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

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!

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 KZfaqr 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 :-)

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

I cannot thank you enough for this tutorial! Took me a total of 3 weekends but I finally got it done!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Just the right amount of motivation I needed to get the job done , thank you bro

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

HOLY SHIT!!! Dude, you're not gonna believe this but it was your pull on home ave that made me buy a MIATA! I don't know if you can see me in the video, but I was in accord with my dad. I was planning to buy a gt86 but instead when I saw your Miata, it just made my heart melt. I'm not sure it was your Miata, but when I saw that Miata, it had so much life to it. Instead of puting a downpayment on a gt86, I bought my very own 1991 NA6!!!! Although this car gave me some headache, such as overheating issues and etc; this is the reason why I bought this car, to make it my own! I'm about to replace my flywheel + clutch and I stumbled on this video. When you did the pull when getting over the 805, It gave me goosebumps because I'm pretty sure it was the Miata I saw at the time. About to put in Exedy Clutch STAGE 1 and Fidanza Lightwheel in my baby!! Can't wait!!!

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 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😁😃

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Is it sad that a NA Miata is my dream car? Also I love your content, im binging your videos instead of getting sleep for school tomorrow.

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

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

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.

It's 2022 and this video still proves to be a very good resource. Thank you so much edit: date typo

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

I like how 3 years later youtube still puts this on my feed daily thanks algorithm

Gregs VVT Build AND CarThrottles Phil video on the one day, how could I ask for more😄

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!

"That hairdryer that I keep in my car". So Mazda included it as part of the factory toolkit did they? How thoughtful. Great video dude. Thankyou.

Used this video to put a 1.8L clutch in my MK1 1.6L turbo. Definitely harder than fitting the turbo kit!

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

I just finished installing my new fidanza flywheel and stage 1 clutch and the car is completely different. Clutch is more grabby and the flywheel is more responsive. However the flywheel chatter is pretty loud but you know what.. race car. Without this video, I wouldn’t think I’ll even this clutch job by myself. Thanks again!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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!

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

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.

I think your videos are thorough and accurate. But to improve your videos for better viewing try using a small led magnetic light when getting into dark areas. Most video cameras and phones have auto iris. Which means any light coming in from behind area to be addressed causes cams to iris down. Try a simple $3 light from harbor freight and see the difference. Thanks for your videos. They have helped my son and I to spend quality time together doing mechanical projects.

Reminds me of my first major car repair I've done. A clutch in a 2000 eclipse,some borrowed tools and a 20$ wal mart ratchet set in a open air apartment parking spot. Took two weeks but I got it done :). Also, F that car it was terrible.

I appreciate this video more than I appreciate my family 🙌thank you

I'm on my seventh transmission swap and I still watch this video every time. Thanks Miata Dad.

Great video! FYI, you can remove the shifter and fill it there, it's much easier. You still have to remove the fill plug to see when its full. Also, it's easier to place the clutch disk on the flywheel and insert the alignment tool to hold it in place, then place the pressure plate. Nothing wrong with anything you did, just thought I'd share useful tips.

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

Greg always been the 🐐

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.

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!

haha, "i gotta transmission on muh cheyst" 10:45

Dude.. Imagine doing this job in Norway. It's snowing outside (in May) and everything is rusted and bolts are impossible to remove. That would suck! :( But I'm getting closer and closer! Thanks for a great video!

Going to attempt this myself flat back in the driveway… in the winter, I’ve got a lightweight flywheel clutch and a new to me trans with half the mileage, new clutch master and slave and a shifter rebuild, should be feeling great after

Greg Peters, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, tHanK yOU...! I can not believe I ran into your video and you made it stupid simple changing my year one 1990 MX-5 clutch. I can see you are a bike nut with your Tioga shirt. I used to work for Tioga & Shimano back in the 80s. When I left Tioga I cofounded onZa. I own a 90 Miata that I simply fell in love with and trust no one to work on it, and my throwout bearing started to complain, so I figured I can do it my self and just replace the whole darn thing clutch rear seal and all. I give you a 110% excellent review. Dan Sotelo aka Mr. onZa! ( : FYI: I'm going to come back to you with a question that my MX is starting to complain about.

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.

Well done! Now that's how you drop a trans at the track btw - done it many times. It got easier when I switched to a T5, about 10 lbs easier LOL!

For those who are watching. I HIGHLY recommend that you get the pilot bearing and fowl pins pressed in at a shop. It is extremely difficult to not damage the bearing while hitting it with a hammer and socket.

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.

Killer vid. Clutch change is also a great time to rebuild the shifter turret...as you have everything off anyway. Cuz lets be honest, most 20+ year old miatas also have torn boots, and if you have a lot of heat coming into the cabin from the center console, its because of that. Great job, Greg.

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...

One thing I ran into while following these instructions was that the rear PPF bolts were frozen in place. They would not come off. It turns out that if you can get all of the other PPF bolts out, you can still maneuver it enough to get the trans out, but then you're really going to want to remove the shifter to give yourself more clearance up top. I also had significant trouble pulling the transmission off, because the pilot bearing froze onto the spline. I was able to get it to pull out by about half an inch but it would go no farther. I got past this by using two disc brake piston spreaders. I wedged them into the small gap I was able to make and was able to push the bearing free. Then removed them, positioned the engine, pulled and it came free.