Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #160
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   From: SAMUEH01@MCRCR6.MED.NYU.EDU
Subject: Re: Vibration
   Date: Fri, 3 Feb 1995 13:39:18 -0500

Alex:  As you know there was a catalytic converter recall for the 90s
and possibly the 91s.  If yours is a 90 and maybe a 91 you might
complain since the reason that Mazda initiated the recall was that the
catalyst seemed to become unbonded which might lead to inefficient
function of the converter.  Since this was a known problem you might
get them to take care of the problem.  Also, there may be a longer
warranty for the emission controls system.  On many cars its 5 years. 
I don't have my Miata manual with me but someone may know what the
emmisions control warranty is on the Miata.  I would check both areas
above before I paid the dealer to replace the converter.  Also, I'm
sure that you can buy the OEM converter for a significant discount and
than have it installed.  It should take less than 40 minutes to
install.

Herb Samuels