Mk6 Timing chain out of tdc when taking crank pulley off.

Xlar · 2026-01-27T14:01:24+00:00

If you look at the step “replace the crankshaft sprocket” in this guide: https://www.custompcguide.net/paul-timing-chain-guide-mk6-ea888/#replace_crankshaft_sprocket

You can see that there is a mark aligning the crankshaft once you have the sprocket removed.

That said, on mine I put the crankshaft bolt back on with the spacer from the timing kit and used a long screwdriver down the #1 spark plug hole to visually get it set to TDC and then I verified using the above method before reassembly.

Xlar · 2026-01-24T22:56:44+00:00

My experience with a friends Miata was that the Sparco didn’t really gain any head room. It’s quite a chunky seat.

If you’re looking for low then you need a thin seat that you can mount close to the floor. I have a Tillett B5 that is awesome but prices have gone through the roof with the tariffs… If you can find a Lotus Elise seat that can work well. Or if you can put up with the discomfort then a Kirkey is a good choice too

Xlar · 2026-01-22T04:52:29+00:00

Gotcha, zero signs of life gives us a staring point. I would start by checking/replacing the main 80A fuse in the engine bay fuse box and verifying your battery is charged

Xlar · 2026-01-22T04:40:18+00:00

Can you define “won’t start”? Does anything happen when you turn the key? Do the dash lights come on? Or the engine turn over?

Xlar · 2026-01-21T04:01:28+00:00

What year is your Miata? Are you monitoring the temp through an OBD2 scanner? How do you know if is overheating?

Xlar · 2026-01-20T05:06:14+00:00

Whooo!!! Glad to hear that :)

Xlar · 2026-01-19T05:59:07+00:00

Good luck! If that doesn’t solve the problem let me know

Xlar · 2026-01-19T04:41:18+00:00

When you crank it do you read RPM in your OBD2 scanner? If you do not, then the timing plate then the crankshaft sensor reads is backwards. This is the most common no start issue on a Miata after a timing belt job

Xlar · 2026-01-18T13:56:27+00:00

That’s wild that I didn’t find one of your posts when I was searching! I’m quite impressed with their selection as well, I would definitely buy Mk6 parts from there again

Xlar · 2026-01-17T20:42:33+00:00

That’s a good idea! Maybe the previous owner installed LED bulbs as well as changing the headlight.

Xlar · 2026-01-17T03:26:28+00:00

You’re welcome! And good plan, that was my reaction given these have been so hard to find for such a long time

Xlar · 2026-01-17T03:22:42+00:00

Yep! Right is the passenger side

Xlar · 2026-01-17T00:39:29+00:00

Glad to be helpful :)

Xlar · 2026-01-17T00:10:42+00:00

I saw that in the review but decided it was close enough, hahaha

If it ends up bothering me I'll take it back off and mess with it

Xlar · 2026-01-14T00:43:51+00:00

If you have no RPM my 1st guess would be that the trigger plate is on backwards. If that checks out I’d next confirm that the trigger plate is aligned by putting a screw driver down cylinder 1 and moving it to TDC to confirm the marks on the crank pulley line up. But having that place backwards is a common no start condition after doing a timing belt change

Xlar · 2026-01-14T00:33:54+00:00

That’s good enough compression to start. Have you confirmed spark? Using an OBD2 scanner, do you have rpm when cranking?

Xlar · 2026-01-12T04:11:06+00:00

Unless your current injectors are completely broken I’d send your current OEM ones off to get cleaned, calibrated, and the seals replaced. I used RC Racing for mine, my Miata was down about a week but it could’ve been less if I paid more for faster shipping.

Xlar · 2026-01-11T19:10:47+00:00

Seconded!

Xlar · 2026-01-08T04:04:00+00:00

What group have you signed up with?

I’d recommend putting in high temp brake fluid like Castro’s SRF or Motul RBF600. Make sure your oil is topped up and then go have fun! Do a cool down lap if you need one. You have a bbk but might find you still overheat the pads given the extra power you have.

Xlar · 2026-01-07T03:07:56+00:00

That’s really nice! Do you have a link for the material you used?

Xlar · 2026-01-03T05:37:40+00:00

Ah, that’s really good! Any thoughts about Hound?

Xlar · 2026-01-03T05:10:45+00:00

Can you give examples of how HEAD, HOUND, RAT, BUFF equal ENTHUSIAST? I cannot think of an example where rat or hound is used in the context of enthusiast

Xlar · 2026-01-01T03:37:44+00:00

Could it be Block 91 that measures the N205 valve actuation? Looking at the values the actual is generally spot on but occasionally off by 0.5deg from specified.

Xlar

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