JUNKYARD ARRIVAL! Will This '94 Miata RUN After Being Parked For 11 Years? Possibly Abandoned!?

[@robotcantina8957]

I'm disappointed that Blue didn't make an appearance.

[@johnperez6006]

I'm thinking blue needs a hot little red handle girlfriend.

[@Erik_Swiger]

I think about Blue all the time, in my daily life. I see something and I think, If only Blue were here..."

[@AgentLokVokun]

How do you think he gave it the motivation to run off screen?

[@m.kriddick2731]

This is like Batman without Robin...

[@chrisa7832]

Blue would have been able to start it

[@twillison8824]

I genuinely hope there's a special place in hell for the person who decided it'd be a good idea to replace oil pressure gages with idiot lights.

[@samoliver3242]

I bought our family's old 02 S10 and it has been SO nice to actually see the oil pressure now. In my previous cars I just had the oil light

[@twillison8824]

@samoliver3242 I had the family S10 too, a 91 short box with a 4.3L.

[@CaptainSpadaro]

Cost, plus people don't understand numbers these days.

[@ANDYblacks13]

And water temp gauges for a red light saying "call the tow truck I'm done we have melted into a blob

[@samoliver3242]

@@twillison8824 mines a shortbox 2.2. slowest thing ever, but fun to drive

[@johnphillip4804]

Years ago I dated a young lady whose father had bought her a 94 red convertible Miata. She and I drifted apart but I've always missed her beautiful Miata.

[@Smakheed]

Should've kept it tight in the bends...

[@benda18]

I knew that girl and can vouch.

[@vincenthoefler]

The fact that you recognized those ML headlights in the trunk almost instantly really shows your experience with the 90’s and 00’s era, and I dig it. Great video man!

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Nice job bringing her back to life. You know your engines, electronics and tricks.

[@kirks06G35]

I was yelling fuel pump relay at the screen because I had 97 Miata that I let sit for years and had to go through the same steps this is a great instructional video keep them coming it would've been great to have when I got my Miata going. Love the channel keep up the great work.

[@neilmckellar5899]

Eric, you are the Miata whisperer! To reserect that engine while filming with one hand was impressive!

[@Erik_Swiger]

I have a 2000 Corolla with 210,000 miles on it. It is truly a beater with a heater. It is my first beater car, ever, where the air conditioning still works. In fact, everything on the car works. Personally, I'm a big Honda fan, but Toyota has really impressed me the last few years that I've had this car. In that sense, I'm not too surprised that your A/C still works.

[@solderbuff]

I think, Mazda and Toyota have similar design philosophies, except that Mazda makes cars more fun, while Toyota - more reliable.

[@KevinMiller-lh9ur]

Had a 98 Corolla up to about 5 yrs ago when it was totalled by a pickup truck. 5 speed manual was fun to drive and got 32-33 mpg around town, 38-39 highway.

[@mattb.2359]

Toyotas just need basic maintenance to go the distance. They are "cheap" and affordable.

[@TheCRTman]

Got 229,000 miles on my 2013 corolla right now lol

[@anon1066]

My 07 has 212k. Hope to take it to 300k.

[@stevenbissonnette7893]

its truly a shame this got scrapped. Awesome video as always!

[@privatehand]

A 30-year-old Miata. Have they really been around that long? Man, I'm old. (Good work on the car, dude! You're an inspiration.)

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

You are the Miata whisperer thanks for sharing great video

[@ANDYblacks13]

A simple recipe of a man and a car that is quality entertainment, please never change how you do these will it run vids or the engine teardowns it's all very watchable

[@JP-vs1ys]

Eric, more of these getting Copart buys running please. I always learn something from these troubleshooting videos where the tear downs are more predictable (they didn't change their oil). The tricks you use on these are just awesome.

[@wenthailiu9473]

I bought a Alternator for a 93 Miata from you. Works great! I bought a little red 93 for my daughter. I was insistent that she learn how to drive a standard. Love watching your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@johnalees99]

Videos like this make me miss my 93 NA MX-5/Miata even more. One of the easiest cars to work on and one of the most satisfying to own and drive. I sure would love to have another one.

[@SanDiegoHarry1]

I had a '93 and a '96 and boy does this bring back memories (currently have a 2010)

[@hav0c134]

If I lived closer, I would love to work for you! I love your passion for cars and your dedication to things that most people would throw away and disregard is commendable and special in this day and age. Great video, as always!

[@BenLam20]

I do cars + miata = the best videos

[@TrueCanad1an]

I do Miatas

[@jro7075]

as a guest been enjoying your videos did not thunk that miata would start even with that gas in tank and the wiring how you figured that out was amazing and the engine did not sound bad that was amazing thing to see you kept trying and did not stop till it started very impressive !!!!!!!! JRo

[@frank3RV4]

Hi Eric! I can see why you like Miatas! My wife has a 2001 Miata. We park it for the winter and every spring it fires right up and seems eager to be driven. I have become a Miata fan as I taken care of the car over the years. Plus, it is a hoot to drive! I really like to see you do your thing with these cars! Thanks for posting this. I have been inspired to take my wife’s Miata for a drive. Don’t tell her though…

[@jerrylayman58]

Speaking as the owner of a 2010 Miata with less than 80K on the clock, I approve of this video.

