Posted on Jan 19, 2009

Engine occassionally stalls

Hi
I've just bought a gorgeous 1990 MX5 Eunos, and although it sounds brilliant, when you rev it- if you let it go back to idle it sometimes custs out. Has anyone got any ideas? I'd be really grateful as I have no idea what it is? Dont worry that I'm a girl, I know my way round an engine!

Thanks in advance

Sharron, Kendal

uksassy1 Jan 20, 2009

Thanks I'll give it a try :)

Thanks I'll give it a try :)
miataguy Jan 21, 2009

it may be the air intake box/tune (I don't know what it is called). The motor mounts wear out, then the motor vibrates and the fan belt pully wears a hole in it, very small, but enough to change the air intake pressure, then it stalls when you are not giving enough gas...I am looking for a stock replacement part. It is fixed only with tape for now.
Hope this is it for you too.
Jeff in Orange County CA

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Hi there i do have the same model and had same problem with my car so try to increase the idel to 1000rpm on idel it should solve the problem . hope that helps pliz do send me the rating will really appricate

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