wood6078 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 That's all I can figure that's wrong with the beast. I was fighting timing issues for awhile. It wouldn't stay in time with a new t-belt, so figured cam sensor bad and replaced dizzy. Did good for about a day, so I reset the dizzy and took it for a test drive. On the way back home, it sounded like a belt squalling and then she died. I got to walk a couple miles and pulled it home. I figured the belt broke, but it's tight. Only problem - the crank turns w/o the cams. Only thing I can figure is the keyway broke for the crank gear. Is this common? But long story short, it's for sale. I figured I'd give you guys first dibs. I'll get a thread started in the for-sale section ina bit to let you guys see it. I was just wondering how common it is for the keyway to break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 It is very common on the first gen 1.6L Mazda Miata. I'm not sure about the Pathy's though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yes, its kind of common. You need to tear down the timing belt and inspected both keys(crank pulley and timing belt gear). Some have gotten away with a repair, some have had to replace the engine or at least the crankshaft. Inspect before you get carried away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I fill welded the broken areas and re-cut it to fit a larger keys. I did all this on the vehicle. I think I had 1x0.125" grinding wheel on the dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've heard of it a few times, once by RedPath88, but didn't think it to be often, much less 'kind of common'. I bow to superior experience... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) In 10K I get to do the 94's belt. If I run into the same thing I'll know that it is common. Edited August 23, 2011 by MY1PATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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