Caught Slippin: The ULTIMATE Miata Clutch Replacement Guide!

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Komentáře • 623

  • @colin_g
    @colin_g Před 7 lety +190

    Tip from experience : don't leave the vat of drained transmission fluid outside before a rain storm, or it'll overflow all over your driveway and make it permanently smell like ass

  • @MikeWest_W
    @MikeWest_W Před 5 lety +96

    "the hair dryer I keep in my car" made the whole video worth it

  • @DannyCourtney1
    @DannyCourtney1 Před 7 lety +486

    Lets all appreciate the time and effort that goes into make a perfect how to video for a job like this! hours and hours and hours....Give Greg a like for all his time!

  • @dsit9955
    @dsit9955 Před 7 lety +199

    you know your worn out when you just lay on the pavement looking up at the underside of the car..... Thinking what am I doing..
    thumbs up for a great vid!

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  Před 7 lety +48

      Been there; many many times.

    • @TeunS133N
      @TeunS133N Před 7 lety +4

      Andrew Smith makes the succes feel way better after haha

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage Před 7 lety +6

      Ice covered pavement under a '96 Cherokee... Oh, I have been there.

    • @classic287
      @classic287 Před 6 lety +1

      Andrew Smith, Ya, been there, done that, thought that, lol...

    • @xXEvangelXx
      @xXEvangelXx Před rokem +1

      Haha, you just sit there looking at the frame wondering: "what the fuck did I do to myself? Why are we alive?"

  • @MiataMods
    @MiataMods Před 7 lety +520

    You have a ton of subscribers and probably a lot of options as far as garages, lifts, tools etc but even with all that you still decide to do this video on the ground, by yourself, showing us it CAN be done that way! That is just so awesome to me and you still manage to make the video interesting, fun to watch and easy to follow.. thank you so much for contributing to the Miata community.. you are one of the best or maybe even THE BEST Miata CZcamsr out there! When I'm making my Miata how-to video's, your video quality is my end goal. You motivate me to constantly improve my video quality and I thank you for that. Never stop making video's Greg :-)

    • @Bbeavis
      @Bbeavis Před 7 lety +28

      Miata love coming from all over the world right here^

    • @harrisdoesthings
      @harrisdoesthings Před 7 lety +1

      You said everything I wanted to, but better.

    • @JRs_Restoration
      @JRs_Restoration Před 6 lety

      Much miata love! Thanks for all your help. Lol not even doing this yet but I will be soon

    • @dustinh7614
      @dustinh7614 Před 6 lety

      Yeet lol seriously tho his videos have made me never fear to dig into my 93 1.6 never wanted to turbo because I just didn't know enough about how it actually worked and all the parts u need and the Cost to do it he pretty much taught me everything about turbos in general threw his vids your a Beast

    • @charlesmcgehee3227
      @charlesmcgehee3227 Před 6 lety

      I agree. with MiataMods.

  • @PressToView
    @PressToView Před 7 lety +59

    Without this dude. I wouldn't know half of what I know today 😂😂

  • @dashfax
    @dashfax Před 4 lety +7

    This is super late but i just wanna say thanks i am 16 and im doing a clutch in my na and ive got the trans out right now, i dont know what i would have done without this video. Thank you!

  • @DoktorJeep
    @DoktorJeep Před 7 lety +76

    Had to do the clutch in my Ford Ranger in 2013. Never did it before.
    Took two weeks. 29 bolts total to remove.
    Anybody can do this. The key thing is, DO NOT RUSH. The less experienced you are the longer it will take. A pro mechanic can do this in less than an hour or two. A lot of time, even now, when working on car things, I use my computer to get all of the tips and methods and not afraid to stop to do so. Never rush it.

    • @alansmilealot
      @alansmilealot Před 5 lety +12

      On my 1rst try I did it in one day taking about 6-7 hours. I struggled hard getting the transmission back to the engine. I was too fatigued to lift it and balance it, but I will say using an impact gun helped alot. But on alot of my jobs I send soooo much time looking for tools and finding the torque specs.

