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#4269 of 4340 Re: 1990 mazda miata no low end power [dean21] by ateixeira Sep 28, 2007 (10:07 am)
Replying to: dean21 (Sep 28, 2007 9:56 am) Our 1995 Mazda 626 V6 was losing power like that, and a throttle-body service it was made the difference. That cleaned up the fuel system.
#4271 of 4340 Miata wont run by cellis06 Nov 20, 2007 (12:41 pm)
I have a 1990 miata with 194,000 miles. I am certain that the crankshaft is bad (the key broke off but has been fixed). The car showed signes of a bad map sensor, so i replaced it. that did not help. i just recently bipassed the fuel pump relay and the car will idle great. Occasionally, it wants to die and will rev to 2000 rpm very slowly, then rev just fine. other times, it will rev from idle with no hesitation. my machanic and i are out of ideas. what could be causing this issue? i am not sure what all has been replaced, or it the car has proper timing. i was thinking a fuel filter is clogged or injector. anyone have any ideas? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2007 1:05 pm) cellis06 (Nov 20, 2007 8:58 pm) ateixeira (Nov 21, 2007 8:32 am)
#4272 of 4340 Re: Miata wont run [cellis06] by ateixeira Nov 20, 2007 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: cellis06 (Nov 20, 2007 12:41 pm) Stock timing is 10 degrees before top dead center. Might as well set it as that's a fairly easy process. Replies to this message: cellis06 (Nov 20, 2007 8:58 pm) ateixeira (Nov 21, 2007 8:32 am)
#4273 of 4340 Re: Miata wont run [ateixeira] by cellis06 Nov 20, 2007 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 20, 2007 1:05 pm) at what rpm should the idle be to set the timing? would a stopped up catalytic converter cause my issue? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 21, 2007 8:32 am)
#4274 of 4340 Re: Miata wont run [cellis06] by ateixeira Nov 21, 2007 (8:32 am)
Replying to: cellis06 (Nov 20, 2007 8:58 pm) This is purely from memory, but I think it was 850 rpm.
#4275 of 4340 1996 Miata used car purchase by lantzka Nov 25, 2007 (6:57 pm)
Very interested but never purchased a Miata, I have a line on a '96 with 113k miles on it for $5300. Looking for any advice on what to look for or be prepared for before taking the plunge.   Cheers   kevin Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2007 7:53 am)
#4276 of 4340 Re: 1996 Miata used car purchase [lantzka] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: lantzka (Nov 25, 2007 6:57 pm) That's a good year in terms of reliability, but with that kind of miles it's all about the care it received, so ask for service records.   The top is 11 years old so if it's original budget $900 plus for a replacement. If it's not cracked already it will be in the next year or two.
#4277 of 4340 2000 Miata by lantzka Nov 27, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Have found a 2000 that's closer to home, a little more ($8300) and fewer miles (66k). Any tips for this model?   Thanks. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2007 7:20 am)
#4278 of 4340 Re: 2000 Miata [lantzka] by ateixeira Nov 28, 2007 (7:20 am)
Replying to: lantzka (Nov 27, 2007 7:07 pm) IMHO that's a better deal.   The re-do came in 1999, so that's a newer generation.   I believe some early cars had some clutch chatter issues, not all of them, but a few. Make sure the clutch engages smoothly.   That's a good price, though.

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