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How to adjust the timing on Mk1 MX5

Tools: Sturdy paper clip, 12mm spanner, Strobe Timing light

Warm the engine until Revs drop to normal operating idle speed. Place paper clip between GND and TEN in the diagnostic port (situated on the left wing under the bonnet).

The port map is on the...

How to adjust the timing on Mk1 MX5

Tools: Sturdy paper clip, 12mm spanner, Strobe Timing light

Warm the engine until Revs drop to normal operating idle speed. Place paper clip between GND and TEN in the diagnostic port (situated on the left wing under the bonnet).

The port map is on the...

There's oil around the place, and the finger of doom is pointing at the CAS o-ring.

Time to replace it. Not that tricky a job, I managed it and it was the first thing I have done on the engine!

You will need sockets, 10, 12 and 14; torque wrench, pliers.

(I should add that this car is a standard...