What causes a vacuum leak in a Miata?
Instructions are in the Miata.net Garage. New throttle body and ISCV gaskets. It could be an internal leak. Remove the EGR valve and test it for leaks. If you can blow through it, it’s bad. This is a vacuum leak you can’t hear when the engine is running.
Are there any idle problems with my Miata?
One of the common issues Miata owners face when their cars begin to age is idle problems. The idle problem the engineers needed to solve is one of unknown variable load. To solve this problem, the engineers introduced the ISCV or IACV.
What kind of alternator does a Miata have?
A new manual trans NA8 alternator is only a 65 amp unit. Auto trans cars got 70 amp units. That’s… pitiful. Even in stock form, if you pull up to a traffic light with your A/C, wipers, radio, and headlights on, the system struggles to keep up.
Why does my Miata have a short nosed crank?
These are known to fail and cause engine running issues. Search engine use with the words MIATA SHORT NOSED CRANK should get you more reading than you wanted. Check the clean air crossover tube for leaks and cracks. Adjust the throttle cable to remove any excess slack. Be sure that the throttle still closes completely.
When did the alternator die on my Mazda Miata?
1999 Mazda Miata – Steps to remove an alternator, so you can replace it with a new one. Installation is the reverse steps. This is a pretty easy task to do, with minimal tools. My alternator died around 140,000 miles. The battery light would come on, and strangely go away whenever I was at 4000 rpm.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Miata?
I going to buy a 94 miata with 88,571k miles on the car. My mechanic said that the only problem with the car is that the oil pan begin to leak and it needs to be change. does anybody know how much will this cost to replace the oil pan or (gasket). and will the insurance be really exspensive because i’m a 17 yrs olds male.
Instructions are in the Miata.net Garage. New throttle body and ISCV gaskets. It could be an internal leak. Remove the EGR valve and test it for leaks. If you can blow through it, it’s bad. This is a vacuum leak you can’t hear when the engine is running.
Why does my Miata idle at lower rpm?
If the engine changes speed between hose attached and finger closing the leak (ignore that moment it’s leaking wide open) you have a leak in that vacuum circuit. Generally the engine will run at a lower RPM after the vacuum leak is fixed and you’ll have to let more air in the idle air bleed screw (turn it counterclockwise)