I wouldnt bother. This is already a salvage/rebuilt title car, yes?
I wouldnt bother. This is already a salvage/rebuilt title car, yes?
Small update/non-update. Only one of the two shops I talked to so far have any chance of getting the car done in time for MATG. The second one I spent some time at seeing the shop while they got a look at it. They want to do a pretty thorough job, which sounds great. Problem is, I haven't heard from them in over a week, even including me trying to follow up. Frustrating, and not sure what to make of it.
Fun fact: on this day a decade ago, Mazda USA featured me in their Twitter feed.
Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
Agent☣Orange (05-30-2021),HarryB (05-31-2021),kung fu jesus (05-30-2021)
Getting the car done for paint?
Non-communicative shops are those I dont want to share business with. However, with business picking up, I could understand the communication issues. It would make me cautious.
BTW, I believe we will be in Bryson City during MatG weekend. More for whitewater paddling and hiking, but will likely bring the Miata.
Bryan (05-30-2021)
Yeah. The only mechanical/maintenance items I can think of right now that have any chance of getting done any time soon would be getting the valve lash adjusted, getting the broken coil pack bolt out, and doing WP/TB (but those are not scheduled for a few thousand miles).
I'm suspecting it's a matter of their schedule filling up. I have some other shops to check in with in the meantime. I'll follow back up on Tuesday, though.
Cool
Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
I believe the VVT engines have hydraulic lifters, so checking/adjusting lash is something that cannot be done.
They do not; same lifters as the BP4W ;)
kung fu jesus (06-01-2021)
Color me surprised!
Yep. It is something you're supposed to do every 60k, if I recall.
Originally Posted by DazedAndConfused
What will you do if they are out of spec? You cant adjust readily.
I thought you had to shim those to adjust.
No todo que es oro brilla.
Yeah, basically it is a bit of a pain in the ass job to do. Not very difficult, just tedious.
Shims are back ordered constantly. There was an attempt at a collection/trading pool. The special tool is NLA to do the shims without pulling the cams. Even the aftermarket (Nissan uses similar diameters and thicknesses) are difficult to get.
It will not explode due to improper lash; no need to worry about it.
Bryan (06-03-2021),kung fu jesus (06-03-2021)