I'm new to the club. I have an '02 that just reached 30K. The manual says it's time to change the plugs. So, a couple of questions: 1) what plugs do you...
My '02 Miata really shakes/vibrates between 65-70mph. It's been balanced and aligned twice by the dealer, who says that many Miata's exhibit this tendency, and...
Hello all! I just purchased a 1997 Miata with 56K miles. I have heard talk about timing chains and how the engine will be destroyed because of valves...
Ted Bryant Binghamton, NY Concerning your timing belt. Your 1997 should not need to have the belt replaced till about 80 to 100k depending on how it has been...
Mine did that for a while. Not badly enough for me to actually do anything about it, though, and it seems to have gone away again. Actually, thinking about it,...
Robert: Spark Plugs - NGK are the preferred choice along with NGK wires. Manual - There are several - the Haynes Manual has a large amount of misinformation -...
... This has just been discussed on another MX5/Miata newsgroup and common consensus is that a) the timing belts last significantly longer than the recommended...
I was about the ask the same question has this person. I am looking at buying a Miata too. Thanks for the detail reply. I am just wondering about one thing:...
they are correct, fisrt generation cars did not have this problem but 99 and up did. the fix is to add a front upper strut bar that ties the shock towers...
My friend has a 99 tha has the shake also at this speed, the fix is to add an upper strut bar that ties the shock towers together, this a common problem...
The dealer is right, the second generation car had a shake at that speed. the fix is an front upper strut bar which ties ties the front shock towers...
the second generation cars had this problem, the fix is a front upper strut bar that connects the upper strut towers together, earlier cars will benefit from...
Hi All, I've got a '99 Miata that I'm currently (literaly, as I write this) trying to install a Sirius Satellite radio... The problem is, I can't get the...
Hey Chuck! My fiance just did this with my car on Saturday - he used two small screwdrivers (the kind you use for eyeglasses) - one on either side of the vent....
Chuck: Can only tell you that on the early (1995) you really need to give the vents a good jerk, and it feels like you are ripping the car apart. But AFAIK...
Hi all, Can anyone tell me how to find out the build date of my MAZDA ROADSTAR NA6CE - 109220 ? Is there a web site that has this information? Cheers Martin...
I am a new member here with a problem. The passenger-side latch that holds the top in place on our 2001 is defective. It will not stay latched, and actually...
Hey I also had an issue with my right side latch. But after inspection I found it to be from screws that were somewhat loose. It hasn't come loose again. I...
Have you tried adjusting it? It could be a simple fix. Open the latch and pull the plastic cover down off the middle hex shaft. Rotate the hex shaft so that...
Hey Miata fans, My little Miata got rear ended by a truck, pushing the panel under the trunk lid in about one inch. The left tail light is busted and the trunk...
Hello all, I was thoroughly planning to fix up my 91 but decided to buy a new miata instead. Now I have 2 red miatas and one of them has to go. Its a typical...
Yup. Stick a needle into the tiny little opening and use it as a lever to reposition the ball... ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y!...
Hello I have a miata from 1990 with an automatic gearbox. The problem is that when I set the shift in "D" the car whould not move an Inche. I have to set the...
Jan: Have a 1995 automatic - never had a problem - take the dipstick out and make sure that you have fluid - then look at the color of the fluid - is it dark,...
Hello all, 3 days ago I bought a 99 Miata and I've got some questions. Is there a good general purpose manual for this year? I've always thought the Haynes /...