[@davidwiggins3451]

Resurrecting anything that would otherwise go for scrap is a worthwhile endeavor in my book. Your knowledge of these cars, and your expertise with a hammer and punch to cure a misfire, is both impressive and entertaining.

[@timlee4204]

Thanks, Eric. It's good to see someone who knows his way around electronic stuff. Thanks for taking us along.

[@slicedbread9003]

Good save. The engine sounds great after sitting for so long. I think that the wires were tin coated copper, not aluminum. Although, the diameter was larger than would have thought would be necessary for copper wire. Then again, it doesn't matter. It funny that I had a 1973 Mazda and they used the same compressed bellybutton lint under the carpets back then.

[@gregkimura5906]

I'm impressed! Very nice job getting the old Miata running. Those old Miata's are something else! And it ran pretty well on old, old gas too!

[@johndiaz7240]

You are a miracle worker, I want one . Reminds me of the MGB I had in the 60’s minus the reliability. Thanks ,you deserve success.

[@seanwalsh999]

And the rattles.

[@TheCamper83]

Love the hammer trick. Getting chemo today so "Thanks for making me smile today".

[@bobcoats2708]

Chemo 😢 I wish you the best.

[@budlanctot3060]

I don't understand, where were you hammering to free up the injectors?

[@daviddutoit]

Of all the videos you do, these types are by far my most favorite

[@ukgun1]

Brilliant work reusing stuff is mega...we need more people like you 🤗

[@chopperduel]

That was a fun video. A Miata expert bringing it back to life quickly. No nonsense.

[@ryanbernard5287]

If it hadn't worked, it could've been in a teardown video lol. Seriously glad that it lives on though. Love the videos man.

[@bobferranti5222]

Your smile after the percussive maintenance says it all!

[@wrxs1781]

Much enjoyed video from a Mazda owner of many years.

[@Mullspeed]

I’m no mechanic, but I am an engineer. I love your process for working the problem and knowing where the pitfalls are. As a Brit I am heartened to hear you use Jeremy clarkson as an example 😂

[@davebarron5939]

This was impressive, your Mata knowledge is 2nd to none. Cheers!

[@lancegraham7722]

These videos are great, also the yard walkabouts are good too, love seeing the stock america has as opposed to down under

[@peterjarratt2813]

I love watching your content and admire your recycling principles. Keep it up this world needs more like you.

[@magicdevile]

Love these vids, keep em coming. Never tired of miata content

[@BriandeJongNX-01]

Keep doing what you're doing Eric. Giving parts a second life is always better than the shredder. :)

[@dolssondko]

Loved this video, nicely done getting it going again. There's a real satisfaction to see something like this come back to life - especially with how simple it was (for you, not me, I have zero experience).

[@JohnD6280]

Watching Top Gear UK, really helps out a lot during those 'hard to diagnose' times.. Best tool for a BMW owner is a hammer!

[@TechMage299]

T harnesses are a thing now for alarms like 40 years after their conception. I would definitely recommend it over having a mess to remove the alarm in the future for whatever reason (usually dealerships complain). Also you should get a snack pack for all your efforts Eric! The dual flavor ones preferably!

[@wanderer7779]

Best kind of videos you do! I definitely would want to watch these more often!

[@matho2980]

I really appreciate your views on reducing waste, thanks for the great content 😊

[@killingtonsnowboarde]

Great video, I enjoy all your videos and this one shows just how well Japanese built cars are. Iove old Japanese sports cars also, thank you for sharing this one Eric, have a great day and we will look forward to seeing your next video Saturday night !!!!!

[@brade4690]

I love these videos man. Watching someone knowledgeable diagnose this stuff is invaluable for guys like me that never had someone show them how to work on cars. Gives me the confidence and inspiration to hopefully one day save a broken bucket of my very own. Appreciate ya buddy!

[@dangingerich2559]

Amazing that you could get that going. You got some talent.

[@jamesbeggs4324]

Eric, that thumbs up and smile made my day - THANK YOU! long time fan from Australia.

[@gabehartman6832]

I love the joy in your face when you get the last cylinder hitting!

[@theprobeius]

I really enjoy these episodes. It's a cool look at everything taking place before an engine on a stand.

[@wxdave5448]

I have a soft spot in my heart for Miatas. Got to drive my brother’s used 90’s Miata even before he did. Red of course. Fun car. Thanks for the video.

[@paulhaney6449]

Dude this was an awesome video. I need a merch option to buy “blue” tool bars with your logo & signature man! I’d have that in my essential tool kit!

[@gs1100ed]

Great video Eric! Keeping it REAL and keeping them alive. Makes me want to buy a Miata from you!

[@hondafrk]

These videos are honestly my favorites! Keep em up

[@yodasbff3395]

Awesome. Thanks for the mid week video.

