major noob here from san antonio
03-12-2010, 08:24 PM
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major noob here from san antonio
what up people. I just bought my first 03 LS miata last week and lovin it. I know nothing about miatas but I'm at least mechanicly inclined. I've just been doing regular tuneups on the car myself to save some mula. I just recently got my rear muffler cut out and straight piped. Sounds really nice. Anyway, I'm lookin forward to further modding my miata and hitting up these meets. If wana chat about miata stuff just text me at 210-317-0414.
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03-13-2010, 11:52 AM
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That's a pretty good price if it includes them doing the water pump, seals and gaskets necessary.
I assume you're bringing the parts to them, because parts and labor usually make it a $400-600 job.
There is a good write-up in the miata.net garage if you want to try yourself, really easy, took me 6hrs the first time moving slow, 4hrs the second time, 2hrs the third time...
Should You Change Your Own Timing Belt?
I assume you're bringing the parts to them, because parts and labor usually make it a $400-600 job.
There is a good write-up in the miata.net garage if you want to try yourself, really easy, took me 6hrs the first time moving slow, 4hrs the second time, 2hrs the third time...
Should You Change Your Own Timing Belt?
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03-13-2010, 12:07 PM
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Timing belt #2 was done because the water pump was leaking. Belt looked fine, and wasn't OEM. This was a 100K mile motor pulled for a V8 swap, and I bet PO did what you're planning, changed belt and not pump, so I had to pay for both.
EDIT: Check out the link...shows pump location and all.
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03-13-2010, 12:56 PM
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It's like a 4hr drive, so you'll have to determine if your time/gas is worth it...but I'd do it for $100 if you're really in need. That would include everything we even touch getting changed/replaced and what not (spark plugs, air filter, oil seals, gaskets, oil and coolant, hoses). Plus you'd learn how to do it yourself next time.
Oh yeah, bring steaks for when we're done....I'll cook.
Oh yeah, bring steaks for when we're done....I'll cook.
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