Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #149
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From: 	Gary Fischman <miata@eunos.com>

Subject: Re:  Re:  crankshaft/timing belt woes

Date: 	Wed, 1 Oct 1997 14:28:24 +0000



>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!



No special tools are needed to do the timing belt. Personally, I can think

of a special tool that should be invented. (Bill - didn't you make

something to hold the cam pulleys in place?)  But none are required or

called for.





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	Gary Fischman

	MFWIC@Miata.net