This all-colour practical book provides expert advice on how to breathe new life into a used and perhaps tired example of the MX-5/Eunos/Miata, a modern-day classic. From preventative maintenance to the renewal of worn components and details of known problems and how to fix them, the down-to-earth, comprehensively illustrated text provides all the information to enjoy an MX-5/Eunos/Miata on a budget.
With the aid of over 500 colour illustrations, and numerous step-by-step procedures, this book tells you:
- The story of the MX-5/Eunos/Miata development and evolution
- What to look for and what to avoid when buying a second-hand MX-5/Eunos/Miata
- How to carry out all the recommended routine maintenance/servicing procedures, from oil level checking to cam belt (timing belt) renewal
- How to renew components that commonly need attention on high-milage cars, including suspension components, the clutch, and the window-lift mechanism
- How to renew easily damaged body components, including the hood (soft-top) and nose-cone
- Advice on carrying out simple modifications, such as fitting upgraded lighting, uprated brakes and modified instrument dial faces
- specifications for all MX-5 models up to 2005
- Listings of MX-5/Eunos/Miata clubs and specialists
Covers MX-5 Mk1, Mk2 and 'Mk2.5' models (1989-2005) (this book was originally published as 'Do it up! Mazda MX-5')
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