Miata Mailing List: August 1992, Message #46
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Subject: Factory Defects
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From: josh@kingsx.SanDiego.NCR.COM
Subject: Re: Factory Defects (was RE: suspension promblems)
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> On a similar note, my catalytic converter had to be replace last month after
> some of the screening inside the converter came loose and made an awful
> rattling noise.  It sounded like a heat shield had come loose and was just
> vibrating against the pipes at around 2800 rpm.
> 

My catalytic converter was replaced three months ago (just as my warranty was about
to expire) with the same symptoms as you experienced.  One other thing that has been
bothering me, although it is a trivial cosmetic flaw, is the 3/4" black strip on both
doors where the window rolls down.  It's real scratched up and becomes especially 
'gummy' in the heat.  Has this bothered anyone else, and has Mazda replaced it?

Also, has anyone had any luck in having 'defects' fixed free of charge even though
there car is out of warranty.  I realize that there aren't many of us who currently
have cars out of warranty yet, but are there any experiences out there?

Josh Mereminsky
NCR Corporation - E&M San Diego
josh.mereminsky@SanDiego.NCR.com