Under the leather faux boot is the real rubber shift boot. I was also greatly helped by the YouTube video posted by Miata Mike, self-proclaimed King of the Miatas. The turret service info was found at and I’m grateful to the contributors who provided both a step-by-step tutorial, along with a list of suggested replacement parts. It does not share its oil with the rest of the gearbox. ![]() ![]() The turret is an oil-filled box at the rear of the transmission, in which the shift rod connects to the external shift linkage. However, it says nothing of servicing the shifter “turret”. My Miata service book, published not by Mazda itself but by an independent publisher, is quite good. Here was a case where online forums provided information not to be found in a service manual. Since e-brake adjustment requires removal of the center console, I combined that with servicing the shifter. The first item to be tackled, the brakes, wasn’t started until March, and still needs bleeding and parking brake adjustment before it’s crossed off the list. The to-do list for the ’93 Miata, drawn up last November, included: rear brake service, transmission service, new lights, new tires, and an engine compartment detail. EDT on April 15, it is 38 degrees F outside, and the rain and wind make it feel like 31F. (As I sit here composing this missive at 7:24 p.m. What happened? Where did the winter go? Of course, I ask that based on the CALENDAR, not on the actual WEATHER. The PLAN was to spend free time during this past winter working on the Miata.
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