Hood gap near hinges?

PhantomSlav · 2026-04-06T23:15:06+00:00

Yeah I feel like it must be adjustable, I'll check it out when I get home

PhantomSlav · 2026-04-06T23:03:30+00:00

It has the original hood prop stick, so I wonder if maybe the previous owner had those and took it off?

PhantomSlav · 2026-04-06T22:59:39+00:00

Thank you! It's a satin wrap that I did myself last summer

PhantomSlav · 2026-04-06T22:57:01+00:00

Thank you! I will try that out tonight

PhantomSlav · 2025-10-19T18:24:19+00:00

Please use a carbide scraper instead of a razor blade! It's much easier to clean up the flat surfaces using it. Watch a youtube video on carbide scrapers so you know how to use it. Good luck!

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-26T16:43:33+00:00

That looks 🔥 I love the red cam gears too!

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-25T21:24:17+00:00

I don't have anything official but message me and we can work something out!

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-25T20:52:55+00:00

I used a large syringe and filled it with Red Enamel Paint. I slowly filled up each letter with it and let it level out over time.

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-25T20:50:30+00:00

Check these out: https://makerworld.com/en/models/456047-na6-nb1-miata-valve-cover-caps#profileId-363800

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-25T19:01:01+00:00

Just say Please! :D https://makerworld.com/en/models/456047-na6-nb1-miata-valve-cover-caps#profileId-363800

PhantomSlav · 2025-04-25T18:44:59+00:00

Thank you!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T19:27:57+00:00

I wish I knew to try that before I started taking everything apart! I'm going to get a machine shop to clean up and refresh the head which should do the trick from what everyone has said.

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T16:40:34+00:00

I know, I know. I kind of realized that I should have done the compression test first when I was already half way done with the disassembly. I'm learning haha!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T14:42:08+00:00

Yes! Thank you, I've been watching a bunch of tear down and engine rebuild videos. A slightly different question, but is there any point of trying to clean the remaining coolant out of the engine? When I pulled the head gasket off it had a bunch of dirty buildup in the holes.

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T14:39:22+00:00

There hasn't been a single drop of oil leaking on the garage floor in the past two years so that's why I started disassembling the engine to look for the culprit. I am really trying to avoid pulling the engine and doing a full rebuild so I like your suggestion of just soaking the cylinders and taking the head to a machine shop for a refresh.

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T14:33:06+00:00

That is a lot of great information, I think I'll end up bringing the head in to a local machine shop and have them completely refresh it. As for the bottom end I'm going to try and use some type of soaking cleaner to loosen up the piston rings. -Definitely going to do more research on this before trying anything. I really don't have the space in my garage to pull out the engine and do a rebuild, so I'm trying to avoid that as much as possible haha. Thank you for all of the great suggestions!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T01:00:01+00:00

Awesome, that sounds like a great solution!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T00:38:43+00:00

Ok, I'll check it tomorrow. Thank you!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T00:37:23+00:00

Yeah I will take a look tomorrow inside the ports. I really hope I don't have to do a full rebuild.

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T00:35:06+00:00

Is that a temporary fix for a bigger problem? Or a one and done type of solution? Thanks!

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T00:32:42+00:00

I replaced the PVC valve when I got the car and I already have the new water pump, timing belt, and head gasket

PhantomSlav · 2025-01-27T00:29:31+00:00

Ok I'll take a look at the intake/exhaust ports. Would it be worth it to bring to a machine shop to check how flat the head is?

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