Miata Mailing List: October 1998, Message #247

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CWD986@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Thanks to all of you who responded to my query regarding my "missing" 90A.
> the plugs and wires did the trick and she is humming along again.  2 new
> questions:
> I noted a small amount of oil in the spark plug hole nearest the front of the
> car...is this cause for concern?  Second, she's developed a squeak that seems
> to come from the driver's side hood hinge, which also seems loose compared to
> the pax side...any suggestions regarding a "fix"?  TIA; y'all have been
> batting a thousand thus far.
> Doug
> 
> Hendersonville, NC


Replacing the cam cover gasket will fix the oil problem... have a look at the
cam angle sensor o ring while you are in there... if there's any seepage at
the back pax side of the engine it probably needs replacement as well.  (also
a good time to consider bumping your timing to 14 or 16 degrees).

A little WD40 on the hinge might get rid of the hinge squeak.  Worked for me.


-- 
Bob Schnider & Tango
90A Red, eh... #1598
MCA #68117, Sea to Sky Chapter

"You can't shine poop."