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Man in 10 min job actually taking 10 min shocker!

PostPosted: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 8:56 +0000
by Steve
Changed out my CAS o-ring tonight..
http://www.miata.net/garage/cas_oring.html

10 mins it took! Couldn't believe it.. :shock:

PostPosted: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 9:12 +0000
by MX5Steve
I did mine last August, Lets just say I took the less easier route,
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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PostPosted: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:13 +0000
by fabfiveferg
Nice short cut Steve.

What problems does a worn O ring bring. Does it leak?

PostPosted: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 3:20 +0000
by Steve
yeah, oil leaks down the back of the engine onto the heater hoses + the rubber bung on the back of the intake. It'll make them brittle/split fairly quickly.

PostPosted: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 3:51 +0000
by Fergus
That bolt...
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It that the one that also holds on the coilpack ?

PostPosted: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 4:26 +0000
by Steve
Thats the CAS 1.8 bolt AFAIK.. the one for the coil pack is down further.