Miata Mailing List: November 1999, Message #769

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RacingBeatMiata@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I'm considering adding adjustable cam gears on my 99 Miata. I have a concern
> though. I understand I cant advance timing like all others because timing is
> computer controlled and even if I could advance it throught CAS the ECU would
> automatically bump it back to stock. Is this the case with Cam gears as well?

Don't know about this.
> 
> As far as the valve cover, I see a lot of pre 99 Miatas (M1) with 2 peice
> valve covers. Where the section above the cam gears is removable, yet my
> valve cover is all one peice...Can I replace my 99 Valve cover with a -97
> valve cover?

there are no 2 piece cam covers.  What you are seeing are cam covers
that someone has cut the front off.
> 
> On cam gear adjusting, most cam gears use 3 bolts isnt the bottom bolt always
> going to be hidden by the lower section of the valve cover, or upper section
> of the timing belt cover? How do you get around this?

Cut the cam cover and leave off the belt cover.
> 
> I looked in the archives for the answer to my questions, but I have had no
> luck...
> 
> TIA
> 
> Russ and "Max"
> http://www.yourmiata.com/zbigpics/max.htm


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Larry

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