    • @Ben-nx7yy
      @Ben-nx7yy Před 4 lety +9

      Flat im getting a miata soon and theres a chance the clutch will go bad soon so I just wanted to be ready, reading comments like yours really makes me feel more comfortable about diy fixes

    • @mannykings5
      @mannykings5 Před 2 lety

      Two weeks.. I’d rather pay for labor at that point

    • @DoktorJeep
      @DoktorJeep Před 2 lety

      @@mannykings5 Not like all day every day, you damned lazy boomer.

    • @beavishawk1
      @beavishawk1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alansmilealot always, always keep your tools sorted.. Always have a carry case of tools from somewhere like craftsman, kobalt, hell, harbor freight.. A 100$ 1..Will do u fine...add a few things as you see fit

  • @eugeneclur5961
    @eugeneclur5961 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m doing this right now and it’s by far the hardest thing to do for a turbo set up. If u have a shit box like every other Miata owner, you’ll soon find out that half of the bolts are rusted and the Mazda engineers decided to locate them within a millimeter from other vital parts... with that said, there’s no better feeling than finishing and having a perfectly working car

  • @garciaking951
    @garciaking951 Před 7 lety +30

    I did this job on my miata 2 months ago. Took me about 16 hours in all since i was by myself but it was worth it. Also a breaker bar is a must without power tools.

    • @wesleyisbell7103
      @wesleyisbell7103 Před rokem +1

      How’d you get the drive shaft out? I removed the 4 bolts but it won’t come out

    • @perplexed2352
      @perplexed2352 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@wesleyisbell7103Gonna assume you got it sorted, but you need to remove most of the trans-diff brace bolts and push it aside and probably remove your exhaust midpipe should get the room to drop it down on the diff side and it just slides out from there

    • @miscclique
      @miscclique Před 7 měsíci

      @@wesleyisbell7103it’s probably rust mated , bang it with hammer

  • @samjuniorchimvai1241
    @samjuniorchimvai1241 Před 7 lety +8

    sold my Miata a couple months ago. I still drop what I'm doing to watch your vids.

  • @goodeggproductions
    @goodeggproductions Před 7 lety +16

    Holy crap!! I'm replacing my clutch TOMORROW. Thank you so much for releasing this video today. I'll be watching it 6 times tonight before I get started tomorrow.

  • @trevor3803
    @trevor3803 Před 5 lety +43

    I’d like to thank my fbi guy for throwing this in my feed my clutch started slipping today and he heard me bitching

  • @dil6969
    @dil6969 Před 7 lety +10

    So happy to see this video. You're a gift to the already very helpful Miata community. I replaced my timing belt a week ago, and the job went better than expected thanks to your t-belt replacement video.
    Also, I cannot describe how satisfying it is to finally remove an old oil seal when you've been working at it for 30 minutes in an awkward position. For me at least, using a small pick to carefully puncture the rubber towards the inside allowed me to get a small flat blade screw driver behind the seal without any damage to the sealing surfaces.
    Now that my clutch is starting to chatter a little, it's nice knowing I've got this video to fall back on when it inevitably starts slipping. Thanks Greg!

  • @corbingoette8218
    @corbingoette8218 Před 7 lety +5

    One MAJOR tip that helped me a lot when putting my transmission in was jacking up the front of the engine up just a little bit. When you take the transmission off from the engine it tends to rock forward, jacking the engine up from the front of the oil pan helps align everything.

    • @buttturkeyclips4891
      @buttturkeyclips4891 Před rokem

      Yess I did it this weekend and I had to do that. Didn't think about it until I tried putting the transmission back in.

  • @dalynhoogs9396
    @dalynhoogs9396 Před 7 lety +4

    idk how Craig Peterson makes videos like this so entertaining. anyone else doing it I would fall asleep. I will definitely use this video when my miata gets boost as with all his amazing videos

  • @jamesannis5372
    @jamesannis5372 Před 7 lety +20

    SUPPORT trans through the shifter hole with bungy and a piece of wood. Makes pulling it to the ground less scary. and opposite makes installation less of a bench press effort.

