"one more psi" and "page up! page up!" are my new favorite quotes 😅
@speedymini9983 жыл бұрын
I like “You’re on mute!”
@cnaso8193 жыл бұрын
They're not Philips head screws on the latches - they're JIS. Everyone uses the wrong tool to adjust them, which is why stripped screws are so common.
@gvit0013 жыл бұрын
Drives me crazy - anyone that owns a Japanese made vehicle needs to buy a set www.amazon.com/Sunflag-Screwdrivers-Made-Japan-Perfect/dp/B085KC6X57/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-drs-ajax1_0?crid=BS42A5DQW12J&cv_ct_cx=ji+screwdriver&dchild=1&keywords=ji+screwdriver&pd_rd_i=B085KC6X57&pd_rd_r=beb82451-df3c-4590-b7aa-004ef5c0dc9b&pd_rd_w=Zeue9&pd_rd_wg=1qggi&pf_rd_p=037ca9fd-790e-4a16-836b-14da89aed20e&pf_rd_r=172Y35171JE1S63YPPYS&psc=1&qid=1601339771&sprefix=jis+sc%2Caps%2C191&sr=1-1-25b07e09-600a-4f0d-816e-b06387f8bcf1
@takafumiarisawa703 жыл бұрын
I was about to comment on this. If you're looking for an easy to find JiS screwdriver look out for those Toyota ones that have both a JiS head and a flathead, you can also find a JiS screwdriver in the tool kits that come with Scion FRS/Toyota 86.
@sublimegabe3 жыл бұрын
So glad you got a nb. That’s what I have and watching your na videos helped me immensely for the water pump/timing belt job. You the man!
@bandwagon2403 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent case for cleaning the engine compartment whenever you get a new car.
@jobsjobbed51253 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea, buying a car and taking us through all the things you should do and check first to get it ‘just so’, before moving on to the next stage. I love this because these Mazdas suffer from a lot of very common faults that are not to hard to fix, but my be difficult to diagnose, but make a big difference in enjoyment way before any boosting or power mods etc. Good stuff mate👍
@charlesmcgehee32273 жыл бұрын
Good presentation. Greg never has been one to waste time and improves his presentation's as the years pass. I've learned more about my Miata from this channel than any 10 other channels combined. Thanks for the interesting video.
@seanbyrd54353 жыл бұрын
I'm glad my tip about the ziptie was helpful, and even made it into the video :)
@jasonrobinson18773 жыл бұрын
FYI, at 11:04 that's the pulsation damper #1, the fuel pressure regulator is in the tank where the fuel pump is. What you are working on is pulsation damper #2 on the fuel rail.
@nicolas68203 жыл бұрын
Yup, NB's have a very strange fuel system lol
@fuserush3733 Жыл бұрын
my pulsation damper is leaking. Are all the steps he is showing around 11min necessary for this small item replacement?
@srcondor2373 жыл бұрын
ThAt window fix is priceless!!!!!
@guywilson1873 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaand so it begins. Yaay . Inspired by your “on your driveway” fixes and fettling I’ve spent most of today on my back, laying underneath my NB attempting to replace the OE exhaust manifold. What my brain forgets is that I’m probably nearly twice your age.😁 Man, I ache! 😖 Keep the updates coming Greg, this series rawks ✌️
@donovanshea33083 жыл бұрын
I did the window fix with no research yesterday and seeing that I’m not totally ghetto by fixing it with a zip tie makes me proud of myself
@JamieBainbridge7 ай бұрын
Just bought one of these things, I've wanted one since Gran Turismo 1. I've worked on cars and built engines before but all from books in pre-internet times. Your videos are a huge help to accelerating learning and getting work done fast. Huge thanks!
@mikefannon69942 жыл бұрын
I had that power window problem on my 2001 NB. A sharp and honest body shop mgr figured it out, saved my a lot of $. For several months engine would just shut off at random times, then start right up again. Replaced the fuel filter, no change. Two mechanics had no solutions. Called my old H.S. buddy who's worked on cars and farm equipment for 50 years. Right off he said to clean connections on neutral safety switch. All is good now. Can't beat experience! Thanks for your videos!
