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Archive for September, 2010

Crankshaft position sensor o-ring

I need to replace the crankshaft position sensor o-ring on my 94.  I
just called the parts shop and the guy asked me what diameter the
o-ring is.  Does anyone know the answer to this or where I could find
it?

 -Scott
 -Black `94

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Radio Trouble, plz help

     Hello,

     I have a red 93 and I took out the factory radio maybe three years
     ago and put in a Blapunkt cd player with removable face plate.
     Recently the power has been cutting out, like for a second then
     comes back, not corresponding to bumps in the road. Worse, now when
     I turn the car on it wont start, its just dead, sometimes if I
     smack the console a bit it comes on, sometimes not. Swearing at it
     seems to help :)  I was thinking loose wires, but the problem also
     seems to correspond to humidity, when it rains its less likely to
     start at all. Well I just want to know if anyone has had the same
     problem beacuse I know its going to be a real pain if I have to
     remove it.. Thanks

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air conditioner

When I use my air conditioner it makes a barely audible drone, higher in
pitch than my (stock) exhaust.  Also, last week, I turned it on, and there
was a huge loss of power, enough to make it feel like the car was about to
stall.  This lasted for a fraction of a second.  Prior to that, I had used
the air less than 2 weeks before.  It has never caused the power loss like
that before, and hasn’t since, it only makes the slight drone.  Is the drone
a sign of a problem?  Is there anything in there I can lubricate?

Rick
95

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1990 Miata blue

I love my Miata and don’t want to sell it, but for practical purposes I
must.  It has 115,000 miles, no rust, body is in good shape, top replaced 2
yrs ago and the interior is descent, except the shades are missing and one
of the chair speakers needs to be replaced.  How much is it worth?

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i need a clutch!

hey guys i am in need of a clutch bad does anyone know where i can get one
really good price? i seen a clutch kit on ebay for 95.00 and i think it
sold. anyone know where the cheapest clutch i can find is?

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Re: Carpool discrimination against 2 seaters?

why not? They allow motorcycles?
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> In my area (Vancouver, BC) most carpool lanes are 3 people
> minimum (motorcycles are allowed).  So if I carpool in my
> miata and have it full to capacity (2 people)  I can’t use
> the car pool lane.

> Should 2 seaters with 2 occupants be allowed to use the HOV
> lane?  Or am I just being stupid bringing this up?

> Anyone else have this as a pet peeve?

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95 323f

hello,
ive just bought a 95 323f 1840,
where in the northeast is best and cheapest for parts?
Geoff

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Wanted – Miata 1.8 in UK

Long shot this, but I need to either borrow or buy a US spec Miata 1.8
for some development work over here for a customer in the States.

The car must be LHD (I think they all were) and must be a Miata, not an MX5
or a Eunos Roadster.

I know there is at least one over here as a white LHD Miata passed me on the
M3 going towards London this morning,but are there any others?

If its on a "borrow" basis, I need it for about a month and the car will be
returned with about 20% more power.

Please email me at work   martin….@webcon.co.uk

Thanks

Martin

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Update on Borla vs FM n/a single pipe muffler M2.

I got the new FM muffler today and immediatley replaced the Borla on my ’99.
Big difference in the sound. The FM is VERY quiet at idle and only gets
slightly louder as the engine revs. Actually, it’s not much louder than the
stock muffler, if I remember correctly. It’s pretty much the sound I was
looking for. The Borla is a quality made piece. I had no complaints with that.
It was just too loud for my 52 year old ears. Any way, thumbs up on the FM from
me, I now have a Borla muffler for sale, if anyone’s interested. I’m in
Phoenix. E-Mail me. Dave Findley.

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