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#2 of 372 engine hiccup by miatamad Mar 29, 2005 (1:59 pm)
My 1995 Miata had only 3900 miles on it when I bought it in '97. I drive it only about 3000 miles each year and store it over the winter. About 4 years ago the engine developed a hiccup, especially at slow speeds. Also, there's a strong exhaust smell in the trunk. I put in new plugs in 2001, and the mechanic said I'm not "winding it up" enough. So I've taken it on longer (and faster) runs, but to no avail. Last year I bought a new battery. The inside of the trail pipe looks sooty. Any idea on what's causing the engine to miss will be appreciated.
#3 of 372 ROOF TOP LATCH by cmoffat Mar 30, 2005 (7:06 pm)
Hello,      I just bought a 2001 MX-5 AND I love it. However my roof top latch on the right side will not lock into place. I took it to the dealer but they said it would cost me $200 dollars and that it is not covered under the extended warranty. Should have guessed that, I was wondering if I order the part myself would a person with no car expereince be able to install it. Unless someone has some other trouble shooting ideas. Thanks. Replies to this message: crashton6 (Apr 03, 2005 1:57 pm) flygal2 (Nov 29, 2005 7:41 pm)
#4 of 372 Re: Mazda Miata Owners: Problems & Solutions [KarenS] by ksteinkamp Mar 31, 2005 (6:30 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Mar 29, 2005 6:41 am) My 2000 Miata with 52K miles is running fine. Last night the Check Engine light came on. Manual indicates an fan belt alternator issue. What else should I be looking for?
#5 of 372 What Tensioners replaced at 92k miles ? by carlover3 Mar 31, 2005 (9:49 pm)
Hi,   I just bought a 1994-Miata with 92k miles.   I am thinking to have Timing Belt and Water Pump replaced    eventhough the user's manual recommends to change Timing Belt at 105k miles, is it too early to replace timing belt at 92k miles ?     My second question: when timing belt is replaced, is it a good idea to also replace the tensioners (tensioners really exist around some belts ?) ?   I am not sure if the Miata has any drive-belt tensioners or any timing belt tensioners ?   One last question please: what can go wrong or get damaged if any of the tensioners fail to work during driving ?     Thanks so much. Miata Lover Replies to this message: doog1 (Apr 01, 2005 5:17 pm) cappy4103 (Apr 03, 2005 7:26 pm)
#6 of 372 right read bearing by wooski Apr 01, 2005 (5:39 am)
my 1993 miata has a loud roar which is louder as you drive faster...i bought a bearing..how difficult is it to install the new bearing.....can someone give me some steps to do this.thanks ...WOOSKI
#7 of 372 Re: What Tensioners replaced at 92k miles ? [carlover3] by doog1 Apr 01, 2005 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: carlover3 (Mar 31, 2005 9:49 pm) I just bought a 1994 turbo Mazda, and really don't know that much about Mazda'a per se. But what is important is to find out if any damage is done when the timing belt breaks. I also own an old Lexus, and they have a super owner's club. It turns out that if the belt breaks, you're stuck at the side of the road-but there is no damage to the car. Thus many owners have original timing belts with more than 150,000 miles. Right, miles. My 1994 Lexus has 109,000 miles, and an original belt. Runs like a top, but I had to have a convertible-living in Vegas.   Tensioners should be fine. My advice is to putt along, until either the water pump leaks, or the belt breaks. Too often, preventive maintenance is used by mechanics, and especially dealers, to screw the owners. Last year, the A/C failed on the Lexus. I was told by a mechanic that I needed a new evaporator and stuff, and the cost was $1,200. I knew that the only obvious problem was a small plastic part that fell into the passenger side, so I asked him to reinstall that part, and that I'd think about that big repair. Cost me $200. The A/C is working perfectly now. If I wasn't such a dummy, it should have cost me nothing. Watch out for the crooks......
#8 of 372 Mazda Miata Life Expectancy by blueboyjocks Apr 03, 2005 (7:05 am)
I drive a 1990 Mazda Miata that the mileage is almost 110K, I plan to get a new car in early 2006. What is the life expectancy for mazda miata? I drive less than 500 miles per month. I just had a 100K service few months ago and it drives well. Any information will be appreciate it! Replies to this message: crashton6 (Apr 03, 2005 2:00 pm) paly (Jun 25, 2005 7:15 am)
#9 of 372 Re: ROOF TOP LATCH [cmoffat] by crashton6 Apr 03, 2005 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: cmoffat (Mar 30, 2005 7:06 pm) Yep that's not a hard job. Buy the part & install it your self.   Chuck
#10 of 372 Re: Mazda Miata Life Expectancy [blueboyjocks] by crashton6 Apr 03, 2005 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: blueboyjocks (Apr 03, 2005 7:05 am) With proper maintenance it's not unheard of for these cars to go in excess of 200,000 miles.
#11 of 372 Re: What Tensioners replaced at 92k miles ? [carlover3] by cappy4103 Apr 03, 2005 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: carlover3 (Mar 31, 2005 9:49 pm) I'm with Doog1...leave the tensioner alone. Basically, the tensioner is a spring loaded pully that puts pressure on your belts so that they don't slip or come off the respective pully(s) the belts are on. The most typical indication your tensioner is beginning to fail is a squealing sound. Occasionally, if the bearing "go", the pully will freeze or lock up and put alot of resistance on your belt(s). You will smell the burning rubber at that point.

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