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Project NA Miata Soft Top Restoration Done Right (Rain Rail, Tension & No Leaks)

Shop for New Auto Parts at 1AAuto.com https://1aau.to/c-3-b Restoring the soft top on your NA Miata might be one of the first things you want to do whether you are restoring, upgrading, tuning or just enjoying it! A leaky top can lead to a host of other problems, the scariest of which are mold and rust! Join Cristian as he walks you through the process of removing and old soft top and installing a new one, making sure it fits well and doesn't leak, with some tips to make it easier along the way! 0:00 Project NA Miata Soft Top Replacement Done Right (Rain Rail, Tension & No Leaks) 1:09 Removing the Top Just Takes a 10mm and Some Patience! 2:14 The Top is Off, Now What? 4:42 Fitting and Attaching the Top Properly 8:25 Tip for Running the Tension Cable 13:10 Checking Final Fitment This repair was done on a 1990 Mazda Miata Base 1.6L Convertible 2-Door RWD Manual and the process should be similar on the following vehicles: 1990 Mazda Miata 1991 Mazda Miata 1992 Mazda Miata 1993 Mazda Miata 1994 Mazda Miata 1995 Mazda Miata 1996 Mazda Miata 1997 Mazda Miata 🔧 List of tools used: • 10mm Socket • Ratchet • Gloves https://1aau.to/oecJ-1AXSS00048 • Safety Glasses Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvE8kQTuZEykvMFZBVzftg?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our playlist: Project NA Miata: Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1990-1997 1st Generation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMTFXg0bf7A8 📱 Download the 1A Auto Repair App for more videos, torque specifications, and car repair information: https://1aau.to/appdownloadyt 🚗 For More Info visit us at https://1aau.to/h-jwt ⚠ DISCLAIMER: While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.