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Forum: Mazda May 31st 10, 06:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Replace both inner tie rod ends?

EBay has them for $20 US a pair for my model ('92 P/S)
They don't include the locking washers, outer tie rod lock nuts or boots but
they are a perfect fit.
I replaced both 2 weeks ago, ask if you...
Forum: Mazda April 1st 10, 12:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 13
Views: 1,397
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
CV Joint Failure?

I did use this method to isolate the problem to the right rear. It worked
fine, the problem side was obvious. I didn't do it in a garage though.
Now I'm working on the Spindle nut !@#$%!
Ephar &...
Forum: Mazda March 23rd 10, 05:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 13
Views: 1,397
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
CV Joint Failure?

My '92 A (no LSD) is developing a new sound in the right rear (unless my
ears deceive me.)
It sounds like a truck with mud tires above about 30 mph. The sound
varies with vehicle speed and is...
Forum: Mazda July 27th 09, 08:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
finding short circuit

Just curious but do you lose your dash lights also?
I tied power for my mp3 player into the power antenna connector in the trunk
and whenever I'd turn on the lights I'd lose all my guages.
Ephar &...
Forum: Mazda July 7th 09, 11:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 9
Views: 722
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Where's the rub?

My '92 has a manual adjustment, according to this article
http://www.miata.net/garage/brakepad.html you should also.
Easy fix if that's the problem
Ephar & Bambi
Forum: Mazda June 12th 09, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 18
Views: 937
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Miata Soft Top - Food for Thought

I was just wondering why it's considered such a burden to:

1. Get out.
2. Raise the top.
3. Get in.
4. Latch the top.
5. Get out.

but nobody complains about:
Forum: Mazda June 12th 09, 05:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 25
Views: 1,395
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Got any Miata peeves? Or hidden likes?

<snip>

On 6-Jun-2009, "Iva" > wrote:

> With a roll bar, the NB is not so great - I still have to get out
> to put up the top.
>
> Compared to my 1968 MGB, putting the top up on the...
Forum: Mazda May 26th 09, 07:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 0
Views: 218
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
M1 Alloy Wheel Cleaner

Does anybody know of a good cleaner for these wheels? I tried the off
the shelf stuff and had no luck (it's 100k miles worth of gunk I'm
working on.)
Easy Off Oven Cleaner works good but...
Forum: Mazda May 15th 09, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Hi Iva

Hi Iva,
It's good to see you again.
After looking at the 2009's I decided to keep Bambi for a few more
years. I like the idea of the retractable hard top, but it just didn't
have the...
Forum: Mazda February 18th 09, 10:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 31
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Old Timer's and Maintenance

Hi Chris,
The water pump is listed in there if you look. Got the parts today. The
reason I left the idler & tensioner out is they're about $50 and $70
respectively and I've heard they make their...
Forum: Mazda February 16th 09, 11:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 31
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Old Timer's and Maintenance

Hi all,
It's disturbing to hear Leon's not been around but then again who am I
to complain... I don't recognize anybody but Lanny. 'Guess I just
dated myself (and him.)
Bambi's...
Forum: Mazda November 19th 08, 09:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By Ephar[_2_]
Retractable headlight won't open

Have you tried it manually?
Rotate the knob on top of the retractor with the lights on & off/switch on
& off
Ephar & Bambi
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