Forum: Mazda
August 12th 08, 06:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 12
Views: 465
Cat rattle - replacement ideas?
miker wrote:
> My '96 has a horrendous exhaust rattle - I did the rubber mallet thing and
> it seems to be coming from the cat, the front resonator, or both... hard to
> tell. The PO put a Flying...
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Forum: Mazda
August 10th 08, 08:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 4
Views: 530
Slightly off topic
John wrote:
> !999 Mazda 323 with erratic, slowish idling. Drives quite normal everywhere
> else. Sorry about off topic, figured there would not be too much of a
> difference
> ...
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Forum: Mazda
August 5th 08, 07:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 14
Views: 429
Quick answer needed if poss
WendyC88 wrote:
> Sorry and thanks. I have my eye on two Miata's to purchase mode and I have
> a nagging question about ownership that I have seen on more than two of
> these.
>
> I run a carfax...
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Forum: Mazda
May 19th 08, 06:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 7
Views: 497
Who wants to trade up?
XS11E wrote:
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> For just a few dollars you can get a bit of a performance increase!
>
> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/685451024.html
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> Gas mileage might drop a bit....
>
>
Wrong...
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Forum: Mazda
May 17th 08, 09:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 1
Views: 268
Ebay Altezza Tail Lights
brg wrote:
> Driving behind my NA the other day I could not believe how wimpy and dim the
> brake lights were.
> Does anyone have an opinion about the Altezza style tail lights that are
> sold on...
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Forum: Mazda
April 26th 08, 08:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 3
Views: 222
smoking manifold
wrote:
> On 25 Apr, 00:33, pws > wrote:
>> wrote:
>>> Just started up my 1996 1.8 MX5 after its winter rest.
>>> Noticed after...
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Forum: Mazda
March 31st 08, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,262
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Forum: Mazda
March 25th 08, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 12
Views: 570
Sharper Mazda RX-8 heralds new flagship
john wrote:
> The new range-topping model will be based on the RX-8 RS that has
> leaked on internet sites ahead of its debut at January's Tokyo Auto
> Salon.
I'm amazed they shift any, given...
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Forum: Mazda
March 15th 08, 05:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 6
Views: 529
Underpanel opinions?
XS11E wrote:
> Any opinions on this: http://store.miataparts.org/mibealunpa19.html
>
> I have the original plastic/cardboard/regurgitated-compressed-yakfat
> thingy which is pretty well shredded.
>...
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Forum: Mazda
March 9th 08, 06:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 210
Retrofitting a/c to a uk spec mk 1?
Simon Wilson wrote:
> I am thinking of doing the above, with a set of parts obtained from a
> Japanese spec Mk1 (Eunos).
>
> Can anyone offer any pointers please? I'm not sure how easy a job this...
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Forum: Mazda
February 21st 08, 08:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 4
Views: 411
UK Mazda 3 - Engine Management Light
Jon wrote:
> It has a Dielsel Particulate Filter, is that what you mean?
Yes - they are either electrically heated or something clever is done
with the fuelling, and hence combustion temperatures,...
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Forum: Mazda
February 20th 08, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 1
Views: 643
Torque wrench - which one to buy?
Bruno wrote:
> I'm looking for a good 1/2" torque wrench and so far I have only some
> really cheap rubbish ones and some really expensive ones (like a Bahco
> costing like 300+ US!).
>
> I wonder...
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Forum: Mazda
February 20th 08, 08:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 4
Views: 411
UK Mazda 3 - Engine Management Light
OzOne wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:34:36 -0800 (PST), Jon >
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I have a 2007 Mazda 3 Diesel and for the past year, the engine
>> management light...
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Forum: Mazda
February 11th 08, 08:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 13
Views: 561
The Hooks that Look Like Tow Hooks on the Miata
pws wrote:
> Love the building and driveway, as well as the car. Where was that
> picture taken?
Er...that's my house. It's a very ordinary 4-bedroom estate box, built
in 1981. We had the drive...
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Forum: Mazda
February 9th 08, 08:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 8
Views: 524
Hole repair?
XS11E wrote:
> My Westco battery should be here today and I plan to install it and
> remove the tired Mazda battery currently <-pun not intended! installed
> in the car. Since the Mazda battery...
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Forum: Mazda
February 8th 08, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 13
Views: 561
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Forum: Mazda
February 7th 08, 06:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 13
Views: 561
The Hooks that Look Like Tow Hooks on the Miata
pws wrote:
> I have not used the hooks to tow, but my main concerns would be damage
> from a chain coming out from that area hitting the body work
I believe that's the reason Mazda don't recommend...
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Forum: Mazda
February 4th 08, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 11
Views: 582
H6024??
XS11E wrote:
> Last night I found I had a broken headlight on the 1992 MX5. On my way
> home I stopped at a couple of places to get a new one and found
> AutoZone was out and their computer showed...
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Forum: Mazda
January 17th 08, 05:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,148
Automatic Miata
XS11E wrote:
> These are fairly uncommon, might be of interest to someone?
>
> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/538829920.html
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> The price isn't too bad and might be negotiable.
>
>
They're...
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Forum: Mazda
January 12th 08, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 648
Replacing front brake pads on 2004 Miata
wrote:
> I have a 2004 base model with standard brakes. Is there a piston
> retractor screw on the front calipers, or do I just press the piston
> back into the...
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Forum: Mazda
January 11th 08, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 9
Views: 496
amsoil - Dirty Question?
pws wrote:
> Zog The Undeniable wrote:
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>> I use Mobil 1 because...it's the only stuff that shuts up my HLAs.
>
> What are those? ;-)
>
> 1991 Miata, 1994 engine block, 1999 head.....
Ah...just...
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Forum: Mazda
January 10th 08, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 9
Views: 496
amsoil - Dirty Question?
XS11E wrote:
> WFIW, most tests I've seen rate Mobil 1 as the best or one of the best
> synthetics, it's also one of the least expensive and one of the most
> readily available so why spend...
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Forum: Mazda
January 4th 08, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 3
Views: 368
battery
wrote:
> Just bragging, but I am still on the original battery on my 1991
> miata, 250,000+ miles. Battery is still running strong. No chargers,
> no aid whatsoever, living...
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Forum: Mazda
January 4th 08, 12:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 2
Views: 333
When to change the brake pads?
Richard Phillips wrote:
> solamour wrote:
>> Simply put, how do I know when it's time to change the brake pads? Is
>> this something that can be visually inspected? Or should I rely on the
>>...
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Forum: Mazda
December 29th 07, 06:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 3
Views: 724
Freeze Plugs
Ephar wrote:
> Hi All,
> Has anybody had to replace freeze plugs?
> I just replaced the lower hoses in my '92 and was distressed to find the
> leak is actually from the plug on the...
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