    • @invinciblejets4690
      @invinciblejets4690 Před 6 lety +2

      James Annis oooo I like this idea thanks.

    • @alansmilealot
      @alansmilealot Před 5 lety +2

      I remember when I did this job, I stacked a bunch of the backrest of a few computer chairs together to absorb the impact and minimize the fall

    • @DatNinjaGuyD
      @DatNinjaGuyD Před 5 lety +1

      I bench 300

  • @martinbernath
    @martinbernath Před 7 lety +6

    I wish i had a miata, i could use all the amazing tutorials you produce. But i watch them anyway because they are entertaining and educational. Great job once again Greg.

  • @GearHeadsGarageChannel
    @GearHeadsGarageChannel Před 7 lety +58

    Oh boy I cant wait to see how you condense this project down you always do a great job!

    • @colin_g
      @colin_g Před 7 lety +8

      Yea if anyone is still unclear at any step, check out GearHeads' video! It's longer, but goes into more detail for certain steps.

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 Před 7 lety +2

      MandrewDavis once you actually attempt the things they teach you that wont be a problem anymore :)

    • @Seandoestech
      @Seandoestech Před 7 lety +9

      GearHeads yep. Greg's how tos just get better and better. everything you need to know plus the results, nice!

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 Před 7 lety +2

      All the miata people are here hahahaha

    • @Seandoestech
      @Seandoestech Před 7 lety +6

      Melody lol Greg's channel is like Mecca for us devout Miata fans.

  • @ProperToftheSTG
    @ProperToftheSTG Před 5 lety +1

    best instructional on how to do this i've seen. Planning on doing it to my Spec Miata soon. Good work and thanks for the great video.

  • @Nasonix2
    @Nasonix2 Před 6 lety +1

    This guy needs way way more support! I want to see him get big. He's already killing it. So much attention to detail. So much teachings, awesome content and filming too man! Keep this up!!!!! - excuse me posting this to an older video

  • @charlesmcgehee3227
    @charlesmcgehee3227 Před 6 lety

    I will surely read the article. Hey man I don't know anyone that works as hard as you do to get good, accurate information out to the viewers. I have watch more than a few of you video's and I learn good new info every time. Thanks Greg.

  • @Ben-Rogue
    @Ben-Rogue Před 7 lety +1

    This is the best MX-5 Clutch guide I've ever seen. Very detailed and clear instructions!

  • @andykumi
    @andykumi Před rokem +1

    Respect my friend, not only for doing this job on your back but also the clarity & detail of the video. One of the best I've seen for this job.

  • @VlogCity
    @VlogCity Před 3 lety

    This helped SO MUCH! Literally had zero trouble changing out my clutch thanks to you. You're the bomb!

  • @legocyclops
    @legocyclops Před 7 lety +6

    Greg, thank you. You explained everything perfectly and now I feel totally confident in being able to do this solo. Cant imagine how we miata enthusiasts managed before youre videos :P

  • @TJQ09
    @TJQ09 Před 4 lety +2

    This video was a lifesaver. Subbed just for the quality and thoroughness.

  • @austinbarrett9613
    @austinbarrett9613 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video man! I'm about to replace the clutch on my NA miata and I find videos so much easier to follow than the service manual. Cheers.

  • @johnallred3124
    @johnallred3124 Před 4 lety +1

    Between two different 91 engines, I've done my timing belt four times, I never saw such a clear description of how to set the timing. Thanks so much!

  • @mfreels08
    @mfreels08 Před 2 lety

    I never left a review or comment, but thank you so much. Your video helped me out changing the transmission on my 1990. What brought me back was the explanation of the wires over the transmission. I could not find that information to save my life but I remembered that you did cover it in this video.

  • @norbiesison9257
    @norbiesison9257 Před 2 lety

    What an impressive video! Perfect shade-tree procedures. Very clear and concise instructions; virtually impossible to get it wrong!

  • @juanjoseguinac3262
    @juanjoseguinac3262 Před 5 lety +1

    Just wanted to say, your video was a HUGE HELP! Just 2 days ago I just change my clutch and if it wasn't for your video I think I would had a difficult time! Great video!

