OCD engine bay cleaning, and refresh

[Toolman]

Doing all sorts of stuff this week on a customers 1994 Miata, just wanted to show some photos.

http://i.imgur.com/54jUBOa.jpg

tearing this engine down and installing some fancy new parts soon

http://i.imgur.com/rVPZrhL.jpg

wow its dirty in here

http://i.imgur.com/1EJJIla.jpg

this last photos shows what happens to your paint if you let that brake master leak and never clean up the fluid, paint is gone, primer is going and rust (cancer) has started :(

http://i.imgur.com/4TCvTA2.jpg

[Toolman]

1994. That's the last time these wires saw daylight...well, except for the many spots where the old plastic loom and tape had deteriorated! But alas, I installed new loom and proper 3M Super 33+ electrical tape. The last two pics show a treated coolant hose installed with new spring clips.

Oil leaks that don't get treated are the enemy of vinyl tape and plastic. This section gets new clothes!

http://i.imgur.com/XG81SCF.jpg

Re-Wrapping the electrical lines, most mechanics wont do this unless you pay them extra for it, just my OCD level of workmanship

http://i.imgur.com/apgZqEY.jpg

And look at that nasty old crusty boot! I may have a good one lying around to swap it out with ...need to look for it ..........

BEFORE
http://i.imgur.com/tC3Gi3b.jpg

This attention to detail goes mostly unnoticed by the normal Miata customer, but it's standard for me. If you want or need your Miata properly worked on, shoot me a message. I take my sweet time when working on cars, but in the end it's worth it.

AFTER
http://i.imgur.com/KYXS3eN.jpg

will the REAL Oil Pressure Sending unit please stand up ! :teehee:

This is a Retro Fit from an earlier NA6 Miata engine that the owner did so that he gets an actual oil pressure reading vs the dummy reading that the newer NA8 cars have

You need to change out the Oil Pressure Gauge in the gauge cluster as well if you want to attempt this swap. But its well worth it!

http://i.imgur.com/5GhU6pc.jpg

This stuff works great on the hoses and helps to extend the life of the rubber.

http://i.imgur.com/WTY6S7p.jpg

looks snazzy now eh?

http://i.imgur.com/fpZIRQ6.jpg

[Toolman]

Here is another day later working on the 1994 Miata.

http://i.imgur.com/MWKJqEF.jpg

Turned out better than I thought!

http://i.imgur.com/4CddBC2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RzKGHCw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/J9LEFD5.jpg

looking better already!

http://i.imgur.com/YNCh7tp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XAE2S3x.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Looking really good now!!! Wow!!

[Toolman]

Lots of work done on the '94 Miata. One more day and I should be finished.

Dirty injectors?

BEFORE
http://i.imgur.com/RAhERT7.jpg

Clean them up!!

AFTER
http://i.imgur.com/RKORZAH.jpg

All Clean!

http://i.imgur.com/OM0bM9H.jpg

Fuel lines covered with plastic loom and taped in place, just like from the factory.

http://i.imgur.com/U5YFIYI.jpg

Taped in place on both ends.

http://i.imgur.com/KjISTX5.jpg

Fuel rail and injectors ready for installation.

http://i.imgur.com/GZUQrg8.jpg

New freeze plug installed.

http://i.imgur.com/dastRwd.jpg

Well, this is looking pretty good!

http://i.imgur.com/vV3fL4y.jpg

Getting close to completion.

http://i.imgur.com/DwJEwIg.jpg


Another angle.

http://i.imgur.com/5rDeWgw.jpg


This was all I could get done on the 1994, and then it started to rain outside, so I had to pack up my work. I can work on some interior stuff for another Miata I'm working on though.

[Sean5294]

Looks really good, now come over and do mine hahah.

[John J]

Great Post, Tim

[Toolman]

forgot to update this thread............


So...this customer wanted a header installed. Problem was it didn't come with the proper gasket!
How to make a gasket for a two piece header, with The Toolman:

Start with some normal circular gaskets. Using double-sided tape to hold them in place on one side and a couple more strips used so the gaskets end up transferred to the "make-it-yourself" gasket sheeting for proper cutout.

http://i.imgur.com/EPfwxWx.jpg

mounted to the header.........

http://i.imgur.com/D1xI8rK.jpg

It worked like a charm!!

http://i.imgur.com/8VBIKiV.jpg

Score circular lines while gaskets in place and then get to work!

http://i.imgur.com/tF4lRVM.jpg


Finished product, trimmed and ready to go.

http://i.imgur.com/JVaiyVw.jpg

[Toolman]

It lives and breathes!!

http://i.imgur.com/asxOvx0.jpg

Here is the header installed. The owner says its an older Jackson Racing two-piece, but judging by the quality of the welds and such, I'm pretty sure it's a knock-off, but whatever works right.

http://i.imgur.com/g9TRQCY.jpg

New plugs and wires. Fresh oil and filter. Fresh coolant.

http://i.imgur.com/fHk9Mrm.jpg



http://i.imgur.com/44CTZLf.jpg

[Toolman]

Customer's Miata undertray is cracked and broken off in places.

http://i.imgur.com/olQTuAD.jpg

So I dug out this old dirty spare one which I will clean up for him.

http://i.imgur.com/pGfA7Um.jpg

Now before anyone says I'm absolutely nuts for cleaning the undertray, a clean one will show new leaks a lot easier! Let's hope there are none!! And besides...it adds 10hp!! :lol:


http://i.imgur.com/udFHkxw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KsY7uM3.jpg

good as new!!!

http://i.imgur.com/GdrMWi0.jpg

[Toolman]

'94 Miata is finally done and has been picked up by its owner! So I'm treating myself and my parents to dinner.

Up next is a 1991 British Racing Green that needs some restoration love............... But Ill start a new thread for that one.

[atank]

Great Job Toolman!!!!!!!!!!!

[ScratchNSniff]

What are you using to clean the VC, IM, and Thermostat Housing...why put in a new freeze plug, cleaner for injectors??? Would like some tips as this would be a great DIY for not only myself, but surely others on here...

Thanks!!!