The ULTIMATE GUIDE For Adjusting Valve Lash On Your 99-05 Miata!

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4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, this is probably something that a lot of NB owners don't even know about, and it only takes about 30 minutes and $5 to check the valves and see if you're within spec! I'm stoked that my issue is fixed, at least for now... hahaha. Thanks for watching!
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@Girz0r 4 жыл бұрын

This info is GOLD & Worthy of a MT sticky.

@ohboyotero 4 жыл бұрын

Dude... Wow. I mean forget the material itself. This was a really well-thought-out, well-made video. You did an awesome job explaining and making a super boring-ass, tedious topic as interesting as it could be. Editing was great. Good camera work. Demos/visualizations were great. Killer. Nice work, man. The effort you put in really shows.

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

This comment makes me feel like I hit every mark I was shooting for, thank you. It's been a long time since I've made one of these and I miss it, I get the most enjoyment from creating this type of video as it's the type of work I really enjoy doing, and teaching too. Cheers!

@jamesstone3767 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@1987RX7TII 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. The Miata community Is so fortunate to have your contributions as a resource. Thank you for putting out such high quality content.

@jmpcrx 4 жыл бұрын

Miata dad now upgraded to miata God.

@FiveFiveGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I had a trigger moment when you had that shim on the magnetic pickup tool. Last time I did that, bumped my hand and dropped the shim into the motor I was working on 😱

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Omfgggg the feels

@Thepursuitofomar 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I was hella weak when u were surprised it picked up the letters, that's when when I think something is funny and i explain to my friends and they dont understand

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo then it's just like *silence and blank stares ".......never mind"

@sjorsangevare 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarPassionChannel I was entertained! Idk I just dont know how you could not think that was cool haha

@darkrage1138 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite parts about this channel is how incredibly specific you are with what models the repairs you're doing are valid for. Really helps to clear up any of that "is this for the right engine" confusion.

@4399daniel 4 жыл бұрын

Literally sold my 99 Miata because I had this problem. If only I’d been patient enough to find a video like this. Miata dad is the hero we all need but don’t deserve!

@xXmitchfkXx 4 жыл бұрын

Greg I love that you manage to capture and share those little moments with us, like how the cam lobes picked up the letter/numbers and why. I had no idea shims rotated till today. Keep up the high quality vids. Love it!

@peterkobrin 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative. I am glad you showed the start to finish in one video. That's a great resource all in one video. Well done and thank you.

@DJimeku 4 жыл бұрын

thanks man, for another awesome video. I can't tell you how thankful I am that you take time to make these videos.

@jerZcavy4120 4 жыл бұрын

Proud of you CRAIG, seriously a great video man, keep up the good work!

@glenjohnson5809 4 жыл бұрын

The info you compiled for the shims is epic thanks for all that work.

@38tech 4 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, great video! Your channel is the reason why ill be picking up an nb2 this winter. Gotta live that miata life! Keep it up.

@charlesmcgehee3227 4 жыл бұрын

You never disappoint. Nice work. I watched you build that engine.

@dwergmaster 4 жыл бұрын

"That's how it's supposed to sound" Hahaha good that you confirm this. was actually suspecting your exhaust is broken af

@eyeofthedriver 10 ай бұрын

This is seriously a high quality video, looking forward to tackling this next weekend!

@nie9000 4 жыл бұрын

As a person with a 2002 NB who is planning to do the timing belt and valve cover this winter. This is great information that I will have to do a check on when I take it apart. Big thanks!

@Okibi5 4 жыл бұрын

Great how to guide Greg! Thanks for all the awesome content.

@c10seth 4 жыл бұрын

This is another great video, Greg. It's great because you can use the same approach for motorcycles! The sheets you made are a really good idea too. More power = more maintenance ;)

@TheJohnb35711 4 жыл бұрын

classic CarPassionChannel content

@robertpugh9252 4 жыл бұрын

I’m blown away by the value you just provided to me free of charge. My 2000 Miata is sitting disassembled in the garage with a head gasket replacement in the works. It’s my first time doing this job so I was clueless how to properly check valve lash when it goes back together. I can’t thank you enough. Sub’d and liked!

@TheJem1311 4 жыл бұрын

awesome man. great info. pretty cool how the cam picked up the ink off the shims 👍🏽

@ZacharySound 4 жыл бұрын

Best well explained Miata DIY video I have ever seen.

@UnStupified 4 жыл бұрын

Neat video, and the information about the rotation of the shims was interesting to know. I'm glad my b16 civic head has adjustable tappets, shims are annoying waiting for parts.