[@Wayne-n4z]

Hey Eric! Merlin’s Old School KZbin posted a video 2 weeks ago where they pulled a boat and motor out of Lake Powell or was it Mead, by Las Vegas, been there 30 years under water. Cleaned it and did minimal to it and they Fired It Up. Top that!

[@gvxclassics]

I love Miata. I have 2 customers with them and love when they come in.

[@IanLandesman]

Awesome! Love the tear downs but this was super cool and would LOVE more!

[@indielol8914]

Always had a side of me that wanted to get one as a project car, thanks for the upload! Tempting me to buy one just to mess around/learn on 👍

[@petersomma4407]

Excellent video! Would love to see the rest of what you do with this engine to get it ready for sale.

[@matttownsend7119]

Agree - savinig usable parts from shredding is a noble cause.

[@gazzafloss]

I have a '99 NB with only 32,000 miles. I use Eric's Miata vids as a reference for where to look if there's a minor problem, saves having to pull my car apart.

[@ToeKnee75]

Keep up the good work, Eric!

[@solderbuff]

I love the simplicity! I hope Mazda comes up with a true hybrid so I can upgrade from my 2010 Mazda 3.

[@Bashman1981]

Well done! Keep the good stuff in circulation.

[@gordierock4106]

Thanks enjoyed that diagnosis you did! Cheers

[@the_bishop]

Great video! The fact that's basically running on varnish/kerosene is damned impressive.

[@innesm]

Another great video Eric. Glad you got it running. Only pity is, we never got to see Blue. Keep up the great work.

[@DarkMatter1965]

Thank you for making such interesting and entertaining videos. I like them very much.

[@DJ-sr9yq]

Love the content man. Between the engine tear downs and will it runs videos, you got an awesome channel. Keep it up bro!

[@AgentLokVokun]

o7 Finding your niche car to keep off the road for other people is god tier work.Keep it up.

[@TheTitanium11]

please keep with the will it run videos, i love it!

[@jeff2235]

Excellent work resuscitating that Miata! It really is a waste when machines are condemned unnecessarily. That happens way too much today.

[@mikeboden6899]

I love hanging out with you. Thanks!

[@jasonhovey815]

A win win for everyone. Love your videos. I’ve worked on cars my whole life and I can honestly say I’ve learned a few thing from you so thank you and keep them coming

[@RitzmanPerformanceMotorworks]

The Jeremy Clarkson comment was all I needed to drop a like. The rest was just a plus

[@aceprater5397]

that is amazing! the hammer time on the injectors. I would be scared to do that.

[@waynegalvin4639]

It’s a good video, I enjoy watching you figure out what the issues are.

[@gregoryweber7408]

sweet vid eric nice to hear there are parts to sell unusual content is still interesting content thanks

[@Akbar_Friendly_in_Cherno]

Really interesting fun video 👍🏼

[@TheVespap200e]

Nice save Eric! That hammer trick always makes me laugh.

[@Lucmatins]

I always admire how cheap cars are in some countries, specially the USA, and how much you can get if you're willing to fix stiff. I really wish getting a fun car like a Miata was this easy down here in Brazil.

[@EJBert]

Love watching great old cars getting recycled! Best part yet, not a computer in sight!

[@TheCRTman]

The old hammer trick is awesome. Such a shame this car was left to rot for so many years. Oh well. I feel like you saved it.

[@therealdojj]

Will it run? Obviously Will it run well? That's the exciting bit 🤣

[@dntkatz]

Glad to see that someone understands that things can have Value even if they are not pretty.

[@paulryan388]

Excellent content as always my good man 👍🏻 can’t wait to see the pentastar build for ray 😁

[@davestark2015]

Absolutely enjoyed the video !!!! It's always fun to watch the master at work !!! Cheers Sir 😊

[@AquaStall]

You are an amazing mechanic and vastly entertaining! I wish you every success!

[@d.davis2009]

Great job young man, as usual

[@boogerhead0]

Excellence in hammer-tapping. Good job. Nearby Miata will tell you about, soon.

[@gillesmallette2548]

i think you understood the real sense of `recycling`!!! bravo. (BTW, anybody ever told you that you look like Adam Sandler?

[@calebgriffiths9062]

Only much funnier!!

[@cadzag72]

I love that when the phone fell over, the cloud in the sky looked like a pig. The big pig mat in the sky is smiling down at you!

[@BjornHansen42]

This just increases my want for an older-model Miata (definitely -some- NA, because I want the pop-up headlights) whenever my '15 Abarth 500 has run its course.

[@raystevens1458]

Eric, you are the "MASTER" !

[@jamesmaynard3629]

That was awesome! Thanks for this video!!

[@Ricky-r4r]

You definitely know which buttons to push to start an engine! (Let alone all the other stuff it takes)

[@IOSALive]

I Do Cars, You're amazing! I hit the like button as soon as I saw it!

[@retro_88yota]

Make sure you save that condenser. The 94-97 parallel flow condensers are no longer available new and there is a decent amount of demand for good used ones.

[@markae0]

I love the video! It is great you saved the( still working) stuff from the landfill.