  • @jmpcrx
    @jmpcrx Před 4 lety

    Upgraded my clutch on my nb ready for a turbo build a couple of weeks ago, used your video to help me, spent 2 days doing it all carefully, and all has gone well.. so THANKS greg, really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😁😃

  • @HARaZAC
    @HARaZAC Před 3 lety

    @TheCarPassionChannel I just did a clutch job for the first time with the help of this awesome video! Thank you so much!
    Yeah we are stubborn and worked on it until we finished at 4:30am but it was totally worth it.

  • @chrispas761
    @chrispas761 Před 7 lety +1

    dude you re awesome. I HONESTLY believe that you deserve so many more subs...love from Greece man keep up the amazing work!!

  • @larularae2106
    @larularae2106 Před 4 měsíci

    INCREDIBLE video. I'm really intimidated by transmission/engine work as I'm an absolute novice BUT this gives me a lot of hope, the goons at every mechanic's shop quoted me anywhere from 990$ to 1400$ for this job

  • @blatantlyjohn6234
    @blatantlyjohn6234 Před 7 lety

    Brilliant guide, thanks! Love your down to earth way of doing things. Keep up the great work buddy

  • @puffmonster689
    @puffmonster689 Před 6 lety

    A BUNCH of helpful tips, just got my transmission removed and the flywheel jamming trick is SUPER helpful. Thanks a bunch!

  • @johnlee1009
    @johnlee1009 Před 6 lety

    Thanks man. Just changed my clutch. Felt great! Definitely an important milestone for me.

  • @midwestmods
    @midwestmods Před 7 lety +4

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. always perfect timing. Just in time for my clutch install

  • @PaulsensGarage
    @PaulsensGarage Před 5 měsíci +1

    Using this video to help me drop the Trans in my 02 Miata. Thank you for putting this together and the fact that you dropped this in your Driveway with hand tools is extremely impressive. Great Work.

  • @daleabono3616
    @daleabono3616 Před 7 lety +2

    love the video, Gregg. I'm having dejavo....exactly how I did it in the '70's. Under a 67 Camaro. On a gravel driveway. In the dead of winter. In the pouring rain. But the steps didn't change much. Thanks for posting. Now I can do the Miata with confidence, except I'll use my floor jack to carry the tranny, thank you.

  • @noncog1
    @noncog1 Před rokem

    man, crazy how i watch every vid as it drops, and also come back to old vids as theyre relevant to work i need to do. seriously one of the best automotive channels on yt

  • @LilBizzert
    @LilBizzert Před 4 lety

    Greg Peters!!!! Thanks a million for your video tutorials!! I just recently acquired a ‘94 Miata. It needed a new clutch and I had no idea what I was doing. I watched your video carefully like 9,999 times and followed every step. Got the job done and saved $1100 bucks not taking it to a shop.
    Thank you all the way from Florida!

  • @elwindewitte
    @elwindewitte Před rokem +3

    Now that I'm finally replacing the rear main seal on mine, it's crazy to see in how good of a condition your chassis is! Everything is rusted over in the suspension and drivetrain, it's completely driving me nuts. Thanks for these videos Greg! Really helps me prepare for the work I need to do

  • @dardanius1
    @dardanius1 Před 7 lety

    I can't wait for the new build playlist. Makes it so much better when you don't have to pick and guess what order the build is going. Much respect, I'm a jeeper but the little Miata is growing on me lol.

  • @freeridefuentes6520
    @freeridefuentes6520 Před 7 lety

    Dude...you're the best! I was wondering how I was going to do my first clutch swap for my 1993 but now that I've come across this video Ima get to it this weekend. Very excited Very wow very thankful...

  • @Tgeschew
    @Tgeschew Před 7 lety +2

    definitely these "The ULTIMATE" videos are really good, keep going !!

  • @yonyse1769
    @yonyse1769 Před rokem

    Just finished doing this on my 90 miata. You're awesome. Thank you for the detailed guide.

  • @boothinator
    @boothinator Před 4 lety +1

    Just replaced the clutch on my 2003 and this this video was a big help. Had more underbody bracing to remove, but otherwise pretty much the same.

