Water pump replacement

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This tool will do the job.

Here are three suggestions for removing the crankshaft pulley bolt:

1. Make a holding tool such as the one shown here:
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2. Put the transmission in gear so the pulley will not move. Use a breaker bar and socket. Position the breaker bar so you have to apply force in the upward direction to loosen the nut. Put a mechanical or hydraulic jack under the breaker bar and jack up the bar until the nut breaks free.

1. There are those who use a variation of (2) by resting the end of the breaker bar on the floor and engaging the starter. Although they swear by it, I have my doubts as to how safe and sane it is. Also, you now have to re-align your crankshaft and cams. This isn't too bad for those who know what they are doing...but why bother when you have two other options.

Good luck,

Ken

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Unfortunately - the tool is for '92 and before - and I am pretty sure it won't fit a '93 because of a pin on the pulley that might not have been on '92 and before.

Anyone know of a tool for a '93 Miata?

Thanks, AC

Ken Ly> wrote

The jack worked like a charm - plus I fashioned a piece of metal to keep the crankshaft from turning - which it was doing a little even in

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Good for you, bam2chan!

Ken

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