New to the miata scene, whats up
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New to the miata scene, whats up
What's up my names Jeff, I'm from Inwood, Wv i'm 24, I like long walks on the beach and ice cream.. j.k.. xP
I just picked up a 95 1.8ltr, Its my first Miata
All stock, I live 15 minutes from Summit point raceway, im planning on joining the miata club. I had a few 240's with Sr's, couple bimmers, and too many hondas. I gotta say this miata is my favorite car ive ever owned. Well this is my little diamond in the rough, Lmk what you think
I just picked up a 95 1.8ltr, Its my first Miata
All stock, I live 15 minutes from Summit point raceway, im planning on joining the miata club. I had a few 240's with Sr's, couple bimmers, and too many hondas. I gotta say this miata is my favorite car ive ever owned. Well this is my little diamond in the rough, Lmk what you think
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Thx guys, I just plan on tightening it up a little and making her stick better for now, after winter I think i may boost it. I know im looking for a hardtop also. Im not going to drift it, id just get a beat to hell 240 for that lol, i actually like this car. One thing tho, I have a sticky lifter on cold start and sometimes when its warm it will tap for a little when i start it. Any ideas on fixing that issue?
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Thx guys, I just plan on tightening it up a little and making her stick better for now, after winter I think i may boost it. I know im looking for a hardtop also. Im not going to drift it, id just get a beat to hell 240 for that lol, i actually like this car. One thing tho, I have a sticky lifter on cold start and sometimes when its warm it will tap for a little when i start it. Any ideas on fixing that issue?
That's just how they are. Theres a few different thing I've heard people use to fix lifter tick, but I've always just put good synthetic oil in the car and it doesnt tick 95% of the time. It ticks for 5-10 seconds on a cold start, and after a hot restart ticks for a little longs, maybe 1-2 mins. But ALWAYS goes away. doesn't bother me.
I've read anything from running ATF through the motor (for the detergent factors), to running seafoam, mystery oil, etc. Search around and there are a few things you can try.
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+1 ATF. I used it in a 1.8 that had been sitting for 4+ years...you would not believe the lifter racket coming out of that engine when I first got it...neverending. Drained 2qt of the old oil and replaced with ATF, let it idle for 30 min, drove it for 5-10, drained everything and refilled with Rotella. Now only ticks for a few seconds at startup.
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