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#31 of 372 Anyone know of link to exploded body parts view, by jimmiekeyes May 07, 2005 (9:07 am)
I have a 91 MX-5 and need the panel that is between the rear bumper and the trunk cover. It is about 8 inches high, contains the key lock for the trunk, and is shattered in my car. I also want a source for new convertible tops for the vehicle. Does anyone know how to describe the body part I need? what is its name or where I can find a picture that shows it? Maybe a link to an exploded view of the body parts? Jimmie Replies to this message: carlover3 (May 09, 2005 8:16 am) preciouse (Jun 06, 2005 11:37 am)
#32 of 372 Re: sputter [chaplain] by isellhondas May 07, 2005 (10:11 am)
Replying to: chaplain (May 06, 2005 7:38 am) If you still have your original spark plug wires, replace them. They are long overdue. If the spark plugs have been in there awhile, it would be a good idea to just change them too while you are "in there". Replies to this message: chaplain (May 09, 2005 8:20 am)
#33 of 372 Lock crankshaft & Lining up cams with crankshaft by carlover3 May 09, 2005 (8:11 am)
Hi all,   I am in the process of replacing my Miata (94')'s timing belt. I am having trouble to remove the CrankShaft pulley bolt (the big 21mm bolt). I cannot unscew this bolt by turning it, a couple questions: - I am not positive about turning this bolt counter-clockwise or clockwise for unscrewing it - which direction is correct ? It's already very tight. - when this bolt is turned, the crankshaft turns with it together, how do I lock the crankshaft from turning ?   My workshop's book tells me this but I don't quite understand:  " Manual transmission cars (which is my car) can be put in first gear and have their roadwheels chocked to lock the crankshaft". What is the roadwheels and how (easy/hard?) to chock them in order to lock the crankshaft ?   - I also accidently turned the left cam-sprocket (without turning the second cam-sprocket and the crankshaft grear), what is the correct procedure for lining it up with the right cam-sprocket and the crankshaft ? ( using some the marks on the engine ?)   I remember the original orientation of the left cam-sprocket before I turned it (the angle-degree relative of clock's position of letter E on left cam-sprocket), if I turn it forward (clockwise) back to the original orientation, would that be correct ?     Any tips or pointers to the recommended procedures (website, etc.) would be very very appreciated- I am stuck in this process of replacing timing belt (my first time) !   Thanks in advance! -Miata lover- Replies to this message: carlover3 (May 18, 2005 7:00 am) neulicht (May 20, 2005 3:43 pm) carlover3 (May 24, 2005 5:51 am) betuglia (Jun 10, 2005 4:32 pm) carlover3 (Jun 13, 2005 9:14 pm)
#34 of 372 Re: Anyone know of link to exploded body parts view, [jimmiekeyes] by carlover3 May 09, 2005 (8:16 am)
Replying to: jimmiekeyes (May 07, 2005 9:07 am) jimmiekeyes ,   Try http://www.gomiata.com/robsoftop.html for soft tops and watch for their discount sales. I am also in the market for a new soft-top. Replies to this message: preciouse (Jun 06, 2005 11:37 am)
#35 of 372 Re: sputter [isellhondas] by chaplain May 09, 2005 (8:20 am)
Replying to: isellhondas (May 07, 2005 10:11 am) I should have mentioned plugs and wires aren't two years old. The check engine light just came on, so I guess I will have to take it to the shop. I didn't want to do that since I am low on money.
#36 of 372 sputter by chaplain May 11, 2005 (9:30 am)
I just took my Miata to the local dealer and they did a diagnostic for free and then told me how to fix it myself. Too cool!
#37 of 372 Re: Lock crankshaft & Lining up cams with crankshaft [carlover3] by carlover3 May 18, 2005 (7:00 am)
Replying to: carlover3 (May 09, 2005 8:11 am) I figured out how to lock crankshaft in order to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt (21mm), if you have manual transmission then put it in 5th gear (unlike what my workshop book tells me to put it in 1st gear).   by-the-way, the website http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html gives excellent instructions with clear pictures of how to replace timing belt and water-pump, I finished this job and my car is back running. -Miata lover-
#38 of 372 New radiator by thel May 19, 2005 (4:54 am)
Well I guess my radiator has finally kicked the bucket...or at least knocked it over by the way it's leaking coolant from the top of the radiator. At first I thought it was just a worn out cap but when I put in some coolant to refill what had leaked out, the whole radiator was leaking from where the plastic meets the metal at the top.   So I decided to order a new double-core radiator from PBC. I'll probably take out the old radiator tomorrow and put the new one in whenever it comes in...it should be pretty easy form everything I've read but we'll see.
#39 of 372 Recommended Fuel by locatels May 19, 2005 (5:11 am)
I have a 2004 Miata and was wondering whether others use premium as the fuel of choice. Edmunds says regular and the manual says either... Replies to this message: johnchun (Feb 01, 2006 5:53 am)
#40 of 372 2004 Miatas by thel May 19, 2005 (6:02 am)
recommend premium for optimum performance. You can run 87 (unless you have the turbo) but you may experience some knocking due to the predetonation. My 02 ran noticably smoother on 91...noticable enough that I ponied up the extra couple of bucks per tank for the 91.

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