  • @mgee6786
    @mgee6786 Před 6 lety

    Good channel, keep up the details in your repairs. Very much needed for many who need the guidance.

  • @warrenahl5577
    @warrenahl5577 Před 5 lety

    Bought a stock 97 mx5 yesterday, subscribed today. Great content!!

  • @scottdurant1049
    @scottdurant1049 Před 5 lety

    By far the BEST and MOST HELPFUL car channel for the Miata gang. thanks man!

  • @cameronboggs7292
    @cameronboggs7292 Před 4 lety +8

    love that "ill heat up the flywheel with the hairdryer i keep in my car" lol

  • @turbotprobed4373
    @turbotprobed4373 Před 5 lety +1

    Did this this weekend, thanks a bunch for the tutorial!
    For the rear main seal, drill a pilot hole and run a big screw into it (careful not to touch either mating surface. When you screw it in the screw will bottom out and the seal will walk right out on the threads.

  • @Gnasherism
    @Gnasherism Před 4 lety

    Watched this countless times in preparation for my first clutch swap next weekend. Just gotta say what a sweet guide man. For some reason ‘I gots transmission on mah cheest’ always gets me haha

  • @bakamotorworks505
    @bakamotorworks505 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video Greg. I think you've convinced me to get a miata for my next project car. It's like fun sized RWD Japanese goodness!

  • @xxmustangxx98
    @xxmustangxx98 Před 7 lety

    Great video man helped ALOT! THANK YOU FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT DO THE HARD WORK AND SHOW US HOW ITS DONE!! THANK YOU!

  • @nknasi
    @nknasi Před 7 lety +2

    Holy shit Greg thanks for taking the time to make a great install vid for such a difficult job. It's appreciated

  • @TheWouther11
    @TheWouther11 Před 5 lety

    Used this guide totday to replace and install a heavier clutch for a customer. highly recommend this video!

  • @pammuirheid838
    @pammuirheid838 Před 2 lety

    Loved this. I enjoyed your delivery very much. Not a dull moment!

  • @michaeldavidblunt
    @michaeldavidblunt Před rokem

    Gotta say thank you for the detailed video! I decided to drop the transmission to replace a leaky rear main seal / oil pan seal by myself off of jackstands. Not the most comfortable job but it is definitely a learning lesson.

  • @Interloper783
    @Interloper783 Před 4 lety

    Hey, thanks man I just discovered your channel after realizing I need a new clutch. This will be really helpful.

  • @marcinka5865
    @marcinka5865 Před 5 lety +1

    Great vid there. I'm planning on doing this by myself and that was a lot of useful information.

  • @finnallen5844
    @finnallen5844 Před 2 lety

    I love your format/how you make your videos it’s very detailed but quick and simple enough for my adhd ass to understand and enjoy as entertainment. Keep it up!

  • @olaf9198
    @olaf9198 Před 7 lety +1

    hi Greg, you know what In like the most? You put so much effort in everything, and its mostly not miata specific. because I dont even own a miata
    keep it up greg

  • @rodan9
    @rodan9 Před 7 lety +2

    excellent video Greg! This would have made my clutch job so much easier had it been out 2 years ago. One thing I'd like to point out though. Once the transmission is down check the bellhousing, if you've got anything other than clutch dust on the walls like oil for example, check the transmission seals/gaskets as well as the rear main. At 11:54 under the front transmission cover is a paper gasket, i had a bad leak from there!

  • @mattboulton5443
    @mattboulton5443 Před 6 lety

    loving your videos mate. keep up the good work, informative, interesting and entertaining. After watching your cambelt and water pump video, im about to give it a go, when it warms up a bit.lol

  • @alexchulzhanov
    @alexchulzhanov Před 6 lety

    Just finished installing my 6 puck sprung copper ceramic clutch and 10.6lb flywheel! What was supposed to be a day’s work turned out to be three, the studs on my exhaust broke off so I ended up pulling the whole exhaust out and welding the header to the mid pipe. And of course all the hardware stores were closed (Easter).... But now my car rips! Thanks for the guidance Greg, made the actual trans install a lot smoother.

