sheared woodruff key on crank pulley

[Huw Powell]

> Due to a design issue, this type of problem is quite common on the early 
> first generation Miata.  Since it's been known for so long, the solution 
> is pretty well developed (in part by a loctite engineer)
> 
> Page with pictures:
> 
> http://www.rivercityroad.com/garage/crank/crankfix1.html

Haha, look at that wussy little crank bolt!  Looks more like a wheel lug 
bolt... in fact, it even gets the same torque.  No wonder they come 
loose and chew up the crank keyway.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/