After a little thinking. I think fixing compressor will be taking quite bit of work in time wise hence more $$ compare to replace it. This is based on if I can find good working condition second hand compressor. Not sure if this is good or bad idea... My question in this post is that if I remove the...

Trevor wrote: Greetings Ben,

Yes, I mean the magnetic clutch. The clutch could contain a friction material which could be slipping, overheating and giving off the stuff you describe.

Trevor.

Thanks a heap, Tervor.
I'll check with local garage and now I have something to tell them what to look for.

Ben

Thanks, I may bring it to the garage.
A Clutch you mean the magnetic clutch inside the compressor?

My car is actually running fine but I'm bit worried and wondering about what is the black rubbery (more like tar) looking staff in front (inside) of the compressor pulley .

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks for reply.
I'm glad someone actually try to help me. Anyone has a pic?

Oh, the air-con seems to be run but it's very weak even the coolest setting compare to when I have got the car first time.

to me it's NOT looks ok. I had big smoke and some melted rubber like substance spraying in inside the engine room and mostly event on the back side of bonnet/hood. It was diagnosed it could be an accessory belt and both are changed. So, that was about month ago and I cleaned the black rubber as much...

This link might help.
http://www.miata.net/garage/torque.html

Hi, all. I have got a pair of Navra Compac 80 fog (not a driving). It fits resonantly well as not too big or small. It comes with some components to wire but because there is missing fuse box and so on I bought pre-wired pack include fuse relay and so on. I would like to use the fog when the parking...

When your tyres are straight at centre, your steering wheel also straight?
(just to eliminate easy one...)
I would check that first but other wise many of other member here would give you more accurate answer.

I have an MX5mart windblocker, but instead of using the flimsy upholstery plugs it came with to mount it I used bolts and big flat washers which holds it much more solidly. I have same idea. Could you share what size bolt you have used? At moment I have those nylon archer and metal screw with large...

I got a pair of spring for pad from Ross (MX5Mart). Have you tried, him?

You may interested in those thread.

http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/viewtopic.php ... +stainless
http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/viewtopic.php ... streetbitz

Isn't it OEM (for NC)?

Rubber is actually a tube. So, it feels spongy and it's normal.
Cable is on the side but not exactly at the edge as I remember, feel it inch or two inwards. While half close the top, you can slip your hand between fabric and frame/metal fitting.

...at least mine...

Word of caution on Vaseline, it used to be called petroleum jelly, which will perish natural rubber. I'm not sure what the window rubbers are made of, if synthetic they should be fine, if not.... uh ohhhh.... but you could just play safe and use silicone grease, which feels the same as Vaseline but...

Have you properly adjust your latch? http://www.miata.net/garage/latch_adjust.html Side rubber sealer fits well against window? Those old rubber become hard and to conditioning this you can... believe or not ... use Vaseline gel. Spread it on the rubber in very thin coat. I found this "Vaseline gel"...

I have Momo Corse 350mm on my NA. It's very good with manual steering lack. All black and yellow/red logo. A shop messed the hone button with another model and I've got blushed silver one so I was using the original momo buttons for while. After I installed some other Momo staff, I have replaced but...

Unless yours a rare special edition like (J-Special, M1, M2, the first limited V Special - not mass produced V-Spec) and very low mirage, I think not quite worth keeping it as original. I would rather enjoy personalising as this car is very good for. There are so many compatible accessories and modi...

96 RON fuel (i.e. Premium in NZ) is around about what is considered 'Regular' in Japan. Premium fuel in Japan is closer to 99 RON (i.e. BP Ultimate 98 RON) I think "regular" in Japan is RON octane 89, "premium" RON 96, but perhaps extra premium grade is also available, as it is here. Perhaps Ben ca...

1994, in Japan, if I remember correctly the hi-octane petrol is around 100 and regular was about 95. There was many car, especially hi performance one, was turned to take high octane petrol around 98+. Not sure the GT4 is one of them, but likely. PS. that the year (November) I got out form that coun...

dynofiend wrote: Education is the key, in all forms, not just driving skills.

I guess, you nailed it.

Timmo, enjoy your visit. I lived in Koto-ku my brother is still living in that area. Well, I agree that the training must be emphasise to make driver more knowledgeable for consequence of bad driving behaviour and so on. Yes to the basic check of own car (tyres, oil level and so on) should be a part...

Yes, "Wakaba" the second one is what I remembered and I used for first year. We need to put that on front and back. Thanks for pic! I must say, In Japan, we still have boy racer problem, but at least some system is in place to make effort for training. Quidam, Sound like you have enjoyed your stay. ...

Just you might be interested in how most Japanese people get licence. Obviously we need paper test fist for road code, low, ethics and s on on. Once you have this you can be a behind the wheel with person who has full licence (I think that's what the person need may be need some more). So much diffe...

Where I'm come from. We have to be 18 to get driving licence for car. Well, 16 for a motor cycle that is bit of worry, but you have to pass paper and practical test like getting a car driving licence and this one is bit harder. Yes, that is Japan. When I first heard it is 15 in this country, I was b...

Just to say thanks for all your attention and reply. It's all done and good as new . no more leak, I found some coolant leaked because of the old clamp was too weak. It was cleaned and clamp replaced.

PCV was OK, but I checked th price with Mazda.

valve is $30+GST and rubber bush is $8+GST.