Day Two - Removing the air cleaner and hoses

It was just gnawing at me. I was going to wait until next weekend to do any more work on the car, but the task seemed so simple that I just wanted to do it. Although my back was still sore, I just had to get the air cleaner components out. I think I just wanted it out of the way so I can see more of the engine.

So, it was fairly easy. Removed the three bolts that held the air cleaner box. Also removed the hose to the intake manifold and the smaller breather hose to the valve cover. Also disconnected the sensors around the air cleaner box and left the harness dangling in the engine bay.

On a side note, I found a used 2000 Miata in good condition being offered for sale in Redwood City for $11k. Pretty good price for a car that has only 46K miles on it. I was considering it, but I was already in the process of getting a used Saturn for about $3K so I have a daily car while the Miata is being worked on. If I decided to buy the 2000 Miata, that would be it and I would be done. There's no money left to attempt fixing my 1999. I would have to get rid of my dead Miata in that case. I wasn't ready to do that, so I decided to pass. The Saturn isn't a done deal yet, but should be soon. I need something reliable to get me to work. If things fall through, though, the 2000 might still be a slim possibility. If that were the case, this journey would come to an abrupt end.