@frankraymond4627 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t even own my NA anymore, no Miata at all now, and I still watch your videos. I continue to learn and just enjoy your approach and attitude. Thanks for your dedication, time and efforts. Cheers!

@stevenjwagner 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the video and all the accompanying resources. Really good stuff in here. Your conversion alone is worth a donation. Just ordered all my new shims online from a Mazda dealer luckily! Many of the 3rd party vendors are out of stock. Awesome job!

@daleabono3616 4 жыл бұрын

This video is perfect timing (no pun intended), thank you. I just gave up on a 2003 sentra when I found it had 50psi to 70psi in 3 of 4 cylinders. You have revived hope!!

@gregryland1387 4 жыл бұрын

This is Gold, I have new custom cams made and clearance is below manufacture specs but now I understand what the engine builder is saying, thank you so much for the education

@davidvanbronkhorst5609 3 жыл бұрын

Super professional video, thanks for the effort. Will be checking my lash this week as I replace timing belt etc. I cracked up at 25.25 ...first time I noticed that only the front half of the car is inside the garage....

@jonathonabel1548 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 02 miata a few weeks ago and I've had issues with all of the above! Thank you😅👌🏼

@G3ML1NGZ 4 жыл бұрын

when I was doing that same task when I built my engine I also had the writing transfer over to the cam. I was just as amazed by that as you were

@clubman13B 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect description of the job ...love your work

@benschroeder1052 4 жыл бұрын

A Car Passion Channel video today? Maybe give me the confidence to pull the trigger on my FM turbo kit.

@travismooney3224 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Schroeder do it!!!!

@j.w.motorsports 4 жыл бұрын

The bit about the Nissan shims and Toyota shims was dope, I work at a Nissan shop and Toyota is next door. CarPassionChannel coming in clutch for the shim hook up for my BP4W!! 👌

@Chaz393 4 жыл бұрын

I've always taken adjustable rockers for granted. I had no idea it was this much of a pain to adjust lash on some engines. Next time I have to check lash on any of my engines (all have adjustable rockers) I'll remember how easy I have it

@jeremiahgaskins7205 4 жыл бұрын

I started doing this when I was planning a 99 head swap on my NA8 to build a ITB NA. Spent 2 days measuring, calculating and verifying. On the 3rd day I did the math and found it was easier to just add boost! But it was a good learning opportunity.

@JustKyzuuh 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always! You should check the compression numbers again for comparison's sake!

@nickwild7 4 жыл бұрын

Since everyone's failed me and havent said it. That's what she said......

@johnnyhess5672 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first Miata. a 99 with 72k miles. I will be checking all valve clearances and getting after this project thanks to this video. Yes, I do have the ever annoying lifter tick and it irritates the hell out of me. Thank you!

@Bassstringz 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome content my man!! It would've been awesome to do an other compression test at the end of the video and see it they are back to normal!

@nagrain 9 ай бұрын

LOL @ 19:58, Hudini in the making. Love this, I'm learning so much and don't mind the length of the video at all. I'm currently working with the Protege 2001-2003 FS engine though, but a lot of this information are applicable.

@tylersatterfield2379 28 күн бұрын

This was an awesome video and all the links are great. Thank you

@kevinroberts9096 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you are A MASTER on Miata!

@zacharyboone5846 8 ай бұрын

the greatest miata guide out there man. i have a 94 but still stopped to just listen and learn something. i had 0 experience of working on cars a year ago and your timing belt video helped me get my car up and running without paying mechanic prices🙏🙏 (just took me like 2 weeks) lmao.

@dougsfan9984 4 жыл бұрын

You are CRAZY Greg!!!!!! In a good way! You should be hired my Mazda to be Miata engineer! Your precision and attention to detail is fascinating.

@heckadud 4 жыл бұрын

A comprehensive, cohesive video from Car Passion Channel with a lot of time, effort, and thought put into the content, audio, filming, editing, and supplemental resources provided on the website? So it's just a normal CPC video then. ;) In all seriousness, I'm a huge fan. You continue to impress with your high effort content. Can't wait to see your car on track.

