Let's take a closer look at the lifters. If you've done all you can to quiet them, then it might be time to replace them. Once the cams are out, you can pull them easily with a magnet. You can sometimes pinpoint one or two, or you can swap all 16. Use a little assembly lube on the new ones, let them rest in place for an hour or so, and turn the engine by hand a couple times before starting it. (We also like to crank the engine without starting it until oil pressure builds to help get oil everywhere.) #rspeed #rspeedmiata #miataservice #mx5 #miata #mazda #mazdamiata #mx5nutz #mazdaspeed #longlivetheroadster #miatalife #eunos #robbinstops @miatagang @miataclub @miatacrew @miatamerch @mx5_roadsters @miatazgonewild @miatasofinsta

Posted by rspeedmiata.com on Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Looking at a timing belt on a stock Miata is hard because of the one piece valve/cam cover. But even if you can look at it, it's hard to determine the condition. It's best to use high quality parts, and replace every 5yrs or 60k miles. #rspeed #rspeedmiata #miataservice #mx5 #miata #mazda #mazdamiata #mx5nutz #mazdaspeed #longlivetheroadster #miatalife #eunos #robbinstops @miatagang @miataclub @miatacrew @miatamerch @mx5_roadsters @miatazgonewild @miatasofinsta

Posted by rspeedmiata.com on Wednesday, October 2, 2019

So many of the components in your Miata depend on bearings to operate. Make sure you listen for noises (even small ones) and check components that could cause serious damage. A bad fan bearing, water pump or alternator bearing, can take out an engine. A bad wheel bearing can be the cause of a crash. So if in doubt, check it out! (Muffler bearings not as important. 😁) #rspeed #rspeedmiata #miataservice #mx5 #miata #mazda #mazdamiata #mx5nutz #mazdaspeed #longlivetheroadster #miatalife #eunos #robbinstops @miatagang @miataclub @miatacrew @miatamerch @mx5_roadsters @miatazgonewild @miatasofinsta

Posted by rspeedmiata.com on Friday, October 11, 2019

Something simple, but can cause headaches is unevenly worn pads. Make sure you check outside and inside pads. And when replacing pads, clean and lubricate all pins, make sure all clips and shims are there and in good shape, and verify your caliper is not stuck. #rspeed #rspeedmiata #miataservice #mx5 #miata #mazda #mazdamiata #mx5nutz #mazdaspeed #longlivetheroadster #miatalife #eunos #robbinstops @miatagang @miataclub @miatacrew @miatamerch @mx5_roadsters @miatazgonewild @miatasofinsta

Posted by rspeedmiata.com on Tuesday, October 15, 2019