New guy, new to Miata...

[adlin20]

Hi I'm a new Miata owner, I just got a 92' model, it's very slick, we love it!! I'm working on all the kinks and given the year a good tune up, will post some pics as the work progress.....any recomendations?

[Miatamoto]

Welcome to the board!

Just change the fluids, spark plugs, wires and enjoy! They are very stout cars and easy to work on.

[Dave04]

Welcome to the group... trust me, you will get lots of recommendations from these guys/girls. You'll even find a lot of folks that will be willing to help you work out those kinks.

[channelmaniac]

Hi I'm a new Miata owner, I just got a 92' model, it's very slick, we love it!! I'm working on all the kinks and given the year a good tune up, will post some pics as the work progress.....any recomendations?

Nope... just use what you are comfortable with. The Miata is known for eating spark plug wires - you'll probably want to replace 'em every 30k miles to keep her in top running condition. Some use dino oil, others use synthetic...

As far as working it over, you'll want to drain & refill the transmission and differential with Mobil 1 75w-90 gear oil - that probably hasn't been done ever in the car, unless you bought it from one of us.

Check under the CAS (The round thing on the back left corner of the valve cover) for any oil leaks - the O-ring might need replacing. It's a common source for leaks.

After that check yer belts and hoses... all the normal stuff like coolant too. It may need to be flushed. One thing that is commonly overlooked is the clutch and brake fluids. Those need to be periodically flushed with new fluid. We're overdue for a tech day to do that but it's been too dang hot out. If your clutch fluid is low, keep an eye on it - the clutch slave cylinder may need replacing. It's an easy 20 minute job and a common repair item.

Other than that, you'll get hooked on modifying the car. The most common mods will be roll bars and new shocks. Many of us prefer the aftermarket AGX adjustable shocks. Best bang for the buck.

Oh, and: Welcome to the madness!

Raymond

[sammm]

Welcome aboard! Good luck with the car and let us know if we can help!

Thanks for already chipping in to be a supporter too!

[POS Racing]

Thanks for already chipping in to be a supporter too!

Yes very nice!

Good to see another west sider! Where ya at in Keller??

Let us know how we can help!

[Majik]

Welcome to the board. Hopefully we can help with any issues. Look forward to meeting you at an event sometime.

[Treibenschnell]

Welcome aboard!!

[onething]

What they said

[black roadster]

Hello and props to you for being a supporter. Some of the goons that have been here for months still are free loaders.

[Sharpie]

Color, condition, miles, future plans for it, We want to know it all Congrats!

[Treibenschnell]

Hey, hey!! Check that out! Thanks for supporting the site!

[adlin20]

Thanks for all the responces. The car in getting a new timing belt job done, this past wknd, i got new whees for it ( a set of 1999 originals), so Im geeting the fever started.LOL. Next will be a roll bar and improving the sound system..as for the color is the blue mariner, the interior are in exelent conditions, no fading or tears,have 165k, and rides strong. It's a Miata 165k is just breaking in periot....the paint is in fair conditions, new top. I'm going to change the rest of the fluids as mentioned in here, and ENJOY riding it.......

[adlin20]

Ohh, and I'm in the Alta Vista and Keller Hicks area....will love to get together with others and exchange ideas, i do light mechanic so I know my way around a wrench.....

[Darron65]

Welcome!!

Umm, is your Miata behind the truck?

[adlin20]

No, don't have a pic of it jet. As soon as i do I'll posted.This is my other baby...

[Majik]

No, don't have a pic of it jet. As soon as i do I'll posted.This is my other baby...

Talk about diversity...

[Treibenschnell]

...the color is the blue mariner...

And no pictures? For shame, for shame....

[adlin20]

For all of you how want so see pics, as soon as the car comes back from the shop I'll post some, still looking for the thermostat housing, when the mechanic took it out it broke in two, it was glue with poxy and no termostat in it!!!

[adlin20]

Hey channelmanic, how much Mobil 1 75w-90 gear oil do I need? This will be my next project, also did the rool bars that are selling in ebay a good deal? Thanks for your input.....