Is the clutch throw out bearing a known weakpoint on Miata's?

I'm experiencing an intermittent squeal noise coming from the front left area of the vehicle. It began as an intermittent whirring noise that responded to the vehicle's speed (noise speeds up when the vehicle does and slows down when the vehicle does). It has since progressed to a loud squeal. ...

Greetings All. Just bought a '91 red MX-5. 174K on the body + 54K++ on a JDM engine put in 4 years ago. It's my first Miata and I've only driven it about 30 miles since I bought it. I got the plates and inspections and legal stuff done today. $$$. While driving up to the ATM (which was on the...

Hey all When I bought my Miata a few years back, I had to put tires on it immediately when I got it, so I just got whatever was cheap at VIP, since I didn't have time to shop around and find out what might be best. But since then, I've kept my eyes and ears open for what might be a good tire for...

Does anyone know if a NA Hardtop will fit on the NB model ?? /Christian

Does anyone know if the wireing harness in a NB model have the rear marker light connection? Or do I have to splice in the side light connectors myself? I would think that you could use the front socket and connector pigtails. Anyone??????

1428 MX-5 Mazdaspeeds were produced in Hiroshima. Does anyone know how many of each color were produced? Would love to find out....

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I have a 2002 mx-5 (or miata), and have recently had te cam position sensor replaced... It cost a fortune. According to one mazda service dept, there is a single sensor at the front of the heads, and they claim that the standard time to diagnose AND replace is 30 minutes. The part costs...

I own a 1996 626, V6 automatic Mazda. Recently had it in to the dealer because the gear shift would not disengage without using the key lock, even when pressing the brake pedal. Dealership replaced the shift actuator. This was on the 9th of Nov. Since then I hear a release noise every time I...

Haven't posted here in a long time, been changing ISP trying to find broadbank in the sticks but ended up with broadband lite via satellite. Anyway, about a year ago I sold the 92 Miata and bought an 2005 C6 Corvette and though I'd update anyone who cares on my experience so far. First, really...

my 90 626 brake pedel goes to the floor i put on new pads & shoes made the adjustments needed still to the floor . the brake light has not come on like it would if it was the master cyl.

I have a 90 Miata with an idling problem. Went by the local Mazda dealership today and was told that since it has over 100000 miles and is over 10 years old they dont want to mess with it, lol..it has 385,000 miles(YES, it still runs like a top!) In the last two days, when downshifting to a stop,...

I recently repaired and repainted the bumpers on my father in law's '93 Toyota wagon. I have been spraying furniture for years with good results, so he didn't mind me experimenting. I have a Strato Blue 02 SE that has picked up a few stone chips and 2-3 small scratches. The chips go down to...

Hi all, Just bought a '96 with 45M on it. Fun car! (And that's at 10 degrees... can't wait for summer. :) After about 20 min of driving I get a misfire on accelleration... the car idles fine, runs a steady speed fine, but when I push on the gas (moderately) it "stutters" for a bit, mostly in the...

my 1992 mazda 929 heater will not put out any more heat than about 60 degrees. the air works fine the fan blows lots of air it just won't heat -up

Leon van Dommelen: But I agree that it would be nice if manufacturers were required to report actual, rear wheel horsepower instead of some technical, immeasurable number. By tradition and currently for comparisons on a fair basis, Shaft power from the engine is measured on an engine dyno to SAE...

What is that cold, shiny stuff on the road, mamma? It shore looks slippery. "No worry, son, we have a 4WD, 5000 pound vehicle with terrible handling and tires that were never intended for weather this cold, but the fact that it is 4WD will make up for that. After all, 4 wheels spinning out is so...

MAJ: > mistake again. If I thought for one minute the Miata had any > input from Ford, I wouldn't own one. 44XS11E > "But they do and you do...." The original design of the Miata predated the involvement of Ford I think. I doubt there is a single part designed by or...

Hi, just a query. I have a 98 MX51800 auto. Bought due to old left knee injury which is painful in slow traffic in a manuall . However can't get along with the slush box as the car loses character and driveability! My question is: can I simply replace with a manual 5 speed using parts from a wreck?...