Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #169
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   From: a.mccombs3@genie.geis.com
Subject: 60,000 mile maintenance
   Date: Sat, 4 Feb 1995 11:35:10 -0500

Our 60k svc was long overdue when we bought our Miata used, and we had the
60k svc. done shortly thereafter.  Replaced the oil seals when the belt was
changed; they're pretty cheap, and the labor is next to nothing so long as
the front cover is off anyway.  One was starting to seep a bit, and although
they said it would have held up for quite a while, I doubt that it would
have lasted another 60k.  So, replacing them on general principles is
probably a good idea.
 
Also found a slightly seeping clutch slave cylinder, which was overhauled.
There was some other stuff in there of a pretty minor nature, but I'm too
lazy to get up and look at the service paperwork right now.  Water pump? It
was never mentioned to me, and this is the first I've heard of any
suggestion that it be replaced with the timing belt.  BTW, Kansei had 77+k
on it when we bought it, and just shy of 80k when we had the belt and seals
done.  I imagine it will last another 60k before needing anything major
(although I still have to get the erratic idle sorted out.)
 
                                                --Jack M. & KANSEI--