Miata Mailing List: April 1996, Message #234
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   From: ERICMIATA@aol.com
Subject: Re: My crankshaft must be broken
   Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 14:26:12 -0500

In a message dated 96-04-03 01:35:19 EST, mmillman@ptd257.al.intel.com (Miq
Millman) writes:

>Stop driving your Miata and turn it into a lovely lawn sculpture.  Just
think
>of all the money you'll save.
>

Well, actually, that's pretty much what it's become. I agree that this would
be the perfect solution, except for the unfortunate fact that, once in a
while, I need to go somewhere (the grocery store, work etc). Besides, I'd
feel kinda silly WALKING to Miata events....

>The other solution is to start shopping for a 1992/93 used engine and plop
it
>in, or if you are mechanically inclined, get just a short block from same,
>and reuse your old head and accessories.  ($850 vs $350 plus labor)

Is it any harder than changing the oil or the sparkplug wires? I've just
about figured them out......

Eric Evans
Delaware Valley Miata Club
red '90 doorstop (or is it a paperweight?)