@ZockelTV 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg I would like to mention that a pretty big problem is the cooling of the valve that doesnt close all the way. Because if it doesnt have a solid contact to the head, it cant transfer heat to it wich can result in melted valves. Good thing you caught it that early:D

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I meant by "cooling issue" but I didn't elaborate, working a little too fast maybe

@ZockelTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarPassionChannel Oh, sorry i must have missed it^^

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZockelTV it's all good this video is way too long to listen to every word 😂

@tonyroma9046 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarPassionChannel Not that critical really... just watch the video 5 times and every bit of info you put into it will be revealed. Plus we can back up and run over it again as needed. Not only do I learn something every time, I'm often shown other things yet to be learned that I had no clue of. I didn't realize the differences between a micrometer and a caliper for example so I stopped the vid and looked into it. This is the first motor I've had that uses shims to adjust the valves and this video really turned the lights on for me. And researching where to get shims is truth from the trenches. It just doesn't get more real than that.

@kzam374 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I slapped together my 99 head with no intention of checking for valve lash ❤️❤️😂

@farmerbobbygrows3338 3 жыл бұрын

Least you didn't slap a whole turbo on before🤣 gotta get a compression test and check my valve lash before I even order the som bitch

@alejonin 10 ай бұрын

About to start doing this on my VVT head. Thanks for the info!

@joshh299 Жыл бұрын

Just spent $160 on shims.... Happy to have you do most the work for me at least. Thank!

@checkmatenate Жыл бұрын

I followed your vacuum test after lapping the valves. Now I need to lash my valves, unfortunately I mixed them all up so but it should be a good learning experience putting it back together correctly and measuring it properly.

@rhunt2363 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miata dad! Now I feel confident adjusting the lash on my k24

@bautistavazquez6295 4 жыл бұрын

It's funny how I'm a vw guy drive a vr6 12v gti VW tech but still love seeing all this stuff just for that day u buy a miata... one day

@kdmerkle 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT job on this procedure. THANK YOU!

@TheAdatto 3 жыл бұрын

Even Motorsport Electronics recommended your video on this topic. 💪🏽👌🏾

@ReinierKorth 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg. Awesome video. I have learned a lot. You are my Miata Yoda.

@samplsexamples6875 Ай бұрын

Enormously helpful. I tried using a shim removal tool (as they do in my Haynes manual) but there was just not enough room to pull the shim past the removal tool itself. So I loosened up the cam caps as you suggested-did not need to de-tension the belt-and replaced 4 shims. No more than .003" off, but a world of difference. 2003 NB, smootheville, USA.

@Spear911 4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I love the 3 Cylinder sound. When my 4th gen prelude skipped timing it sounded bad ass when idling and revving... Loss of power was not great tho haha

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Just put in some big cams, sounds about the same lol

@Spear911 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarPassionChannel that's the plan when I finish my K swap for my miata haha! Deciding between drag cartel 2.2 and 3.2 cams or prayoonto 4

@raviolitrail 2 жыл бұрын

This video is SOOOO satisfying.

@lewisdawson8607 3 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of not realising my 04 NB does not have hydraulic lifters. New shims it is. Weather is too crappy here in the UK and I don't have a garage to risk it myself. Thanks for the insights and professional video!

@brianward6291 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video - thank you for the upload!

@jimybo20 4 жыл бұрын

Legendary video. Well done mate.

@MrDjcamo29 4 жыл бұрын

Being an OG Miata owner is the best. 🇯🇵⭕️1989⭕️🇯🇵

@garageworm17 4 жыл бұрын

Had a 97sto. 96. and now 95. All tan leather interior 😁

@123cocopie 4 жыл бұрын

Tickticktickticktick

@roberturban5135 4 жыл бұрын

the biggest issue with tight clearance is on an exhaust valve! If the valve head doesn't make good contact with the seat, it has no way to dissipate heat and will eventually burn a valve. Must be mentioned!

@NyxOne81 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was helpful. I own an NC (the bastard kid of the family) but still found this very informative. Definitely my favourite channel.

@TheCarPassionChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Don't let the memes get to you, the NC is considered the best Miata by many. NC content coming here soon.

@NyxOne81 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarPassionChannel Hey thank you for the kind words! Love my NC, can't wait for new content! :D

@victormarin1068 4 жыл бұрын

As always, another great video from Dad.

@Shadowfax2121 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I am actually replacing my 94's head with a VVT head and need to do the shimming lol... Most likely when your engine gets hot, the aluminum expands enough to open that gap up a few thousandths.

@Nebbia_affaraccimiei 4 жыл бұрын

you mean close

@FecesPhantom 4 жыл бұрын

Also thank you for recapping with the side by side comparison!

