08-13-2017, 08:34 AM
*insertusernamehere* Wrote:And all that means to me is it needs a new crank, which is a rebuild or buy a new motor.
Step one, take a deep breath. Step two, read: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=324904, pay close attention to post #6 and the pictures.
"A damaged keyway on a big nose is not tragic. I drill and pin the lower timing belt cog to the pulley boss as a repair. Note 3 pins sticking out of cog and 3 holes in the pulley boss. I added those"
Step #3, if your shop can't do it, find one that can.
Posted again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMhKGb_Duzs