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Postby Bevan » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:22 pm

There is a way to adjust the timing manually on the VVT engines. There is a writ-up with pictures explaining how to do it. Some of the guys in the US with turbo's have done it. Not any real use on a non-turbo car but might be useful in your case. I'll se if I can find it on the net anywhere. Try going to miata.net
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Postby Garry » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:09 am

The valve timing is retarded Bevan, not the ignition timing. Pay attention. :P

The fix may be labour intensive depending on what is actually wrong with your car, but your car should go better after it's fixed.

If you're not happy with the fault diagnosis then go to another dealer and see what they have to say.
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Postby Bevan » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:58 am

Garry wrote:The valve timing is retarded Bevan, not the ignition timing. Pay attention. :P
:oops: Oops, looks like i'm also retarded... :lol:
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Postby Alex » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:12 pm

where are you located? if in syd I would just go to mania
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Postby Craig » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:42 pm

Bevan wrote:
Garry wrote:The valve timing is retarded Bevan, not the ignition timing. Pay attention. :P
:oops: Oops, looks like i'm also retarded... :lol:


Hmmm... :lol: :shock: :P

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Postby Bevan » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:16 pm

Damn Craigy, you'r getting some good mileage out of that photo! :lol:
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Postby Craig » Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:55 am

Maybe we should start a comp with the best caption...lol! :lol:
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Postby jules » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:55 am

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Postby Bevan » Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:35 pm

We already did didn't we??? AGES ago. :lol:
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Postby Craig » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:27 pm

Bevan wrote:We already did didn't we??? AGES ago. :lol:


What...touch you there??? :lol: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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