@blaxxidrums24593 жыл бұрын
I have learnt sooooo much from this channel. When I bought my first ever MX5 or Miata I knew nothing about them at all. I've worked on Nissan's and Toyota's but never on Mazda's. but after watching these videos I managed to boost my first ever NB and its so dope. I've always thought Miata's and RX7/8 are two of the best handling cars of all time there only draw back with my Miata was the power or the lack of. But now its boosted it has a built engine and a GTX3071R and a dog box I built the car for track use only but it drives so good and its so much fun I had to drive it more and its my daily street car now. I love them so much I've started my next Mazda build I have a boosted 13b rotary engine mounted in my NA in my shop I'm slowly working my way through it. If it wasn't for this channel I would never of bought a Miata and I would of missed out such a awesome little ripper.
@hittman85923 жыл бұрын
Of course a friend and I just bought an NB and it smelled like fuel. Because of this video the first thing I checked was the fuel damper and that was the issue!
@duske003 жыл бұрын
That dremel trick is so smart!
@wizbo273 жыл бұрын
Those fan relays are mechanical and get physically stuck. Sometimes unplugging them and banging them on the ground a little gets the job done. One you have the full ecu setup installed. Trigger it manually on and off a few times to make sure it's freed up. You can usually hear it and feel it!!!
@SpectralOoze6 ай бұрын
Fun fact: the people who always strip out their latch screws are almost certainly using #2 Phillips drivers instead of the bigger #3, which also has a snubbed tip instead of a pointed one. They're the only Phillips tip designed for the kind of torque those style of fasteners need to be secured/loosened. ESPECIALLY because of the snub tip, which allows the driver to seat further into the screw head.
@aDaWaN3 жыл бұрын
Most likely the fuel leak was due to the O-ring on the pulsation damper. After having a few lucky escapes with fuel leaks, I now always change all the injector seats and O-rings whenever I touch the fuel system on a 10+ year old car. One other smart thing to do is lubing the O-rings before installing them. Thanks for the video Greg, these kind of fixes are very satisfactory. I crossed the Miata bridge and bought myself a MR-2 spyder from 2001, having to do all kind of similar fixes. I like the MR-2, but the MX-5 is a better car. So I am glad I still have my MX-5.
@JJstayfly4 ай бұрын
My window just messed up and remembered seeing this video few years ago. Thanks for the easy fix man.
@one234569and102 жыл бұрын
2 seconds before you said "boy is it disgusting" when talking about the throttle body, I said "that is disgusting nasty!" lol
@rancehess3458Ай бұрын
Great video! To the point on several common issues.
@elborro444 Жыл бұрын
Damn Greg, this is a god like afternoon’s worth of miata fixing. Came for the convertible top adjustment advice and stayed for the other stuff
@craig48112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the roof latch and window fix info!
@carboswp9 ай бұрын
To track down an exhaust leak with soapy water, I lined my leaf blower up with my muffler tip and taped it up
@dragonbrownies5173 жыл бұрын
Took me half a day to finish installing my new top on my NA. Finally got settled into watching this. Thank you for the tip on the window track lubing. I definitely need to do that.
@Russxm3 жыл бұрын
So grateful for this nb series
@mgamma50013 жыл бұрын
Hey G, instead of pouring soapy water on the manifold take a shop vac, put it in blower mode and connect to your cold exhaust pipe, then spray soapy water from a squirt gun or spray bottle. Works like a charm and no need to get burnt. I spent a week installing a new exhaust and had several leaks to find and sort out on my NB.
@davidbarlowjr75833 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I picked my red nb2 about 8 months back it has crooked striker plate engagement, so I just learned how to fix that. As always thank you for what you do.
@ricardotellez10503 жыл бұрын
Dude thanks alot my 99 nb has been smelling like gas and I've been going crazy trying find the leak thinking its just an evap leak . After watching this video I checked the fuel damper and yup that's where my miata was leaking from too 😂
@BillyBlaze73 жыл бұрын
I am so happy you bought a unloved NB, it allows us the chance to see you tackle and fix a lot of issues. great car for YT video content my friend and a huge help to the Miata community.
@willmgames17752 жыл бұрын
I have an 04” NB. Before I turbo charged the engine I replaced the radiator with a Mishimoto radiator and the fans with with Spal fans. Before I did that only one of my fans worked. Now I have zero issues with over heating.
@ericmarois69603 жыл бұрын
I hope you got that car for cheap. It needs a lot of love from what you're showing us (and is getting it, thank goodness). It all looks fixable so far but we all can see the previous owner(s) neglected the poor thing beyond way beyond simple maintenance. Quite interested to see how good you make it from how on the brink of the junkyard it was.