@jackmarks1852 2 жыл бұрын

Great information for me since this is the very first foreign engine & overhead valve engine I have worked on,, i'm a small block chevy guy, but my grandson just purchased this 2000 Miata, and it's a leaker soi i pulled the engine and tranny out to reseal all the oil leaks, and found the valve lash on a couple valves out of spec's. havent had any luck finding shims that are needed, i need one shim at .150, and i don't think they ever made one that thick. i have the number 2 valve on the intake side with a .26 thousands gap. the lobe is the exact size as the rest of the lobes, so i'm a bit in the dark on why this gap is so big!

@TheYz250fmf 4 жыл бұрын

wow that did a wonders of a difference!!!!! great video!

@Domas64 4 жыл бұрын

Biggest respect is for making a complete video. Hate those videos where they need parts and you can see it in the next video... (Rebirth series pardoned :)

@TheCarPassionChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Hey - if Rebirth was one video it would be 7 hours, hahaha

@TheThecharliejolly 4 жыл бұрын

You're the best Greg thanks for this 👏

@Silverboy005 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude Im having problems of missfire on no. 4 cylinder sometimes and the idle to me is not that smooth but not as bad as when it missfires. First imma check spark, fuel and compression and go from there. But this is good to know just in case this is the issue on my car. 2005 LS with 112,000 miles so it might need adjusting after all I drive my car hard sometimes. It's a Miata gotta have fun with it lol.

@kloroformd 4 жыл бұрын

Checked my lash at 120k on my 2003. Perfect specs all the way.

@alexisknows6513 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do a compression test? What psi did you get? Thanks a head of time.

@luismoreno602 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video man you really saved my butt.

@paulferrara9079 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for all the info !! we drive a black on black 2000 NB LS : )

@koreyhobgood3367 4 жыл бұрын

Quality content as always

@DestroyerX995 4 жыл бұрын

You're a god, thx a lot for all the miata info.

@alanszymczak6173 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video Greg!!!

@440Craig 4 жыл бұрын

Did you check the compression again after the procedure?

@TheDevonwurz 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this

@revlimiternet 4 жыл бұрын

I have never checked my valve lash after installing the head... like 10 years ago. Doh.

@miatasman9594 4 жыл бұрын

Great content, would be great to get a paired video for the earlier guys with hydraulic lifters like this keep up the good work and get a taco for me

@grim9515 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video 👍

@paulvanderveen1986 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mister Peters! i have the same problem as you had!

@Bbeavis 4 жыл бұрын

Nice guide, well done.

@maxp8892 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job and very helpful.

@patrickorourke5007 3 жыл бұрын

Top Class presentation....very concise and informative......

@lerch122 3 жыл бұрын

well explained,ready to do mine now

@lucusss4 4 жыл бұрын

At the beginning the whole Miata dad thing was a joke and now I'm like, Damn yea he is the Miata dad. And I'm goin to transfer this info into my 2J build as well thanks dude 👌🏻

@asilaydyingx6 Жыл бұрын

Its funny my head was redone and my exhaust was just about the same numbers as yours. Even my intake were a little bigger. Not sure if thats how they redo them knowing they close up but i found that interesting. Lucky for me i have 185psi compression in all cyls. I also used the zip tie trick. Thank you that one sir😂

@RAF71chingachgook 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you. I and my children will sing praises to your name for eternity.

@madmiata1887 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent timing! I am rebuilding my BP4W head with FAB9 264/264 turbo cams, VS855 springs, and stock valves. DID YOU KNOW, stock valves are NOT magnetic! So they must be stainless steel or something not magnetic... Which, might mean no reason to upgrade valves.

@SpareTimeGearHeads 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video!, Seems like a lot of effort where its easier with under bucket lifters. Greg why didn't you upgrade to Supertech Under bucket cam follower/lifters?, no chance of shooting out a shims from the top at high rpm. Also, you can file the 5.5 mm shim caps super precise, to the ten thousandths.

@barryecohen 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Many thanks!!!

@FecesPhantom 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I can assure you I was entertained

@urmother1893 4 жыл бұрын

one dislike, one person saw this video too late and damage is already done.

@TheWhiteBruceLee 4 жыл бұрын

Ali Masood there’s always 7 dislikes on day 1-2. Halfway through the day let’s see where he’s at in a few hours

@Jordanmilo 4 жыл бұрын

This is a nicely done video; thank you. I just woke my Miata up a few days ago after its hibernation and it sounds like I have one--just one--very noisy valve. (Oil & filter changed before hibernation.) Question: My car is a 99, non VVT engine--is anything in this vid unique to the 2001 and later engine that you're working on?