So I bit the bug. Found this rust-free, perfect interior gem with 114K at auction this morning. Yeah, it's a '90, but I get a hard-top included. Now the Mr2 is definitely for sale! Now to work out shipping from Missouri to Atlanta (-+ 400.00 bucks on company perks)
Please welcome my new DD/Track beater.
Excellent find!
I loved my '90. Probably my favorite Miata of those that I have owned. Light, rev happy.
Rebuild the shifter, replace the hardened rubber hoses, do the timing belt and water pump and a tune-up. Change fluids. Check radiator because the plastic tanks can get weak. By 114k the stock shocks are worn out. A nice set of shocks and stiffer, shorter springs would really bring back the handling.
Enjoy!
M3Loco wrote: So I bit the bug.
Usually people get bitten by the bug 
Gee, a red '90 with a hardtop, that sure looks awful familiar.
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Nice find. Mine will actually likely be up for sale in the next month or so. I now have 2, which the wife says is one too many.
I'd keep an eye on the pulley.
If the motor is healthy, I may go ahead and change the pulley/bolt to prevent a future problem.
z31maniac wrote: I'd keep an eye on the pulley. If the motor is healthy, I may go ahead and change the pulley/bolt to prevent a future problem.
Will do. I'm already in contact with RSpeed here in Atlanta. They are going to do a once-over on it when it comes in.
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Sorry to disagree but unless Rspeed or someone experienced tells you that the pulley wobbles too much, dont touch that pulley. Most of the short nose pulley issues are caused by bad mechanics, not a mechanical issue. If the pulley has survived this long and never been touched, now is not the time to intervene. The short nose issue is that the design just doesnt tolerate much abuse ie air guns used to remove/replace/tighten the pulley bolt. It wont fail on its own in my 20yrs of NA miata ownership(approx 14 cars) experience. YMMV
If its possible to do without taking the crank nose apart, DONT. (unless its loose)
I lost a 1.8 to a crank nose, so its not just a short nose that a PO (or PO's mechanic) can bork up for you.
Yea, I think I'd agree with leaving well enough alone when it comes to the crankshaft nose. You don't need to remove that bolt to change the timing belt.
Sweet! I always like the 1.6 cars better than all the rest. I especially miss my '91.
whenry wrote: Sorry to disagree but unless Rspeed or someone experienced tells you that the pulley wobbles too much, dont touch that pulley. Most of the short nose pulley issues are caused by bad mechanics, not a mechanical issue. If the pulley has survived this long and never been touched, now is not the time to intervene. The short nose issue is that the design just doesnt tolerate much abuse ie air guns used to remove/replace/tighten the pulley bolt. It wont fail on its own in my 20yrs of NA miata ownership(approx 14 cars) experience. YMMV
Thx, I'll leave it up to the experts.
whenry wrote: Sorry to disagree but unless Rspeed or someone experienced tells you that the pulley wobbles too much, dont touch that pulley. Most of the short nose pulley issues are caused by bad mechanics, not a mechanical issue. If the pulley has survived this long and never been touched, now is not the time to intervene. The short nose issue is that the design just doesnt tolerate much abuse ie air guns used to remove/replace/tighten the pulley bolt. It wont fail on its own in my 20yrs of NA miata ownership(approx 14 cars) experience. YMMV
It's due for a timing belt in a few thousand miles.
I'd go ahead and do it and ensure the bolt/pulley is done correctly.
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