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#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.
#12 of 372 94 Miata by tran3688 Apr 03, 2005 (12:10 am)
I going to buy a 94 miata with 88,571k miles on the car. My mechanic said that the only problem with the car is that the oil pan begin to leak and it needs to be change. does anybody know how much will this cost to replace the oil pan or (gasket). and will the insurance be really exspensive because i'm a 17 yrs olds male.
#13 of 372 what can go wrong when timing belt breaks? by carlover3 Apr 07, 2005 (6:31 am)
Thanks all who responsed to my previous question ("What Tensioners replaced at 92k miles ?"). I'd like to have another question:  - if the timing belt breaks when driving on the Miata/94, what can go wrong to the car or the engine (consequences, etc.) ?    or please advise me of some pointers (website, books, etc.) from where I can find out the reliable answer.   I've learned from somepeople that certain car models/engines do not get damaged at all even when timing belt breaks.   Thanks again. Replies to this message: cappy4103 (Apr 08, 2005 6:34 pm) alcan (Apr 09, 2005 1:40 am) ciocc (Apr 30, 2005 1:55 pm)
#14 of 372 Miata Convertible top by tran3688 Apr 06, 2005 (9:42 pm)
I had just purchased a 94 mazda miatas on 04/04/05 with 88k on it. I was wondering if a standard miata model have the rear window defroster, mine is plastic and its has some scratches in the rear window but the top are excelent condition outside, but inside there is a little rip by the zipper. I was planning of want to replace a brand new top, and it is hard to install the whole convertible top by yourself at home? Replies to this message: andys120 (Apr 07, 2005 8:06 am)
#15 of 372 Re: Miata Convertible top [tran3688] by andys120 Apr 07, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: tran3688 (Apr 06, 2005 9:42 pm) it is hard to install the whole convertible top by yourself at home?   It's easy if you have four arms. Seriously convertible top installation is a complex task involving extensive fitting, gluing, measuring and stretching.
#16 of 372 Top replacement by thel Apr 07, 2005 (4:21 pm)
I replaced mine myself last summer. It was an unpleasant but not impossible task. Be sure you get a new top with the rain rail already installed to save yourself some hassle.

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