Crankshaft Pulley?
#21
I know this is off topic, but have any of you guys used the garage star upgraded pulley?
Garage Star - Alternator and Water Pump Pulley Set for 1.6L and 1.8L Miata
or the obx drive pulley?
Garage Star - Alternator and Water Pump Pulley Set for 1.6L and 1.8L Miata
or the obx drive pulley?
#33
Just started it up and sounds like very bad valve tapping.. possibly timing off? Not too sure.. car isn't bogging or anything. This was recorded when the car got to warm temp.
Compare to the first video I posted, the tapping sounds a bit louder. Ever since I replaced the water pump that "weird sound" went away (atleast that problem is fixed)
Compare to the first video I posted, the tapping sounds a bit louder. Ever since I replaced the water pump that "weird sound" went away (atleast that problem is fixed)
#34
Sounds like lifter tick. That is a characteristic of these engines and not harmful. Certainly, if the engine sat while you did maintenance and the lifters bled down (they're hydraulic on your engine), you'll have more tick for a while.
I would recommend an oil change (use a diesel formulation like Rotella, Rotella T-6 is a great synthetic oil for a turbo Miata) and then go for a drive. I'll bet that tick goes away.
Good job on the timing belt and water pump.
I would recommend an oil change (use a diesel formulation like Rotella, Rotella T-6 is a great synthetic oil for a turbo Miata) and then go for a drive. I'll bet that tick goes away.
Good job on the timing belt and water pump.
#35
Sounds like lifter tick. That is a characteristic of these engines and not harmful. Certainly, if the engine sat while you did maintenance and the lifters bled down (they're hydraulic on your engine), you'll have more tick for a while.
I would recommend an oil change (use a diesel formulation like Rotella, Rotella T-6 is a great synthetic oil for a turbo Miata) and then go for a drive. I'll bet that tick goes away.
Good job on the timing belt and water pump.
I would recommend an oil change (use a diesel formulation like Rotella, Rotella T-6 is a great synthetic oil for a turbo Miata) and then go for a drive. I'll bet that tick goes away.
Good job on the timing belt and water pump.
#36
Rotella T-6 is 5W40 and meets auto spec SM (which far surpasses what your car calls for).
Anti-wear additives for flat-tappet camshafts (like the Miata) have been phased out of new gasoline engine oils in the name of protecting catalytic converters. Most newer cars have roller cams anyway. The diesel oils still have these additives -- although even there things have been getting cut back for similar reasons.
Members here have had good results on oil analyses using diesel formulations. You'll notice a LOT less lifter tick with those oils.
Anti-wear additives for flat-tappet camshafts (like the Miata) have been phased out of new gasoline engine oils in the name of protecting catalytic converters. Most newer cars have roller cams anyway. The diesel oils still have these additives -- although even there things have been getting cut back for similar reasons.
Members here have had good results on oil analyses using diesel formulations. You'll notice a LOT less lifter tick with those oils.
#40
Rotella did some magic. Tapping isn't as loud as before. Inspected the car for coolant or oil leaks. It's bone dry. It started making a new sound, like a supercharge belt sound. Not too sure if it's because the timing belt is too tight (I did the method that was mentioned on Mx5unleashed) or the alternator belt is on too tight.