Hello All,

I have a set of 4, 14" steel rims with snow tires already mounted. I used
them for only one winter on my 1999 Miata.

This past summer I got a 2001 with the sport suspension package and last
wee when I tried to put them on they would not fit. The larger brake
system would not let them clear the brake calipers.

I just purchased a 15" set of mag wheels and snow tires and would like to
sell the old ones. I am located in New Jersey, make me an offer if your
interested.

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Have a great day,
Chuck Peck
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Group:
Can somebody tell me the warning signs of an impending #4 thrust bearing cap
failure or whatever it is?  I bought my 99 about two months ago and it is in
the affected range according to the TSB.  I made the Mazda dealership do a
crankshaft end play test before buying it and they said the car was
completely ok, don’t worry about it.  Still, I’m paranoid.  The TSB says
something about a rattling at idle, what does that sound like?  Does it vary
with clutch position?  Any other warning signs?  I’ve got about 35,000
miles, so according to the article on miata.net, I should be out of the
woods.  Any advice appreciated.
–Dudefish

I know this is a Miata group only, but I can’t find any newsgroups dedicated
to all Mazdas.

Here’s my questions, if there is a better group to post these in, please let
me know.

1)  How reliable (overall) are 1992 626′s?

2)  What are common problems with them?

3)  If anyone out there has one, would you buy another?

My friend totalled his old car and is looking at a ’92 626.  I know close to
nothing about Mazda (Honda man myself), so any advice or comments are
welcome.

moitz

HI ALL: does someone know of a LEXUS Newsgroup like this one. If so let me
know. I CAN`T find one. Thanks BOB

well, O.K. its still here, but I mean ignition wise.  Its gotten
progressively worse in the past week, now the engine light is on.  There is
65000 miles on it, i wouldnt think the wires need replacing, but it sounds
like that.  How bought plugs??  How do you remove the wires from
the…well… distributor cap..its not round, they are in a line, they didnt
pull straight up easily… but I didnt want to force them either.  If this
was a 64 Triumph or MG, I’d check the points, rotor, and condensor, but I’m
clueless with all this electronic igniton crap HELP!!!

I’ve set-up a website for people interested in knowing what modifications
I’ve done to my vehicle. If you go to:
www.btinternet.com/~halfpennystudios/car you can see what’s what. Click on
any of the modifications for details and piccies.

Sincerely,

Joe Wakeford
www.halfpennystudios.com

Questions answered in the Rotary (Engine) FAQ:

     1.How does a rotary engine work?
     2.What’s a boinger?
     3.Why does a rotary engine make as much power as a boinger twice its size?
     4.Why does a Renesis make so much more power than prior rotaries?
     5.How reliable is a rotary engine?
     6.Is the rotary engine dead?
     7.What do the 10A, 12A, 13B & 20B Mazda engine designations mean?
     8.Why two spark plugs for each rotor?
     9.What spark plugs should I use?
    10.Why does my rotary Mazda have an oil cooler?
    11.What oil should I use?
    12.Should I use synthetic oil?
    13.Do oil brands matter?
    14.How often should I change my rotary engine’s oil?
    15.Should I mix oil in the fuel?
    16.What’s the best fuel for my rotary car?
    17.What gas mileage should a rotary get?
    18.Does a rotary have any booby traps I need to watch out for?
    19.Will removing my thermostat help my rotary run cooler or make more power?
    20.When should I shift?
    21.What is an apex seal?
    22.How do I know if my engine’s apex seals are OK?
    23.What should my engine’s compression be?
    24.What are the differences between earlier & later Mazda rotaries?
    25.What are the differences between 6-Port & 4-Port rotaries?
    26.How do I tell a 12A from a 13B?
    27.What is a thermal reactor?
    28.What’s the best way to test changes I make that affect my car’s power?
    29.What if I switch to a light flywheel?
    30.How do I get the old flywheel off?
    31.How hard is it to stop oil from leaking?
    32.O-rings? What o-rings?
    33.What’s that foamy stuff under the oil fill cap & inside the filler tube?
    34.Why does my engine smoke when I first start it?
    35.Why does my engine smoke when I shift at high RPM?
    36.Why won’t my engine start? What can I do to start it?
    37.Why is my engine locked up, and what do I do about it?
    38.My engine just failed its emissions test. Now what do I do?
    39.What’s the best way to make my rotary car accelerate quicker?
    40.How hard would it be for me to rebuild my rotary?
    41.What is porting all about?
    42.Can I add a turbo to my NA?
    43.Why is rotary exhaust replacement or improvement so expensive?
    44.Why not hollow out the cats?
    45.How do I remove my air pump?
    46.How do I stop the backfiring?
    47.How can I tell if my car has a limited-slip differential?
    48.Where can I race my rotary car?
    49.Corvttes, Mustngs, Firbirds, Camros, Porches & RX7s?
    50.What are the RX-7 "generations"?
    51.Which model RX-7 do I have? How do the various RX-7 models differ?
    52.What other regular production cars have had rotary engines?
    53.Why did Mazda stop selling the RX-7 in the US?
    54.How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to the mailing list?
    55.Is there an RX-7 club I can join?
    56.My question’s not on this list. Where do I go from here?

Plus, links to the RX-7 generational FAQ; tech goodies, such as the "Rotary
Parts Interchange" & "replacing 12A with 13B", in "The Garage"; links to
information on upcoming rotary models and rotary history; acronymn dictionary;
instructions for subscribing to mailing lists; links to vendors, like:

        Gallery Group Mazda
        Mazda Auto Recycling
        Mazdatrix
        Racing Beat
        Rotary Performance Online
        Sun Auto
        Yaw Power Products

and much more.

The *complete* URL to get to Felix’s is below.
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"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless
the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
                                                Psalm 127:1 NIV

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Felix Miata  ***  http://mrmazda.members.atlantic.net/ <- Not just a FAQ

I want to add a body kit to my 1990 miata. I don’t want anything too radical
but sporty.
Any suggestions and a link to a dealer that has them for a good price?
R.George

Winter has finally hit KY. I bought my Miata in May and it ran fine in
warmer weather (other than the valve seals needing to be replaced). Now
that we have some 15 degree temps, the car is revving itself when I
slow and stop. As soon as the RPMs hit 2k, it revs up to 2200 then
drops back to 2k over and over and over, takes about 5 secs for each
cycle. People think I want to race :/

We had one warm day and it ran fine, though it still happens once the
car is warmed up. Doesn’t matter if the clutch is in or not.

Any ideas before I send it to the shop?

Thanks!

–
Dovey

Question on the Max 5 cruise control. Someone had said something about
needing a signal generator instead of using the VSS. Where do you find
a signal generator? And where does it hook up to? Any and all help
will be appreciated. Thanks.