Exocet Donor Vehicle Information

Information on the Exocet kit car’s donor – the 1990-2005 Mazda Miata (MX5)

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NA Miata (1990-1997)

Mk1 MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (Password: mk1)

1990-1997 MX5 Miata Collision Guide

 

Mazda Miata Tune Up Parts

Typical NGK Spark Plug Recommendations

2382 BKR5ES11 Standard
6953  BKR5E11 V-Power
7090  BKR5EGP Platinum
2647 PFR5G-11 Double Platinum

Standard NGK Plugs recommended in original workshop manuals

5553 BKR6ES11  Standard
2756  BKR6E11  V-Power
7092  BKR6EGP  Platinum

(NGK Part Numbers Key)
*The Workshop Manual also states that Nippondenso K16PR-U11 or K20PR-U11 (standard) are acceptable plugs.

*Plugs gap to 1.0-1.1 mm or .040-.043 inch.

*Use of Anti-Seize is recommended on the spark plugs. If you use Anti-Seize you need to reduce your torque specification by 1/3. For example if you normally torque them to 11 to 16 ft/lb with Anti-Seize you would torque them to 7 to 11 ft/lbs.

NGK Spark Plug Wires

9160 ZE21  NGK Blue Wires

Replace every 30k miles.

Fuel Filter

 Bosch 71550
 Fram G6895
 NAPA 3289
 Purolator F54785
 Wix 33289

Oil Filter

Stock Size (Height 2.58″)

 Amsoil EAO12
 Bosch 3300
 Fram PH6607
 NAPA 1365, 7040
 Purolator PL14612
 Valvoline VO54
 Wix 51365

Extended Size (Height = 3.64″)

 Amsoil  EAO13
 Bosch 3323
 Fram PH7317
 NAPA 1356
 Purolator PL14610
 Valvoline VO50
 Wix 51356

PCV Valve

 AC Delco CV936C
 Beck Arnley 045-0253
 Borg Warner PCV 355
 Echlin CRB 29355
 Fram FV258
 Mazda OEM BP05-13-890
 Novo W0133-1643363
 Purolator PV1024
 Standard V290

O2 Sensor (4 wire for 1.8L)

 Bosch 15330

Belts

NA Alternator/Water Pump

 Dayco 5040357
 Gates K040347
 Goodyear 4040350

NA AC/PS

 Dayco 5040370
 Gates K040370
 Goodyear 4040372

NA PS only

 Dayco 5040333
 Gates K040338
 Goodyear 4040340

NA AC only

 Dayco  5040335
 Gates K040335
 Goodyear 4040335

NA AC only

OEM replacement hose sets are available from Rosenthal Mazda

 90-93  PKMIAD1004
 94-97 PKMIAD1005
 99-00 PKMIAD1006
 01-05 PKMIAD1007
 Mazdaspeed 04-05 PKMIAD1007T

Mazda Miata Guides & Walkthroughs

Miata Torque Specifications

Except where noted, all torque specifications listed are in Foot-pounds / Newton-meters.

General

Spark plugs 11-17 (132-204 in-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug (19mm) 22-30/31-41
Gearbox drain plug (24mm) 29-43/39-59
Gearbox fill plug (square) 18-29/25-39
Differential drain plug (24mm) 29-40/39-54
Differential fill plug (23mm) 29-40/39-54
Wheel lug nuts 66-86/89-117

Suspension

Swaybar bushing bolts, front
rear
13-20/18-26
14-21/20-28
Swaybar end link bolts, both ends 27-40/36-54
Upper shock mount plate bolts 22-27/29-36
Upper shock nuts 23-34/31-46
Lower shock bolt 54-69/73-93
Lower control arm bolt, front 54-69/73-93
Spindle (vertical) bolt 54-69/73-93
Camber adjustment bolts, (D or H-style) front
rear
69-83/94-112
54-70/73-95

Brakes

Front/rear bracket bolts 36-51/49-69
Caliper bolts, front
rear
58-65/78-88
25-29/34-39
Front/rear banjo bolts 16-22/22-29
Rear adjuster plug bolt 9-12/12-16

Engine & Cooling

Crank pulley bolt (1990 – early 1991) 80-87/108-118
(plus Loctite 242-blue)
Crank pulley bolt (late 1991 – present) 116-122/157-165
(plus Loctite 242-blue)

Cam cover bolts (*must be done in correct order)

 

torque

43-78 in-lbs
Alternator mounting bolt 27-38/37-52
Alternator tension adjustment bolt 14-19/19-25
Water pump – 4 bolts to block 14-19/19-25
Water inlet pipe – 2 bolts to water pump 14-19/19-25
Radiator – upper bolts 14-19/19-25
Thermostat cover – 2 bolts 14-19/19-25
Timing belt tensioner bolt & idler pulley bolt 28-38/38-52
Timing belt cover bolts 14-18/19-24
Cylinder head bolts (must be done in stages and in correct order.) 56-60/76-81

Intake / Exhaust

Airflow meter bolts 69-95 in-lbs
Intake manifold bracket 27-40/36-54
O2 sensor by feel, as close to
22-36 ft-lbs as possible
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt (to bell housing) 15-20/21-27
Bell housing bolts 48-65/65-88
Exhaust header nuts 28-34/38-46
Cat converter nuts (both ends) 30-41/40-55

