Miata Mailing List: May 1993, Message #106
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   From: (none)
Subject: Timing?
   Date: (none)

I'm about to undertake the daunting task of replacing my timing belt.  The 
dealer wants $400 to do it.  I can buy the belt for about $36. Another $25
for the special tool that holds the flywheel steady while you unscrew it. The
job seems relatively straightforward.  But I have a question.  Do I need to 
set the timing after completion of the job?  I've never adjusted the timing
in the Miata, not because I don't want to, but because it appears that a 
standard inductive timing light won't work. The factory manual refers to a
special tool as well as a connection of the timing light to a particular pin
on a particular connector. 

Any tips on replacing the timing belt?  Any "gotchas"??

How do I set the timing?  Do I need to buy an "old fashioned" non-inductive
timing light?

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