Just wanted to say thank you! I did a long block swap (timing belt and water pump) on my NB in October and missed a trackday weekend because I had the reluctor plate flipped (didn’t take pics of it coming apart to reference and I was watch a different video that didn’t call out the orientation). I got some time away this weekend, found your video, flipped the plate (and fixed some wiring) and now I’m back up and running! Thanks for the attention to detail and that quick call out about the plate orientation!
26:14 Wouldn't it be great if the timing belt cover had a removable inspection cover at the top so you could read when the timing belt was installed/replaced? I have a used NB 2003 Miata with no service history. I bought it at 120k miles and I have only put about 5k miles on it. It runs fine, but I don't know if/when the belt was ever replaced. I am going crazy trying to decide if I want to risk having the belt replaced now and having the garage screw it up, or just waiting for the belt to snap.
Last time I had problems with those little screws I just drilled the heads out and once the little plate was out of the way, just used a pair of pliers to get them out. Thanks for the video and not taking your mistake out of the video
Nice job guys ! That is sweat equity that was built up into that NB by changing the timing belt plus those other parts. I did my 1997 Integra GSR timing belt but it took me a week to round up all the parts I needed. That 200,000 mile NB looks really good. A V8 in that NB ? That would be a massive overhaul. If it were me I'd keep the original engine & tweak it a little for better performance.
Thanks! Adam has two other Miatas, a 2019 Club soft top, and the ~200 hp turbo car Flyin Miata built called Project Ron (which he bought about a 5 months after we started this video)... and his original intention was to mod this car similar to what Project Ron is like. But now he doesn't want to just create a Ron clone.
@@MiataChannel Looking forward to more of your videos with Adam ! A V8 project NB would be fun to see. I still remember when the TH-cam channel Hoonigans stuffed a Hellcat engine into a older Miata ( NA - I think ). They were creating huge clouds of tire smoke were you could'nt even see the car ! I think even the Gas Monkey garage guy Richard Rawlings owned it for a while.
I don't want to tip my hand on some of our plans, but we have a few plans in the works that might surprise people. Don't know if people will be into it, but we shall see! This car (The Banana), Project Ron, and several others will be making appearances coming up.
Thanks for this. No time to watch it all right now but anyone tell me if the turbo version will add any complexities to this (and how if)? Also, any recommendation to changing all wear parts like thermostat and any sensors that might be difficult to access later? 2004 Mazdaspeed, 72,000mi. Not original owner.
@derekec the first time I did this job was on my '04 MSM. Mazdaspeed is the same process basically, but there's a whole lot more plumbing to take off before you get to the business. Most people do the water pump and thermostat, alternator and PS belts. The Flyin Miata tools are a big help. Several retailers also sell a complete kit of all the parts you need.
I have a very small pop sound once per rotation that I think I hear when you're doing it as well. That's the test rotation after putting the timing belt on.
I'm not sure if I hear the pop you are talking about. I have listened to that section and all I can hear is me hitting the ratchet wrench on the sway bar.
Idk man , did you save anything trying this at home? You should re start your video with you what your learnt . If your not a professional expect the pain and heart ache . Don't try this job at home in this guys case . Not a good how to video
I've got mazda dealers quoting everything from "we don't have the techs for timing belts" to $4500 to local scary shops quoting "$1500 maybe, depending on how the job turns out to be".....I'm not exxagerating and kind of forces me into the job or give up the car for a song. I've done belts on simpler old cars with just a Haynes manual and my Frontier but I'm just really not up to this one anymore. But looks like I have to.
@derekec don't use dealers for anything older than 4 years old . Their techs are kids reading manuals under the supervision of 1 supervisor who is watching over 10 to 15 techs . Find yourself a workshop with a good tech who is aged from 25 to 50 . Stick with them early ,regular service intervals. When it comes time for your 90s car timing belt they will look after you returning the favor of you bringing your car in for their bread and butter work .. If you take the bread and butter away the favor is returned in the price for the not so easy jobs . Then people come on the internet and complain
Just wanted to say thank you! I did a long block swap (timing belt and water pump) on my NB in October and missed a trackday weekend because I had the reluctor plate flipped (didn’t take pics of it coming apart to reference and I was watch a different video that didn’t call out the orientation). I got some time away this weekend, found your video, flipped the plate (and fixed some wiring) and now I’m back up and running! Thanks for the attention to detail and that quick call out about the plate orientation!