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
If I bought a perfect Miata, what would I make videos about?
@ericmarois69603 жыл бұрын
I understand that @@TheCarPassionChannel, I really do. And as it is not "perfect" it makes for content I truly do enjoy. My point is previous owner/owners neglected repairs and maintenance and since you're the one who's going to make it all better I hope you got a nice bargain so you could have it. Whoever had it last definitely didn't deserve the value of a "perfect" car considering the shape it's in.
@AkaRyrye836 ай бұрын
I just picked up an '03, and the drivers side window would only roll down a few inches. It turned out to be this same issue, and I did exactly the same thing. Felt pretty damn smart coming up with it myself, but come to find out it's what everyone else does, lol
@madmax90093 жыл бұрын
Other things that are notorious for giving up on these years are the coil packs and crank sensor.
@donta423 жыл бұрын
Excellent pace and coverage of so many areas! Liked and subbed! Stoked you got an NB now! I got my notifications set to ALL now that more things will be applicable to my own 2002NB! THanks for all you do!
@miaty61333 жыл бұрын
I love pushing my stock motor to the limits 😅
@Chimera62973 жыл бұрын
lmao I dropped one of those plastic spacers on the fuel rail when I was changing my fuel injectors. it fell into the void, I looked for it for about 30 minutes until I realized one of the o rings on the old fuel injectors fit perfectly. it might still be in my engine bay
@Thick_Strawberry3 жыл бұрын
This is perfect found this guy a few days ago cause just got a nb about 3 week ago and now this’ll help a shit ton
@Maurice1012 жыл бұрын
@ 4:50, a prominent fuel odor inside the car and in the trunk is very common in NA Miatas. The issue with my ‘91 was a clogged vapor check valve on top of the gas tank. When they fail, they get clogged shut and all the fuel vapors from the tank find their way into the car. I simply replaced the valve with a straight section of hose for the time being, but it’s advised to just put in a new check valve.
@miche24 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2000 mx5 also love all the video. Now I have 2.
@NatiiixLP3 жыл бұрын
10:20 Holy crap, I don't think I've ever seen a Miata window move like that, with such speed a vigor! Great stuff!
@brianteague2000 Жыл бұрын
That ziptie fix WORKS!!! Fixed my window!!!
@pietervanderwesthuizen98433 жыл бұрын
Cheers Greg, I have the same problem with my roof not sitting flush. Going to give your suggestions a go. Thanks again for another brilliant video.
@71makocc3 жыл бұрын
On my soft top latches, the hook on the windshield frame kinda lost its hook, I was able to take a small round chainsaw file and file it down so the hook is a little more aggressive. Plus it takes a little pressure away from the latch on the top side just be careful not to file down too much
@IT-fr4wb3 жыл бұрын
thanks for your passion + channel. Just about to jump into our 3rd mx5, a 99 NB which looks great. Had an hour long yak with t owner +pick up tomorrow, people like you REALLY HELP bozo’s like me keep enjoying these awesome wee cars. cheers from NZ
@jamescave4653 жыл бұрын
Another fabulous video. Gives MX5 owners real confidence to have a go themselves...Thank you
@mschult13 жыл бұрын
Followed your vvt build to the T for my NB to exocet build. Love watching all the videos. Bought a shirt to support! Thanks man.
@loganmartin16463 жыл бұрын
Slight note on the top. Undo tho latch bolts and move them towards the center to reduce more noise. This was a TSB bulletin for NA and NB soft/hardtop a!
@benalborta3 жыл бұрын
Damn my boi looking hella crisp on that intro
@user-vj2nq1xm1hАй бұрын
Great job Great info thank you 😊
@christuem20863 жыл бұрын
another tip for stripped screws (helped me out a bunch) are Pliers from the japanese brand "Engineer" They have screw removal pliers in various sizes :)
@jaredgates77433 жыл бұрын
Aww I commented about the cable on the inside of the door
@38tech3 жыл бұрын
I replace my regulator thinking it was that....samething. now the new one does it (used one) zip and go. Also, you can use silicone spray on the rubber for the window runners, near the quarter window, and rear of door. That too helps.