  • @grocer3
    @grocer3 Před 7 lety

    I've already done this, and I still enjoyed watching the video 👍 keep it up

  • @miguelgfmiatabolivia2712

    Man, few hours earlier I installed the tramission, mannn I dont how u put it alone, u are a really beast!!!

  • @randygross5172
    @randygross5172 Před 7 lety +3

    That feeling when you realize that even though Mondays suck, Mondays also mean a new Car Passion Channel vid is gonna drop!!

  • @woddow
    @woddow Před 7 lety

    wow, I saw one of your older videos first and I can say you've definitely came a long way 👌

  • @davidcluckie
    @davidcluckie Před 6 lety

    Just did this on the floor!! Had access to a lift but it wasn't too bad. Bell housing bolts were solid. Your vid was great. Very little figuring out in the end up because of it. THANKS

    • @davidcluckie
      @davidcluckie Před 6 lety

      I feel like a beast. Prop and diff to put back in once I change the seals

  • @gulfcoastpapi6567
    @gulfcoastpapi6567 Před 2 lety

    lmao... when you were just laying there at the end... i've found myself in that same position numerous times. awesome video. rear main replacement + flywheel + clutch project starting this week. you're the man!

  • @mauser8515
    @mauser8515 Před 5 lety

    I just performed the happy meal clutch upgrade as well as Delrin bushings for the rear diff. The only items that gave me trouble were the three nuts on the down pipe nearest the header.
    To get them off, I put kroil on them, then heated them up with a torch. I put the socket+extension on the bolt and gave them a few wraps with a mallet. After that they came right off. Beforehand I was using an impact wrench to get things off, but it wouldn't take 2 of the 3 off, so I had to use the heat/bump method to break them free.
    Thanks for the Video, I watched it a few times.
    Vroom Vroom!

  • @st3pupdj
    @st3pupdj Před 7 lety

    where was this video when I needed it 2 weeks ago! 😜
    Great vid as always, much respect for you! keep em coming!

  • @ALT3REDB3AST
    @ALT3REDB3AST Před 6 lety

    Dude, you are an animal! Your channel is my MX5 bible! Thanks for the awesome work! More subs deserved!

  • @Lawbase
    @Lawbase Před 7 lety

    GREG! Thank you for more videos. Hopefully your real life job is going well. I know you can't post as many videos as you used to be able too. But we still love you.

  • @dembydish
    @dembydish Před 5 měsíci

    Only three mins in and I'm liking the approach already!

  • @bagelbytes69420
    @bagelbytes69420 Před 7 lety +4

    I'm a simple man. I see a new CarPassionChannel upload, I like it.

  • @dyno824
    @dyno824 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for your time and sharing this change out. Figure i will be doing this in the future. Have 82K on 91, 1.6 . Don't know how long the original will last. Not in any hurry . I think i will wear a cup to protect the jewels. I try to do all repairs myself, so this video was very good for me , and again thanks for sharing your experience with the Mazda Community. Dennis Oregon Coast.

  • @InstrumentalJourney
    @InstrumentalJourney Před 4 lety

    Takes a lot of balls doing this job...even more doing it on your back. .watched the whole video...wish I had your knowledge. ..great job...would love to have you build my dream Miata one day..

  • @robert_t_golf
    @robert_t_golf Před 3 lety

    Just wanted to add that you have to be super careful when reinstalling the PPF to avoid pinching your neutral switch wires. If you break a wire it is difficult to repair in place. Also, as someone else mentioned, you may need to jack up under the nose of the engine to align for reinstalling the transmission. Great video and super helpful!

  • @monbulla4026
    @monbulla4026 Před 3 lety

    Thanks to you i just replaced my first Clutch on my 1.6 90ps NA, its almost 0200am but i think im gonna continue till im done.
    Someday i want to install a 1.8 vvt with the maruhe 2.1 kit.... Gotta start somewhere
    Anyway, keep posting your awesome videos, they make working on the miata a breeze as long as you dont give up

  • @kountzer
    @kountzer Před 4 lety

    I have a 2007 ford ranger truck. I am thinking about buying a Miata, hopefully NA manual. The truck leaks oil profusely. It is automatic but I need to pull the trans and replace the main seal. This video (and others) have given me the confidence to get that done.

