Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #142
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From: 	Lance710@aol.com

Subject: Re:  Re:  crankshaft/timing belt woes

Date: 	Wed, 1 Oct 1997 13:58:32 +0000





In a message dated 10/1/97 11:37:38 AM, you wrote:



>It's a Mazda dealer.  In my last "heated discussion" with them I told

>them I wanted to see all six of the "special" Mazda tools that are shown in

>the Mazda workshop manual--called for in removal of the gear!  I can already

>tell you they don't have them...and neither does most dealers.  That whole

>"dealer" thing is a sham!  I learned a long time ago that just because

>they're a dealer doesn't mean anything.

>

>Gus

Sorry to hear of your bad experience, that really sucks (pardon my french).

I need to take mine in for the timing belt (I think) due to the 30,000 mark

fast approaching and my recall being it was a critical piece of maintenance

recommended. Also, mine is a 90, so my concerns are even greater. Do you

think if I asked to see the equipment prior to the job it would increase my

liklihood of getting good service (competent, anyway?) Or is the special

equipment only after you have the need of the repair (which it sounds like

could stem from improper timing belt maintenance/replacement?)  Any and all

tips appreciated!

Lance