Mazda Repair: 93 mazda miata harmonic balancer, mazda miata, drive pulley
QuestionI purchased a 93 Miata, the harmonic balancer is making noise, took it to the shop, they tell me that they cannot locate an identical match harmonic balancer. Please instruct me on the steps I take to identify and find the correct balancer. They tell me that they went to a Mazda dealer and are unable to find a match. PLEASE HELP.
AnswerI have never seen these drive pulley assemblies fail. Was the item struck by impact or possibly dropped. At any rate the replacement part number is B6S8-11-401 (mazda) cost estimate $146. Mazda distribution has them in stock. Confirming: Balancer as some call it, it is the crankshaft main pulley with drive grooves for the alternator and AC belts.