  • @kickinghorse2405
    @kickinghorse2405 Před měsícem

    What I love about this video . . . (?)
    Every bit still applies to this very day!!!
    (Good ol' Miata)
    Thank you (thank you thank you)
    !!!!
    So well put together,
    Easy to follow,
    Good stuff
    Cheers!

  • @nickjones7459
    @nickjones7459 Před 7 lety

    This is easily the best how-to video I've seen for a clutch change!

  • @matube73
    @matube73 Před 7 lety +1

    Your videos are very well made. Keep up the good work.

  • @MadMedeiros
    @MadMedeiros Před 7 lety

    You seriously make the absolute best how to videos, for all us fellow miata owners, give this video a like for making backyard mechanics like us an amazing guide.

  • @markwinning5908
    @markwinning5908 Před rokem

    5 years old and still kicking. Used this for my NC today. Super easy!

  • @tehpillemannerator
    @tehpillemannerator Před 7 lety

    You are the man. Best miata videos in all the Interwebs. Blease neva stap

  • @VINZBROWN
    @VINZBROWN Před 4 lety +1

    THIS is a great video / info n presentation, bro.
    Thanks so much!!

  • @charliederp329
    @charliederp329 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video as usual Greg. Thank you!

  • @RacecarsAndRicefish
    @RacecarsAndRicefish Před rokem

    this is my third time using this tutorial:
    1st time I needed new clutch and also got a lightweight flywheel, 2nd time my SO got a new engine, and now this time I just finished building my engine with machined and forged parts and it's finally time to put this stuff on it
    I appreciate it and I'm sure I'll be back in 9 months to do it again for some reason

    • @RacecarsAndRicefish
      @RacecarsAndRicefish Před rokem

      I'm back again and it hasn't even been a year 😭
      I must've done something wrong last time because I haven't been able to get into gear since last time

  • @kentworch
    @kentworch Před rokem

    Just seeing this video today. I replaced my clutch on the 97 Kia sephia with Mazda BP 1.8 engine a couple years ago around the 300,000 mark. Yes the original clutch lasted that long. I used the triangle pattern to torque on the pressure plate. I also was able to get a micrometer on the flywheel without removing it and found the thickness of still be in spec and there weren't any grooves so I actually pulled the pilot bearing with the old bread and grease trick since I didn't have a puller tool. To install the new one I used a socket the same size as the outer race with a hammer to seat it. I used some 600 grit sandpaper and a buffing motion to work a stack of dimes patterns to work my way around the flywheel without removing it. I didn't really have any deep grooving of any lipping and had to reason for remove the flywheel itself. I just put a light skuff on it for extra grip. My Kia uses the same engine as the Miata, but is front wheel drive and oriented 90° clockwise for how it is in the Miata with a different transmission. Shop would charge about $2000 to do my clutch as 2 CV axles, air box, battery tray, and 3 of the 4 motor mounts along with the slave cylinder have to come off to free up the transmission. That being said it was a pain in the ass and I had to support the engine with a jack, and also had to tilt it in order to slide the input shaft out of the pilot bearing in order to remove the transmission as well as reinstall it. That was honestly the worst part of the entire job. my rear main seal wasn't leaking either, not even after 300k. I use good oil, change it often, and I'm not boosted. I'm at over 340,000 miles now and that BP engine is still in good shape and doesn't burn a drop of oil.

  • @buttturkeyclips4891
    @buttturkeyclips4891 Před rokem

    I did this on a lift with a buddy and dear God it was time consuming. I am thoroughly impressed after seeing you do this on the ground by yourself

  • @k4xtt
    @k4xtt Před 7 lety

    Fantastic work! On install but especially the video. Much appreciated.
    Chow.

  • @robertlecompte3934
    @robertlecompte3934 Před 7 lety

    Thanks, Greg! Awesome as always!!!