Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #169
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From: 	Keith Tanner <keith@miata.net>

Subject: Re: maintenance items: where to buy?

Date: 	Wed, 1 Oct 1997 15:24:33 +0000



>     1. How do I fill the differential fluid? Do I need some kind of hand   

>                pump, if so, where can I get one?



You don't need a pump - just run a hose from the engine bay with a funnel

at the top.  



>     2. For bleeding brake lines: Do auto parts shops carry that "Miti-Vac" 

>                I believe it is called to bleed brake lines or do I have to 

>                mail-order for it? What kind of suction pump do you use to  

>                remove the brake fluid from the reservoir and where can I   

>                get one?



You don't need a pump - just get a friend to sit in the driver's seat and

push the appropriate pedals.  



>     3. Spark plug and wire replacement: 



You don't need a pu....  Oh, sorry.  Got carried away there.  I didn't put

any slicone grease on my NGK's when I installed them three years ago, and

they came off fine when I was doing the last service.  Mind you, it's

probably not a bad idea.  Maybe I just got lucky.



Keith and Baby, who only uses pumps when she wants to

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