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372 messages, Last post on Oct 18, 2006 at 8:46 AM
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Replying to: coastie52 (Jul 23, 2006 9:50 am) This almost sounds like a back-pressure issue with the exhaust. Check your catalytic converter to see if it is glowing red. If so, it is probably clogged and you will need to replace (with generic converter as the OEM converter is expensive). Does it rev OK when you are not driving? Post back as to what city you live in and maybe we can help find a local Miata specialist to help you out.
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Replying to: kymike (Jul 23, 2006 12:01 pm) Thanks for the tips. I will check it out. It has certainly been a puzzle!
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Replying to: coastie52 (Jul 23, 2006 9:50 am) There was about a 1/4 of a tank it it when I had it dropped off so I filled it at home with some fresh gas hoping that would help clean it out. Another thing, I heard a "thumping" sound coming from the front pasnagger side, could this be a bearing, shock. spring or tie rod problem? I'm getting a sticker tomorrow hopefully it will pass or at least I will find out if its the ball joints )-: I would have thought the tires would have flat spots ( one was flat but got it fixed it was the stem) after sitting for so long but I couldn't feel anything on the first run. Getting the back window done I got a price of $275.00 (THEY'RE GOING TO STITCH A NEW ONE IN) I'm going to have them look at the power window I did for a little but, I know they will charge me. The cable looks all messed up after I tryed doing it I think I wasted $85.00 )-: But I did learn a lot.
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Replying to: aquaticexplore (Jul 19, 2006 8:12 pm)
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Replying to: coastie52 (Jul 23, 2006 4:00 pm)
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Replying to: kymike (Jul 24, 2006 8:26 am)
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Replying to: bast2000 (Jun 14, 2006 7:37 pm) I just bought a 93 Miata from Washington, and it's a real pain to import it to Canada. You have contacted RIV. Then you contact Mazda and you send them the VIN#. within 2 weeks they will tell you what you have to do to meet Canadian safety standards. My 93 had to have daytime running lights and bumper modifications. I changed the wiring so that the lights come on when the ignition is turned on. I have to take it to Mazda for the $500 bumper mod . Kilometer stickers for the speedo. Then to Canadian Tire for the federal inspection. Then a Provincial inspection. Then I can get insurance and plates. It's a real pain and so stupid, however I bought my 93 for $3500 and the same car sells in Vancouver for $10.000 so the hassle is worth it. |
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Replying to: coastie52 (Jul 24, 2006 10:27 am) Next I'd look at the fuel pump. You're doing all the right things, IMO. -juice |
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I just bought a 2002 Miata and noticed that when I turn the key, it cranks a couple of times before starting. I'm used to cars starting almost immediately and I wondered if this is normal for the Miata because the battery is so far away from the starter or is it indicative that I should be replacing the battery soon?
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Replying to: wfb (Jul 30, 2006 6:36 am) Not that there is a real problem, but I'd go ahead and change the spark plug wires if they're original. I'm already on my 3rd set. -juice |
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