
Yeah we are stubborn and worked on it until we finished at 4:30am but it was totally worth it.
What an impressive video! Perfect shade-tree procedures. Very clear and concise instructions; virtually impossible to get it wrong!
One thing I ran into while following these instructions was that the rear PPF bolts were frozen in place. They would not come off. It turns out that if you can get all of the other PPF bolts out, you can still maneuver it enough to get the trans out, but then you're really going to want to remove the shifter to give yourself more clearance up top.
I also had significant trouble pulling the transmission off, because the pilot bearing froze onto the spline. I was able to get it to pull out by about half an inch but it would go no farther. I got past this by using two disc brake piston spreaders. I wedged them into the small gap I was able to make and was able to push the bearing free. Then removed them, positioned the engine, pulled and it came free.
hey @thecarpassionchannel / miatadad - I tackled this with the confidence that your video gave me. I'm currently stuck. I am reinstalling the trans and had a helluva time getting the input shaft into the pilot bearing and then the splines to line up. Tonight is actually my 2nd 2 hour event trying to do so. I have gotten the trans basically to within a 1/4" gap and even used some stock 100mm M12x1.5 bolts to help line things up once it all got close. That last 1/4" gap won't go away though. I've seen some lstech people recommending just using the bolts to pull it in the rest of the way, but I'm leary of that. I did however put the draft shaft on the back of the trans and spun the crank pulley while in gear and the drive shaft turns, so I'm like 78.3% confident I should just use the bolts to pull the bellhousing in the rest of the way. Thoughts? I'll buy you taco tuesday for the right answer!
Don't use the bolts to pull them together. Never a good idea! The trans will mate up to the engine by hand when aligned correctly. A couple things to try: use a floor jack and wood block to tilt the engine backwards slightly and try again, this makes it so you don't have to get the tail of the trans as high for perfect alignment. Also, you may need to realign the clutch disc. Since clutch alignment tools usually have some play, it's possible that the disc actually sits very slightly too low in the clutch, making it difficult to get the input shaft through. If you loosen the pressure plate bolts, push up slightly on the alignment tool (you'll feel the disc move) and then tighten the bolts back down. When you're trying to mate them, have a couple trans bolts in by a couple threads so it can't fall, and you can give it a bit of a shake as you pull the trans towards the engine. Hope this helps! It can be the most frustrating part of the job.
Dude.. Imagine doing this job in Norway. It's snowing outside (in May) and everything is rusted and bolts are impossible to remove. That would suck! :( But I'm getting closer and closer! Thanks for a great video!
For those who are watching. I HIGHLY recommend that you get the pilot bearing and fowl pins pressed in at a shop. It is extremely difficult to not damage the bearing while hitting it with a hammer and socket.
Reminds me of my first major car repair I've done. A clutch in a 2000 eclipse,some borrowed tools and a 20$ wal mart ratchet set in a open air apartment parking spot. Took two weeks but I got it done :). Also, F that car it was terrible.
You are the man. Best miata videos in all the Interwebs. Blease neva stap
What I love about this video . . . (?)
Every bit still applies to this very day!!!
(Good ol' Miata)
Thank you (thank you thank you)
!!!!
So well put together,
Easy to follow,
Good stuff
Cheers!
Red Locktight is definitely worth while on the flywheel and clutch housing bolts. Last time I did a clutch, a week in, the bolts backed out on the flywheel. They were torqued to spec and had blue lock tight, but still backed out till they were rubbing the clutch.
GREG! Thank you for more videos. Hopefully your real life job is going well. I know you can't post as many videos as you used to be able too. But we still love you.
Dude...you're the best! I was wondering how I was going to do my first clutch swap for my 1993 but now that I've come across this video Ima get to it this weekend. Very excited Very wow very thankful...