What did you do to your NB today?
#131
No sexy photos or fab skills to show off like Dem. I dropped my old 4.3 Open Diff out and began my 4.3 LSD swap. The PPF Sleeve on the front bolt was fused to the PPF and I had to hit it with heat, a chisel, and finally a pipe wrench to break it free (DAMN SALT). I have a new one on order.
I ended up making a big mess. The trans fluid started to run out with the ppf sagging as I was so focused on that bolt I wasn't paying attention. Then I decided to burn out the diff bushings and made an even bigger molten rubber mess that I ended up getting on the bottom of my shoes and consequently all over the garage.
As soon as the PPF sleeve arrives, I'll slap the Torsen back in with the new ES Bushings. I think while it's up, I'll tackle the Mazda Speed Motor mounts that I have had for 2 years as well.
I ended up making a big mess. The trans fluid started to run out with the ppf sagging as I was so focused on that bolt I wasn't paying attention. Then I decided to burn out the diff bushings and made an even bigger molten rubber mess that I ended up getting on the bottom of my shoes and consequently all over the garage.
As soon as the PPF sleeve arrives, I'll slap the Torsen back in with the new ES Bushings. I think while it's up, I'll tackle the Mazda Speed Motor mounts that I have had for 2 years as well.
#138
Changed out the radiator on my 2001 LS which had started turning brown. No leaks yet but the color change was a bad sign. I got the KOYO from Amazon and an OEM cap from Rosenthal since I understand the Stant caps don't do well in Miata's for some reason. The hardest part was removing the underbody plastic. The rest was easy: pull out the radiator with fans attached, move fans to new one, install.
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#140
Thanks for the feedback. I put back everything I took off. The KOYO was an exact fit with no modifications needed at all. Several people on the forum at Miata.net recommended it highly. Some of them had problems with the Stant cap and switched to the OEM.