This is the Bible on how to get your roof to last forever. Ez & zen like too as u get to know your ride intimately on almost every structural piece. FYI have a rag handy for overspray or over abundance tho👍

I bought Krytox which is a special grease used by Mazda, for the gears. Supposedly it’s specifically formulated for the PRHT mechanism. I really appreciate your video though since it points out other areas of lubrication that I did not consider. Thank you!! Great VID!

@marceetag24

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you, and thanks for the suggestion for the grease, I'll look into that

@paulbfields8284

Жыл бұрын

@@marceetag24 it’s pretty expensive so all you need is the tiniest tube..

Thank you. I have an annoying rattle coming from “somewhere behind me” occasionally when I’m driving. I will be checking all these points. Great guide!

The screw you found is what was responsible for the rattling, but still good practice to lube all the points you mentioned .

@johnnypetro9314

Жыл бұрын

Yes. He mentioned that in the description.

An unbelievably thorough and useful video. This is my next project. Very grateful

My 2008 hardtop started doing exactly the same thing but following your video it is again silky smooth. Thanks a lot.

I also have an 08 PRHT. I just greased the gears. Now I'll have to oil all the hinges! Thanks for the video.

@franciscoalmaraz488

Жыл бұрын

What oil is best?

Thank you for this video. I just acquired a 2012 PRHT. I was curious about lubricating the mechanism

Hi, I don't have the problem, but I think your vid is really great ! Thank you for helping the community!

Nice job 👍🏼 much better

Good video. Thanks!

Thank you very much.

Thanks for sharing

I've use this method without success even if it was better some times (used to put grease on mechanism since my first prht) but now the sounds is more cracks and today the roof even cinematic even stop while pushing. Very unusual and mazda service has no clue without changing the mechanism by brand new parts (how clever). If somebody had faced the situation let me know.

@mauricesoulis1590

29 күн бұрын

Hi any success??

@hiilvl1854

29 күн бұрын

@@mauricesoulis1590 yes it has been solved yesterday, in fact one of Mazda shop near me has accepted to look around the issue before replacing all parts. I've previously sent them all information I found (miata forum thread 472651) about the infamous pivot screw that lead to the issue. It's good to know that if you hear a cracking sound from the roof and the hex screw is unable to solve the issue, don't wait too much. There is a lot of tutorials to remove the deck and brought the mechanism then see if the pivot screw is not in place. Bottom line, i've paid 200 bucks to the Mazda shop to get it sorted. Also if the crank wheel is damaged it doesn't really matter. Some tooth are damaged on mine but it works flawlessly, only a small sound on 5-6 tooth remains when cinematic occurs but it's really soft. I wouldn't imagine not being able to top down in summer season. By the way all advices in the video are really what matter to keep your roof in a good condition.

Good job showing the lube points. What oil did you use to lube the pins??

@marceetag24

Жыл бұрын

The pdf guide that I've linked in the description, suggested to use motor oil, but any kind of oil will do the job. I've used bicycle oil...that might not be the best solution, but I only had that.

What oil did you use? 3 in 1 oil?

I just did everything you showed in the video but the rattling is still there... any ideas??

guys, my nc miata when i close the PRHT Hard Top, from the right side it close first and then the left side closes after. which causing a miss alignment. does anyone knows the reason? i can provide a video if needed

i got this model just wondring if the motor stops and i cant get the top back up what do i do i hope this never happens

@marceetag24

Жыл бұрын

Well this bother me for some time too. maybe i will check on that. did not find any youtube video :/

@stovepipe671

Жыл бұрын

@@marceetag24 same here i cant find any videos on it

@martinvanherwijnen

Жыл бұрын

There is a description in the owners manual. You also need some tools that came with the car.

Niseko?

@marceetag24

Жыл бұрын

I think it is, but unfortunately i do not have the niseko badge.

I think it’s still there just quieter.

@marceetag24

Жыл бұрын

The cog wheels are makimg some noise but the rattling is gone for me (the tick tick tick noise)