@beauthestdane3 жыл бұрын
Fan working intermittently is not an uncommon issue. I am having that issue with my 93, will be tackling that eventually, it's really only an issue when I am sitting at a prolonged idle, and I can turn on the AC to get the other fan going to keep it from overheating for now. On the window issue, I have had that happen a couple of times now on my 93 as well, I replaced the cable assembly in the end as it was binding even when tied down.
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
Plug was melted on the fan causing the pins to have intermittent connection
@heavychevy3833 жыл бұрын
just fyi, the vics system on my 99 was broke, & u cant buy the little unit that controls it, nobody makes one... so shout out to the folks at treasure coast miata for finding me a used one for a good price... lovin the miata vids man, thanx & god bless
@nicolas68203 жыл бұрын
Its just a solenoid that controls vaccumm pass.. you can replace it with another one that whorks in the same way. Its controlled by ECU. Maybe you are refering to the actuator itself?
@Girz0r3 жыл бұрын
New format of the videos are awesome Greg, keep on kicking ass!
@mrfixall3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I am going to get 2 shirts 👕 today to properly represent. I embarrassed a built harley rider yesterday in a zero to 80 pull stoplight to stoplight. He would not even look at me. Lol. #Boosted life...
@bradyhouston4644Ай бұрын
Great video thank you!
@jimd16173 жыл бұрын
Thanks dad 🙏
@njjx88003 жыл бұрын
I had a cooling fan issue. It turned out to be the weak wiring on top of the coolant that lead into the engine
@bennollan11093 жыл бұрын
Hey love the videos! One thing on the stripped screws, they aren't actually proper phillips heads. They're a different standard called JIS, pick up a set of JIS screwdrivers and you'll be amazed how well they work on these screw heads.
@nucleard_hd92183 жыл бұрын
Keep posting this please 😭 got a ton of problems with my nb :(
@user-sg3xd4dj1p5 ай бұрын
I put hex head bolts in my latch top. My hardtop won’t adjust far enough
@markstorer72043 жыл бұрын
I'm not a miata(mx5 here) driver but I apply what I e learned from you to my BMW e30 touring 318i.....so. to be turbo.....
@josepboutin29063 жыл бұрын
Because your fans started working again after unplugging and plugging everything back in. That means one or multiple of the cenections have corrosion on the pins causing an "open " or excessive resistance. You will need to sand the corrosion off with special connector files. The fan will stop working again decently soon if you don't get rid of the corrosion.
@a7i20ci7y3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, ziptie window fix gang!
@markstorer72043 жыл бұрын
Just purchased one, cheap shipping to the UK, thanks Greg 👌
@DarkSwordsman3 жыл бұрын
Man, already over 100k subs. Nice. Haven't had a chance to work on my Miata, or really drive it at all recently. Hopefully that changes soon. Haven't even really driven it in the hot weather in the Colorado mountains yet.
@FDB773 жыл бұрын
Yess! The video I was waiting for! Thx Greg I love ya.
@mashinandtrashintires20183 жыл бұрын
Yo! 5:05 velcro strips on the sides of the roll up to stick to the back wall fabric! idk if it comes factory but its the little things
@christopherbazaka15643 жыл бұрын
love these maintenance videos! learn a lot from them cause there is so much to cover
@johannagnarsson3 жыл бұрын
Shirt Ordered! Keep the awesome content coming!
@corner_store_bill3 жыл бұрын
Forgot one. Headlights dont go down unless u slam your hand into the dash above the hazard switch.
@dawiecilliers26292 жыл бұрын
Try running some fuel additive cleaners. Some of them will really make a difference with cleaning your internals including butterfly’s and piston heads!
@tameralobeidi35493 жыл бұрын
Finalllyyyy, was counting down the days man😭😂
@BillyBlaze73 жыл бұрын
p.s. theres a tiny qtip sized hole in the intake manifold that gets gunked up and trips a code when you clean up that throttle body should clean out the entire intake manifold as well
@creedg60753 жыл бұрын
12:20 thats good ol' blowby, buddy. Likely out the PCV by the looks of how wet the valve was
@SmooveBee12 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@markharper61383 жыл бұрын
Yay, NB Project. Do the wrap! Keep it up Miata dad.
@hfugmann2 жыл бұрын
Great video 🙏👍🏻
@Racingboom3 жыл бұрын
Greg pls help with hot start problem I’ve tried everything I could find online and nothing has worked and nobody has a definitive solution. Basically car starts fine. But when it’s hot I have to click the key like 6-7 times before the car starts. I’ve changed starter battery ign switch.
