Mazda Miata (MX-5) This compact RWD model, offered with many engines options for those are who want to cruise with the top down in a base model, or hit the track in one of the high performance models, has been a popular model since its introduction.

'90 Miata oily plugs

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Old 03-11-2006 | 10:34 AM
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I hope this hasn't been covered before (I'm a newbie here). The Mrs. has a 1990 Miata that has suddenly started to foul-out 2 plugs. Once the car gets over 60 mph it smoothes out but below 60 it jerks terribly which prompted me to change the plugs and discover the problem. Any suggestions??


Thanks in advance.

Rick
 
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Old 03-11-2006 | 10:56 AM
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Default RE: '90 Miata oily plugs

Further research sez that the valvue cover gasket should be replace since the oil in actually in the wells.

Any other thoughts? NAPA's price is $30.00.
 
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Old 03-13-2006 | 12:48 PM
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The factory gasket it $21.19 at Finish Line Performance. They sell some other goodies for your wife's car that you might be interested in.
 
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Old 03-14-2006 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks. Found one at a local parts house for $17.00.
That and a set of wires made her purr (without leaking).



Rick
 
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