Clutch

Transmission front cover bolts 14-18/19-24
Flywheel bolts 71-75/96-102
Pressure plate bolts 14-19/19-25
Bell housing bolts 48-65/65-88
Prop shaft nuts 20-22/27-30
Power plant frame bolts 77-91/104-123
Starter motor bolts 28-38/38-51
Starter motor mounting bracket bolts 28-38/38-51
Slave cylinder fluid tube 9-16 (113-190 in. lbs.)
Slave cylinder mounting bolts 12-16/16-22

Don’t see what you need? More Miata Torque Specs can be found here – https://sites.google.com/a/philb.us/miata-torque-specifications/home

Timing Belt

After insuring the alignment of the belt timing marks at TDC, rotate the crankshaft 1 5/6th turns to the tension setting mark. Loosen the Tensioner bolt and allow the spring to pull the tensioner into the belt. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 28-38 Ft/Lbs or 38-51 Newton/Meters. Press down in the center of the belt between the two camshaft pulleys with a force of 22 Lbs (98 Newtons). The belt should deflect .36 to .45 inches (9-11.5 mm). If the belt does not deflect in this range start back at TDC and repeat the process until the correct deflection is attained.

Alternator, A/C and Power Steering Ribbed Belts

Check the drive belt tension when the engine is cold or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Apply moderate pressure 98N (10kg, 22lbs) midway between the specified pulleys.

To check deflection on the alternator belt press between the crankshaft and alternator.

To check deflection on the AC, PS or AC+PS belt press between the crankshaft and the PS or Idler.

Deflection                                        mm (in)

 Drive Belt
 New*  Used  Limit
 Alternator 5.5-7.0
(0.22-0.27)
6.0-7.5
(0.24-0.29)
8.0 (0.31)
 PS PS+AC
8.0-9.0
(0.32-0.35)
9.0-10.0
(0.36-0.39)
11.5 (0.45)
 AC 8.0-9.0
(0.32-0.35)
9.0-10.0
(0.36-0.39)
11.5 (0.45)

* A belt that has been on an engine less than 5 minutes.

If the deflection is not within the specification, adjust it.

Belt tension can be checked in place of belt deflection. Check the drive belt tension when the drive belt is cold or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Using a belt tension tester, check the belt tension between any two belt pulleys.

Tension                                            N (kg, lb)

Drive Belt
 New* Used
 Limit
 Alternator  491-745
(50-76
110-167)
491-706
(50-72
110-158
 343
(35
77)
PS PS+AC
 491-588
(50-60
110-132)
 422-490
(43-50
95-110)
 245
(25
55)
AC
491-588
(50-60
110-132)
422-490
(43-50
95-110)
245
(25
55)

* A belt that has been on an engine less than 5 minutes.

Timing Belt Install Steps

Do not bother marking your existing belt position. If the belt was on wrong to start with, you will simply retain that wrongness. If your Timing Belt broke or slipped, you’ll need to know how to index the Timing Belt from scratch anyway. All the marks it takes to properly install the Timing Belt are built into the engine. The entire following process should take about 10 minutes once you get through it the first time.

 

When I say left and right, you are facing the engine from the front of the car.

Before you start, remove the timing belt idler and spring assembly on your left. Install the one on the right and torque it down. This is all easier to do if you don’t have spark plugs in the engine and the transmission is in neutral. (or the drive tires are off the ground with the e-brake off)

Prior to this process, it will be helpful if you have found the small index marks (two on each cam sprocket) and filled them in with some white paint. Of course, the paint won’t stick to a greasy part, so clean them first.

1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the half moon cut out aligns with the 12 o’clock arrow.

2. Remove the cam sprockets from the front of the cams and rotate each cam clockwise until the dowel pin that indexes the cam sprocket is at 12 o’clock.

3. Put the cam sprockets on with the I up on the Intake cam and the E up on the Exhaust cam. Put a wrench on the cam flats and torque each cam sprocket bolt.

4. Look at the cams. The front lobe on each cam should be pointing towards the fender on that side of the engine. If they are, go on. If not, go back to step 2.

5. Turn the exhaust cam clockwise until it starts pushing down on the cylinder 1 exhaust valve and then let it relax back a little bit counter clockwise.

6. Put the belt on the crank and shim underneath it with cardboard so it won’t slip.

7. Wrap the belt counter clockwise from the crank to the exhaust cam sprocket but not the intake sprocket. The belt goes to the left of the right idler bearing.

8. Put a wrench on the flats on the intake cam and turn it counter clockwise until you can slip the belt on. Count the number of teeth between the two marks on the cam sprockets. It should be 19. If it is 18, slip the belt off and rotate the intake cam one more tooth counter clockwise.

9. Using something like a spring clip, cloths pin or tie wrap, tie the timing belt to the sprockets with 19 teeth between the marks.

10. Slip the left idler and spring assembly under the belt and attach it but don’t tighten it. You might require help for this next step… With a wrench on the flats, turn the intake cam slightly counter clockwise to take the slack out of the top of the belt and tighten the left idler against the belt and snug the bolt (not torqued yet). Remove the clips you used to tie the belt to the cam sprockets.

11. Turn the crank 1 and 5/6 turns clockwise to align the half moon cut out with the arrow at 10 o’clock on the block.

12. Tension the belt following these instructions: https://exomotive.zendesk.com/entries/21217422-miata-belt-tension

13. Torque the left idler bearing.

Turn the crank clockwise to TDC (half moon in 12 o’clock notch) and check for cam sprocket alignment and tooth count. If it’s not right or the cam sprockets aren’t symmetrical, go back to step 5.

 
CamTiming
 

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Turn the crank clockwise 1 and 5/6 turn and check for belt tension a second time.

This a slightly modified method that is well described here:

http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html

 

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