@albietbeck3 жыл бұрын
Check yo grounds foo. Get a test light, hook it up to battery positive. Stick the dingus end somewhere metal on the engine, it should light up. Now try and crank the car, if the test light dims or goes out when trying to crank then you've got a bad ground somewhere. You can test for a good 12v power supply to the starter too. Hook the test light to the positive post on the starter touch the test light to the frame. If it dims or goes out when you try and crank the engine then your main power wire is either loose or corroded. If you want to know more, look up testing voltage drop.
@Racingboom3 жыл бұрын
Albie Beck I’ve already done basically all of this to a tee :( it cranks really strong when it finally goes.
@Racingboom3 жыл бұрын
Ugly Miata it is the 1.6
@Racingboom3 жыл бұрын
Ugly Miata I had no idea this part existed, and it’s relatively cheap, so I’ll try it thank you!
@albietbeck3 жыл бұрын
@@Racingboom What happens when you turn the key? Is it nothing, does the starter click, or does it crank but not fire? If it's not the last one then changing the ignitor won't make a difference. It only controls the signal going to the coil packs, it has nothing to do with cranking the engine over.
@rolo_pabbs3 жыл бұрын
You’re genius Greg, keep it coming. Any idea on how to fix temp gauge on a 97 NA? Much appreciated.
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
If it doesn't work at all it's probably a bad sensor or a broken connection. Note that the ECU temperature sensor is different from the gauge sensor
@hendersonwilliamk3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a easy fix for my nb window.thanks
@debbiereynolds77593 жыл бұрын
great video!
@charleslewis3623 жыл бұрын
Lots of good info in this video.
@kail43792 жыл бұрын
Glad your channel exists dude but there's an issue regarding the p0012 code for miatas that seem to affect everyone can you do a guide on addressing that one please?
@fireonmytarget89373 жыл бұрын
Great vid - have you heard miatas that go "clack clack clack" when you push in the clutch? Ex: Drive train under load going like 5 mph into driveway. Zero throttle, clutch pushed in - hear a clack clack clack sound. Have gone under the car multiple times trying to find something loose, cant find anything.
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
Possibly driveshaft u-joints? Going from loaded to unloaded quickly
@perspicacity13963 жыл бұрын
Everyday astronaut! Lol KZfaq community rocks
@Beardchanics3 жыл бұрын
They're not all MX5 or Miata, some of us got Eunos Roadster :D Sweet video man and from my understanding an oil catch can would help dramatically with the manky intake. Installing one ourselves soon so we'll see if it makes any difference.
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
That's why I said Eunos too 😅
@GoPaintman3 жыл бұрын
The regulator looking thing on the frame rail is also a dampener.
@matthewquinn9373 жыл бұрын
really useful video! I wish I still had my NB
@farmerbobbygrows33383 жыл бұрын
I'd be really happy with 200hp in my nb. Dang 5 months ago and am now on speedy efi ecu with header and exhaust learning how to tune I'm at 155 whp rn and I'm pretty stoked about that only 15hp difference but hey turbos coming soon
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
Very safe power level for the stock engine and driveline.
@gavingarvey31703 жыл бұрын
No homo, u look good though Greg! U look healthier
@TheCarPassionChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man someone called me Miata Dad bod like a month ago and I've been working out ever since 😂
@tombedwell2993 жыл бұрын
Please do fuel lines in the trunk. I am having that problem now. Thanks
@Bassistent973 жыл бұрын
Isn't the FPR on the NB in the fuel tank? According to the factory manual the one on the side of the engine bay is pulsation damper no.1 and on the fuel rail pulsation damper no.2. Not sure if this is true for all NB's.
@str8slayn13 жыл бұрын
I print shirts myself, but I'm definitely buying a shirt 😍 also, 1.6 ftw
@1ndomitus3 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't mention how people tend to pull themselves up by pulling on the (roof open) windshield frame, and tend to let themselves down into the seat by pulling on the top of the (roof open) window frame - which tends to bend them down a small amount 1/4" - 1/2" which also leads to a bad convertible roof front seal.
@westonlieberum13 жыл бұрын
I had the strangest cause of fuel smell my evap purge valve was going bad and when in boost it would leak and cause the fuel tank to become pressurized