26:14 Wouldn't it be great if the timing belt cover had a removable inspection cover at the top so you could read when the timing belt was installed/replaced?
I have a used NB 2003 Miata with no service history. I bought it at 120k miles and I have only put about 5k miles on it. It runs fine, but I don't know if/when the belt was ever replaced.
I am going crazy trying to decide if I want to risk having the belt replaced now and having the garage screw it up, or just waiting for the belt to snap.
Last time I had problems with those little screws I just drilled the heads out and once the little plate was out of the way, just used a pair of pliers to get them out. Thanks for the video and not taking your mistake out of the video
Nice job guys ! That is sweat equity that was built up into that NB by changing the timing belt plus those other parts. I did my 1997 Integra GSR timing belt but it took me a week to round up all the parts I needed. That 200,000 mile NB looks really good. A V8 in that NB ? That would be a massive overhaul. If it were me I'd keep the original engine & tweak it a little for better performance.
Thanks! Adam has two other Miatas, a 2019 Club soft top, and the ~200 hp turbo car Flyin Miata built called Project Ron (which he bought about a 5 months after we started this video)... and his original intention was to mod this car similar to what Project Ron is like. But now he doesn't want to just create a Ron clone.
@@MiataChannel Looking forward to more of your videos with Adam ! A V8 project NB would be fun to see. I still remember when the TH-cam channel Hoonigans stuffed a Hellcat engine into a older Miata ( NA - I think ). They were creating huge clouds of tire smoke were you could'nt even see the car ! I think even the Gas Monkey garage guy Richard Rawlings owned it for a while.
I don't want to tip my hand on some of our plans, but we have a few plans in the works that might surprise people. Don't know if people will be into it, but we shall see! This car (The Banana), Project Ron, and several others will be making appearances coming up.
Excellent! Thanks for posting…looking forward to more!
We shall see. TH-cam seems to only like it when I do ND content.
Thanks for this. No time to watch it all right now but anyone tell me if the turbo version will add any complexities to this (and how if)? Also, any recommendation to changing all wear parts like thermostat and any sensors that might be difficult to access later? 2004 Mazdaspeed, 72,000mi. Not original owner.
@derekec the first time I did this job was on my '04 MSM. Mazdaspeed is the same process basically, but there's a whole lot more plumbing to take off before you get to the business. Most people do the water pump and thermostat, alternator and PS belts. The Flyin Miata tools are a big help. Several retailers also sell a complete kit of all the parts you need.
Great info on this channel. Coming in helpful with my own NB mx5 over on channel 👍
Thank you! Since I am trying to prepare this car for track use, I've got a whole lot more NB content coming up!
I have a very small pop sound once per rotation that I think I hear when you're doing it as well. That's the test rotation after putting the timing belt on.
I'm not sure if I hear the pop you are talking about. I have listened to that section and all I can hear is me hitting the ratchet wrench on the sway bar.
I'd much rather watch the warts and all job rather than a pro edited video where everything goes perfect, but it won't like with the water pump.
Idk man , did you save anything trying this at home?
You should re start your video with you what your learnt . If your not a professional expect the pain and heart ache . Don't try this job at home in this guys case . Not a good how to video
@nickw0tup Saved over $1000. Car runs great. That's all I care about.
I've got mazda dealers quoting everything from "we don't have the techs for timing belts" to $4500 to local scary shops quoting "$1500 maybe, depending on how the job turns out to be".....I'm not exxagerating and kind of forces me into the job or give up the car for a song. I've done belts on simpler old cars with just a Haynes manual and my Frontier but I'm just really not up to this one anymore. But looks like I have to.
@derekec don't use dealers for anything older than 4 years old . Their techs are kids reading manuals under the supervision of 1 supervisor who is watching over 10 to 15 techs . Find yourself a workshop with a good tech who is aged from 25 to 50 .
Stick with them early ,regular service intervals. When it comes time for your 90s car timing belt they will look after you returning the favor of you bringing your car in for their bread and butter work ..
If you take the bread and butter away the favor is returned in the price for the not so easy jobs . Then people come on the internet and complain