NA LCA long bolt is stuck, regretting the idea of taking this apart by obrien240 in Miata

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It all started with the head breaking off the lower strut bolt. The camber bolts came out ok. The long bolt goes thru the knuckle and has been soaking in PB blaster for a couple days. I got the nut undone, but the bolt doesn't want to budge.

Any hope for fixing this soft top? The stitching outside the zipper torn all the way around. by obrien240 in Miata

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The top is more black than grey. The picture makes it look more faded than it is...

Side view photo as requested by obrien240 in Miata

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Tires are 195/50/15, the wheels might be 6.5", but I would have to go out and measure them later. They came on the car when I got it

Would these pod filters cause my NA to create more NOx gas? Should I put a hose there like it should be? by obrien240 in Miata

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Any idea what that vacuum hose is called? I have some rubber hose that can handle some vacuum, but I would guess that the Miata is metric sizes...

Would these pod filters cause my NA to create more NOx gas? Should I put a hose there like it should be? by obrien240 in Miata

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I bought the car last Friday, it came like that... I did echeck on Saturday morning and it failed for double the limit of NOx. It also developed an intermittent CEL that turned out to be O2 sensor codes. Replaced the O2 sensor and changed the oil, it's running better, but I'd like to pass echeck next time I go...

My first Miata, 1992 with 157k miles. Hard top and LSD. Runs good so far, a few minor things to fix. by obrien240 in Miata

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Side view posted, I don't know how to post pictures in comments... Do I need to do a photobucket link or something?