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98 Miata Fuel Pump Cost?
Has anyone had a fuel pump replaced recently? (only 80,000 miles on a 98) Haven't got the price yet, just the diagnoses from where I had the car towed to. They don't have a price yet because they were...
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Battery Charger/Maintainer
Man, do I like the charger/maintainer that I had bought not too long ago, and installed. It has gotten to the point where I seldom see it giving my battery a quick hit. And I can let my Miata just sit...
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Aftermarket radio/CD install for '90 Miata?
I'm interested in replacing the EOM radio/cassette (2 small knobs on lower left) in my '90 with a FM/CD combo. I also want to install a pocket in the void which will be under the new unit....
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What mods needed for autocross/track days?
Hey everybody. So I've had a lot of fun driving CGGW ('04 Shinsen edition) on the street, but I would like at some point to start exploring its limits in a more controlled environment such as...
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Broke Sway Bar bracket stud
I broke off one of the 4 studs for mounting the rear sway bar bracket. It's the top one on the passenger side. Does anyone have a suggestion for what I should do? I've tried sticking my head back...
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Stalling Issue
I have a 92 Miata with almost 90k miles. The engine stalls sometimes when I engage the clutch and put the shifter into 1st gear. If I leave the shifter in neutral then no problem. Sometimes the engine...
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Long Miata Trip Advice?
I am planning a trip around the country in my 1995 MIata in March with my mini dachsund, Bob. I was wondering if any of you had any tips for me. I am already making sure th car is fit and taking along...
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Dyno results: NB 1.8 with/without K&N Typhoon air intake
As mentioned in an earlier thread I was gonna put my car on a dyno after having fitted it with a K&N Typhoon Air intake kitand now I've had the chance to do so. But first a link to a guy which...
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Re-occurring P1135 engine code on Miata 2000 above 4000 RPM
I have replaced the front heated oxygen sensor with a Mazda new unit to fix a fault consistent with the P1135 indicator and I have cleared the engine code/CEL. However, whenever I wind up the engine...
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starter clicks but doesn't turn over
On my '99, I regularly have the problem that the starter solenoid clicks, but the starter won't crank right away. I have to turn the ignition key on and off several times before the starter turns. I...
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Smoke after spark plug change
Hi, First post so if I waffle, bear with me! We have just had our spark plugs changed and she drove back fine from the garage but on starting her this morning, plumes of smoke bellowed from the...
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Hat that won't blow off
I usually use my Miata just for around town, but even here (it's a big town!) I find myself doing 75 MPH and I'm constantly having to push my hat down as the wind tries to sweep it away. I currently...
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Why is 6th gear so low (2006 Sport)
So you wouldn't have to downshift for hills on the highway. If you wanted a freeway cruiser or gas miser, you bought the wrong car.
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1999 Miata - Gasoline odor inside the car
In the mornings when I get in the Miata, I smell the distinct odor of gasoline. The car is garaged. No spills detected. I checked under the hood and did not smell anything so I'm assuming that the...
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Double hoop showbar install?
Hi, My GF is buying a very nice '01 se. That car is too much fun! The question is, She likes the double hoop showbars and I was thinking getting her the bars for Christmas. They are all over ebay and...
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Coolant boiling off in overflow
OK, I couldn't find anyone with exactly this problem, so I thought I'd post. I have a 1994 Miata with 155k miles. I live in North Central Texas. I noticed that my coolant overflow was showing up low...
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96 Miata - replacing timing belt
Is a 1996 Mazda Miata one of those zero clearance cars where if the timing belt breaks it will do damage to the rods / pistons? Is anyone aware of that? I was told by a friend that certain cars (and...
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MD/Tape Input on Radio
Can I somehow use the MD/Tape input on the Radio/CD Changer that came standard with my '03 SE as an input for an MP3/WMA player instead? If so, is there an input jack behind the head unit that I can...
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Seizing Parking Brake Cable
My parking brake cable is seizing up causing my right rear brake caliper to not release after using the p.brake. I assume this means it's time to buy a new cable or two? Is this a DIY job, or should I...
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Squeezing Noise - 1991 Miata
I loud squeezing noise comes when I start the car, sound like a fan belt, I checked the belt and it is in good shape and not loose, the noise goes away after a while. any ideas. Thanks Abid
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