Reason's Why...
04-22-2011, 12:22 AM
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Reason's Why...
I have gone through 4 catalytic converters in a year? 2 warm-up cats and 2 mid-pipe cats.
Stock 1999 miata, 5speed.
Cheap cats (first 2 were oem)? Engine running rich (but temp gauge reads normal)? Somebody out to get me?
Stock 1999 miata, 5speed.
Cheap cats (first 2 were oem)? Engine running rich (but temp gauge reads normal)? Somebody out to get me?
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04-22-2011, 01:17 AM
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It doesn't. I was only talking about 1 engine. Get it: "If THE." Granted my usage in that case was incorrect, but, 's in addition to showing ownership can also imply "is" such as in the word "it's" which actually means, "it is"
As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
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As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
/rant
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04-22-2011, 09:35 AM
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As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
/rant
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When you're on a site, any site, that requires the use of communication, specifically through the wirtten word, it is courteous to have some sort of respect for language arts.
To maunder around in such a opprobriuos manner opens you up for raillery.
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04-22-2011, 10:01 AM
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No, my car hasn't been running rough, misfiring or showing any other signs I've noticed. It hasn't thrown any engine codes except for the ones related to failing catalytic converters, but I'm aware running rich could damage the cats, I just wish there was some other sign before I have to spend $99 on an engine diagnostic with my repair shop.
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04-22-2011, 10:11 AM
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codrus has it right, weak ignition coils in the 99's are a very common problem. I picked up my car really cheap because it would barely move under it's own power. I told the dealer I'd buy it if they'd let me work on it in the back for an hour. Jacked the thing up, busted the cat out, drove it home and replaced the coils.
Post in the WTB section, enough of us that have converted to coil on plugs that there should be plenty of extra stock 99 coilpacks laying around that someone is willing to sell you.
Post in the WTB section, enough of us that have converted to coil on plugs that there should be plenty of extra stock 99 coilpacks laying around that someone is willing to sell you.
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04-22-2011, 10:29 AM
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It doesn't. I was only talking about 1 engine. Get it: "If THE." Granted my usage in that case was incorrect, but, 's in addition to showing ownership can also imply "is" such as in the word "it's" which actually means, "it is"
As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
/rant
As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
/rant
Way to freak out, though.
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04-22-2011, 11:50 AM
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It doesn't. I was only talking about 1 engine. Get it: "If THE." Granted my usage in that case was incorrect, but, 's in addition to showing ownership can also imply "is" such as in the word "it's" which actually means, "it is"
As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
/rant
As I said, it was a bastardization on my part, but try and keep up. And holy ****, really? On my nuts for apostrophe usage on a car forum? i wUd UnDeRsTanD iF i tAlK'd LiEk tHiZ, but seriously, I use capitalization and punctuation and you get me on a misplaced apostrophe? At least get my intended usage right. Context son!
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