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Carbon - 16 Jul 2007 04:49 GMT

I like my MSM so much that I'm actually going to do my own maintenance.
And also, make plans for next summer when the warranty runs out. I just
ordered some books on Amazon (see below). Anyone know of any other good
ones? One called "The Enthusiast's Shop Manual" looked very good but
seemed more geared towards the NA. All suggestions welcome.

"Do It Up Mazda MX-5 [Miata/Eunos]: A practical guide to renovation on a
budget (Do it up!)" Paul Hardiman; Hardcover; $23.07

"Mazda MX-5 Miata: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. (Motorbooks Workshop)" Keith
Tanner; Paperback; $17.13

"Mazda Miata MX- 5 Performance Projects" Keith Tanner; Paperback; $14.93

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Iva - 17 Jul 2007 01:54 GMT

>I like my MSM so much that I'm actually going to do my own
>maintenance.
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> "Mazda Miata MX- 5 Performance Projects" Keith Tanner; Paperback;
> $14.93

I note on miata.net that there's an Enthusiast's Shop Manual for the
NB now. Don't know if it covers the MSM or not.
http://www.miata.net/faq/miata_publications.html

Iva & Vixen
2004 Classic Red
No more winkin' Miata

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Natman - 20 Jul 2007 17:17 GMT

>>I like my MSM so much that I'm actually going to do my own
>>maintenance.
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>NB now. Don't know if it covers the MSM or not.
>http://www.miata.net/faq/miata_publications.html

There is an edition of the ESM for the *1.8 liter engine*. However it
covers the 1.8 liter engine as used in ****NAs***. AFAIK, the NB is
not covered.

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Iva - 21 Jul 2007 02:11 GMT

>>I note on miata.net that there's an Enthusiast's Shop Manual for the
>>NB now. Don't know if it covers the MSM or not.
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> covers the 1.8 liter engine as used in ****NAs***. AFAIK, the NB is
> not covered.

Ah. Thank you - you've just saved me the cost of that book plus
return shipping!

Iva & Vixen
2004 Classic Red
No more winkin' Miata

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Chuck - 21 Jul 2007 21:47 GMT

Tanner's books are sometimes useful. What you really need to do is get a
copy of the Mazda shop manual for your model year.
Most of the more common books are either written around the NA's or not very
useful.
You might also think about getting "how do I" information from miata.net's
Garage section. or ask a question in one of the forums.
There is a lot of info not in the manuals that is easily available on
miata.net.

> >>I note on miata.net that there's an Enthusiast's Shop Manual for the
> >>NB now. Don't know if it covers the MSM or not.
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> 2004 Classic Red
> No more winkin' Miata

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Iva - 22 Jul 2007 01:30 GMT

Chuckwrote:

> Tanner's books are sometimes useful. What you really need to do is
> get a
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> on
> miata.net.

I think I just saw an ad for MMMiata that included workshop manuals -
the kind that go into a binder, not the pre-bound ones.......yeah, on
this page, about 1/2 way down...
http://www.mmmiata.com/catalogsite/books01.php

But they sure ain't cheap!

Iva & Vixen
2004 Classic Red
No more winkin' Miata

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