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Hello. I just bought a 1992 Mazda Miata. I wanted to know if it has a non-interference engine? I read that the 1991 has a non interference engine but I didn't know if the same applied to the 1992 Miata. I love my little Miata!! I don't know much about them since I have only owned it for 3 days but I am in love with it and I want to keep it forever so that is why I was looking into timing belts and the like. Is changing the timing belt on my 92 difficult? Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: beckig (Feb 11, 2009 12:06 pm) I just changed my belt, but I paid a mechanic to do it. I did reset the timing, though, because they got that part wrong. |
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| A service provider connected battery cables incorrectly and blew the main fuse and radio/tape player in my 1993 Miata. I was told by a Mazda mechanic that the main fuse did not protect the radio and it must be replaced. The owner's manual reads as if there's a separate fuse in the radio. Is there a separate fuse that might have protected the radio? | |
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I'm looking for advice on correcting my pwr window function. Driver window is slower than passenger side, and squeaks as it nears the "up" position. My car is 2004 with high mileage. Otherwise it is nearly perfect. I've heard that a special lubricant is needed and requires removing the door panel. I've also heard that the typical dealer "fix" is to squirt some WD-40 into the window and charge an hour of labor. Does anyone have a "do it yourself" remedy ??
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Replying to: toydriver (Mar 08, 2009 10:20 pm) http://www.miata.net/garage/slow_window_fix.html |
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| Thanks for the info. I'll try the ShinEtsu grease after cleaning the window rail. | |
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I'm considering buying a used Miata, most likely '99 or earlier. I'll be going through the posts here, but I wanted to poll this board to see if there are any major issues to be aware of: year models to avoid, mechanical issues to have checked, etc. This is the first non-Honda/Toyota I will have bought in nearly 30 years. (Yes, it will be a mid-life crisis car). Thanks in advance for your help. |
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Like you I have owned mostly Toyota/Honda products but recently purchased a used '04 Miata as a fun good weather car. I have been very happy with it; although, there are some maintenance requirements that differ from Toyota/Honda that you should know about. For example, the Mazda timing belt is due to be replaced at 60K mi (unlike Toy/Hon at 90-100K), along with spark plugs, etc. at every 30K mi. This added to my expense as I didn't check the timing belt issue prior to purchasing. My mistake. Re: WHICH Miata. A friend who had previously owned 2 Miatas recommended the second generation Miata ('99-'05) over the first gen. ('91-'98). Bigger, more power, retains the light weight, 50/50 wt. balance of the first gen but "better", imo. I have a personal rule never to purchase the first model yr after a major re-do, ('91, '99, '06); but that is just my preference. I'm not aware if there have been more mechanical problems with the '99 models than with, say, the '00 models. There are many specimen out there to choose from. Some second gen. models with higher mileage can be priced similar to first gen. models. Since you are so accustomed to the Toyota/Honda products, you should review the Mazda service recommendations to make sure you know what you will be getting into, imo. Good luck with your car hunting. Great little cars!
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Replying to: toydriver (Mar 11, 2009 9:35 pm) And I'm with you on the first year of a redesign. I'll probably try to look for a 2000.
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Replying to: toydriver (Mar 11, 2009 9:35 pm) To be honest I'm having a real hard time letting go. They are great cars. I have this gut feeling that I'm making a mistake parting with my 93 too soon. Join the club, you won't regret it. You may regret the day you sell it, however. 
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