1994 MAZDA MX-5 engine coolant

ENGINE TUNE-UP V-RIBBED BELT PIS or PIS + A/C EQUIPPED AIC EQUIPPED IDLER Coolant quality 1. Verify that there is no buildup of rust or scale around the radiator cap or radiator filler neck. 2. Verify that the coolant is free of oil. d 3. Replace the coolant if necessary. DRIVE BELT Inspection 1. Remove the air intake pipe. 2. Check the drive belts for wear, cracks, and fraying. Re- place if necessary. 3. Verify that the drive belts are correctly mounted on the pulleys. 4. Check the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Ap- ply moderate pressure 98 N (10 kgf, 22 Ibf) midway be- tween the specified pulleys. Deflection rnrn {in) Drive belt New' Used Limit Alternator 5.5-7.0 6.0-7.5 m.22-0.27) (0.24-0.29) 8.0 (0.31) t" NC 8.0-9.0 9'0-'0.0 11.5 {0.45} {0.32-0.35) {0.36-0.39) A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five minutes. 5. If the deflection is not within specification, adjust it. 6. Install the air intake pipe. Drive belt tension check Belt tension can be checked in place of belt deflection. Check the drive belt tension when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Using the SST, check the belt tension between any two pulleys. Gartner Banana

ENGINE TUNE-UP HLA TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem 1. Noise when engine is started immediately af- ter oil is changed 2. Noise when engine is started after setting approx. one day 3. Noise when engine is started after cranking for 3 seconds or more 4. Noise when engine is started after new HLA is installed 5. Noise continues more than 10 minutes 5. Noise occurs during idle after high speed run- ning Possible Cause Oil leakage in oil passage Oil leakage in HLA Faulty HLA Action Run engine 2000-3000 rpm. If noise stops after 2 second-10 minutes(') HLA is normal. If not, replace HLA. Time required for engine oil to circulate withir engine, includes tolerance for engine oi condition and ambient temperature. Insufficient oil pressure (Refer to page 8-53) Press down HLA by hand. If it does not move, HLA is normal. If it moves, replace HLA. Check oil pressure. If lower than specification, check for cause. Oil pressure; 295-392 kPa I3.0-4.0 kgf/cm2, 43-56 psil-3000 rpm Deteriorated oil Check oil quality. If deteriorated, replace with specified type and amount of oil. Incorrect oil amount IGNITION TIMING, IDLE SPEED Preparation 1. Check the condition of the engine (spark plugs, leaks in hoses, etc.). 2. Make sure all accessories are OFF. 3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 4. Connect a timing light and a tachometer to the data link connector terminal IG-. When using an externally pow- ered timing light and/or tachometer, connect it to the power connector (Blue: 1 -pin). Measure valve clearance. If more than Omm {0 in}, replace HLA. Check oil level. Drain or add oil as necessary. Caution Grounding the power connector terminal (Blue: 1-pin) will burn out the 20A wiper fuse. 5. Make sure coolant fan does not operate. Gartner Banana

B ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TIMING BELT Removal / lnstallation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. 3. Remove the under cover. 4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. (80-110 kgfmn, 7.9-10.7 Nm 13-17 Nm (125-175 kgfcm, 109-151 In4bf) Nm (kgfm, ft4bf) 45UOBX425 1. Air intake pipe 12. Spark plug 2. Upper radiator hose Removal / Installation ......... section G 3. Water hoses (Connected to thermostat 13. PCV valve housing) 14. Cylinder head cover 4. PIS andlor A/C drive belt 15. Upper timing belt cover Removal 1 Installation ....... page B- 6 16. Middle timing belt cover 5. Alternator drive belt 17. Lower timing belt cover Removal / Installation ....... page 5 6 18. Timing belt 6. Water pump pulley Removal Note ............. page B-13 7. Plate Installation Note ........... page B-14 8. Crankshaft pulley Inspection ................. page 8-58 9. Pulley lock bolt 19. Tensioner, tensioner spring Removal Note ............. page B-13 Installation Note ........... page B-14 /' Installation Note ........... page 51 5 Inspection ................. page 558 10. Pulley boss 20. Idler 11. Ignition coil and high-tension lead Inspection ................. page 8-58 Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B Stem After Installation 10. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt to apply spring tension to the timing belt. 11. Tighten the tensioner lock bolt. Tightening torque: 38-51 N-m (3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28--38 ftlbf) 12. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt. 13. Turn the crankshaft 2 and 116 turns clockwise and verify that the timing marks are correctly aligned. 14. Measure the timing belt deflection by applying moderate pressure 98 N (10 kgf, 22 Ibf) midway between the cam- shaft pulleys. If the deflection is not correct, repeat from Step 10 above. Deflection: 9.0-11.5mm (0.36-4.45 in) at 98 N (10 kgf, 22 Ibf) Pulley lock bolt Hold the crankshaft with the SST and tighten the pulley lock bolt. Tightening torque: 157-166 N.m (16-17 kgf.m, 116-122 ftlbf) 1. till the radiator with specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to section E.) 2. Connect the negative battery cable. 3. Start the engine and check, and if necessary, adjust the ignition timing. Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET Replacement Warning e Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on section F. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to section E.) 3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B Installation Note Cylinder head bolt I I 05UOBX-043 Stem After Installation Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and seat faces. Install the cylinder head bolts. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure. Tightening torque: 76-81 N.m (7.7-8.3 kgf-m, 56-60 ft4bf) 1. pill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to Section E.) 2. Connect the negative battery cable. 3. Start the engine and check follows: (1) Engine oil and engine coolant leakage (2) Ignition timing, idle speed (Refer to page B-9.) (3) Operation of emission control system 4. Recheck the engine coolant level. Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE HLA Removal / lnstallation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to section E.) 3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. 1. Timing belt Removal / Installation ....... page 51 2 2. Crankshaft position sensor Installation Note ............. section G 3. Camshaft pulley Removal Note ............. page 521 Installation Note ........... page 522 4. Camshaft Removal Note ............. page B-21 Installation Note ........... page B-21 5. HLA 1 Removal Note ............. page B-21 Installation Note ........... page B-21 Inspection ................. page B-53 Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B I I 35UOBX-020 Stem After Installation 3. Install the camshaft pulley lock bolts. 4. Hold the camshaft with a wrench at the cast hexagon. 5. Tighten the camshaft pulley lock bolt. Tightening torque: 50-60 Nm C5.0-6.2 kgfm, 3744 ft4bf) 1. pill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer 2. Connect the negative battery cable. 3. Start the engine and check follows: (1) Engine coolant leakage (2) Ignition timing (Refer to page 59.) 4. Recheck the engine coolant levels. to section E.) Gartner Banana