Miata Mailing List: March 1996, Message #133
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   From: Keith Tanner 
Subject: DIY 60,000 miler?
   Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 15:38:23 -0500

Baby's got 50k miles on her now, and I'm thinking about The Big Service.  I
would really like to do the work myself for both economic and personal
reasons - I like working on her.  How feasible is it?  
She's a 90, so there's that problem with the crankshaft.  I understand
that's due to the woodruff key (I'll find out what that is when I get my
manual) being replaced incorrectly.  If I am aware of this, is it easy
enough to get right?  I'm paranoid a Mazda tech will screw it up and my
crankshaft pulley will break off, just like poor Wendy.  If I did it and I
know it's right, I'll be much happier.  If it's possible I'll be unsure that
it's in correctly, I'll bring it to Mazda and make sure that it's mentioned
on the work order.
My mechanical background:  I'm good with machines and have worked as a bike
technician in the past.  My hands are educated, you might say, but not in
car stuff.  I'm not afraid of either getting dirty or following directions.
I have a good collection of general tools, and will be expanding the
Miata-specific collection for the job.  I currently do all the service on
her, but changing oil is not exactly rocket science.
Please, anyone who's done the job, share your experiences with me.  I've got
a few months, but the end of the summer is the likely time for Baby's
surgery.  I keep thinking how I'd rather spend that $300 on tools and toys
than on labour of which I am not 100% confident.

Keith and Baby, who got washed yesterday and snowed on today :(

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