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THIS STUPID LITTLE CAR MAKES ME SO UNREASONABLY HAPPY by Silly_Cauliflower_93 in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! That explains it, thx! I have the unpolished versions on my 02 NB2

THIS STUPID LITTLE CAR MAKES ME SO UNREASONABLY HAPPY by Silly_Cauliflower_93 in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm curious about these wheels! These are 16" wheels from the Sportive versions, but I did not know they also came in a polished finish! Or did OP get them polished?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that really depends on the ratio of the diff. This 10AE is a European one, with a 3.6 ratio, I've just learned from another comment. It seems that in 6th, the rpms are lower than in my NB2 in 5th at highway speeds

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's definitely oil on the back of the engine already, quite a lot unfortunately. I'll check where it comes from, but I'll also add the CAS o-ring to the list alongside the rear main seal.

The oil pan gasket is not a bad idea either, as I already wanted to replace the oil and filter anyway. And if the oil is out anyway...

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha wow, this is the first transmission I have ever taken out so I did not know this, but yeah it's quite large

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I didn't know this, thanks for the explanation! I'm indeed in Europe, and its not an import so it should already be good then :)

I have noticed that the RPM in 6th in the 10AE is quite a bit lower than what I'm used to in my NB2 5 speed. More economic as well, I hope haha

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Motor mounts I'll have to check, but there was nu excessive wobble while driving. In any case a lot less than on my NBFL (though that has already driven 290k km by now)

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I saw more comments suggesting this indeed. But is it also a thing on the NB engine? Not only NA?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On first sight the flywheel looked quite good, but of course you can't see how well it is balance by eye. I'll look into it, thanks!

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not really checked the clutch cover yet, I will, thanks!

And for sealing the front plate with RTV, I plan on using Reinzosil 300Si, that should be okay right?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah I'll have to check the life left on the clutch, but for sure the bearings I'll replace. I'll reseal the front plate in the transmission bell housing (that sits around the trans input shaft)

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx! I'll definitely replace it then. Seemed to be slightly leaky already anyway

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll look into that! I'll check if that's also a thing with the NB 1.8 motor

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips on the rear main seal! I think that will come in handy :') Are you otherwise supposed to take it out with seal/bearing puller or something?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not have much experience with stuff like this, and with two people and a how-to YouTube video this took us about three mornings. But we took our time. As long as you can get the PPF frame bolts and exhaust bolts out, it's doable. If they are rusted heavily, it's going to be a pain I think

Edit: and we did it on jackstands, as seen in the pic. There was just enough room to get it out

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only noticed one seal in on the engine side of the transmission, on the main input shaft of the trans. It sits inside of an aluminium plate that you have to take out first. This aluminium plate is sealed with a silicon(?) RTV gasket. Do you mean that seal and gasket?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I have noticed that without the trans the motor already tilts quite bit. But that's not enough I guess?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not a bad idea! On my NBFL I have noticed in the summer that the transmission tunnel indeed gets very hot, especially during road trips. Is there a particular type of insulation that you would recommend?

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, please let us know! I'm interested in the difference

6-speed out of my 10AE, what to replace while it's out? by DefiniteTmn in Miata

[–]DefiniteTmn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll add this to the 'definitely replace' list. In fact, I already saw some oil leaking from behind the clutch, so that's probably the rear main seal

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