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Picked up a Engine hoist/leveler/engine stand for $150 from a guy in Vegas, only had been used once! Man I love a good deal. Was going to buy a hard top for $800 as well but decided I should wait to see what insurance does compensation wise.
In preparation for pulling the motor tomorrow I pulled off the front bumper/fenders/hood; I also removed the glass from the front windshield so I wouldn't have to deal with pieces popping off all the time. Mad respect to windshield folk, that shit is hard to get off! The fender bolts were seized but luckily this time I had my heat gun and a dead blow hammer to knock the corrosion off the threads so they would turn. There are some odd bolts in weird ass places in the fender and front bumper. Had to pull out the Haynes manual in a couple spots. Probably doesn't matter though, I honestly could just grab the sledge hammer and knock it off, but I might as well learn how to remove everything properly while it doesn't matter if I scratch/bend/wreck/strip something. Before I pull the engine ever wire/line/pipe is getting a piece of tape and the connecting end is getting a corresponding piece of tape...hopefully this way I can't screw it up too bad. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382784101 |
Looking good man, keep up the good work! Also, keep an eye out for the right miata, you will find it.
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Had to work for an employee today so didn't get the early start I wanted but here is the current state of things.
A.C disconnected Radiator drained and removed FMIC removed Electrical all labeled transmission drained of fluid https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382830761 Can you remove this mounting plate that the AC connected to? Or should you keep it for the pulley that is mounted to it? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382830761 Perfect cupholder for Peach iced tea and vodka(numb the pain of the body) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382830761 So what remains is: Disconnect PPF from transmission Disconnect driveshaft Disconnect wiring Motor-mounts ... Profit I hope. I'm sure I'm forgetting something but I need to eat some dinner before my stomach caves into itself. |
Don't forget to remove the shifter before trying to drop the tranny.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1067076)
Don't forget to remove the shifter before trying to drop the tranny.
Man, you're really making good progress. This would be stupid easy if I had another pair of hands to help but just doing it myself PLUS not ever working on a Miata before makes it slow work. Jesus thank you for the shifter comment, I totally spaced that!:facepalm: |
The AC bracket can come off. Leave it if you're keeping it, take it off and replace the bolt going into the oil pump unless you want a bad leak.
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Makes me sad, but also happy to see the progress moving forward. I'll try to get you that parts list. Today was more hectic than expected.
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Everything is done except pulling the bolts for the PPF and the motormounts. I'm going to pull the engine tomorrow when I have more energy and can be more careful when I pull it. Don't want to do this tired; especially since I dont want to damage any wiring of anything else delicate. Managed to pull out the turbo. Removing all the lines and piping and AC made it ridiculously easy to remove so I considered it one step easier in removing the engine. I am a little worried about the heavy corrosion on the studs and the manifold/turbo flanges. Going to get them milled flat and replaced with Iconol bolts/nuts. Rather not worry about a bolt breaking next time I install/remove it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 Weeping around the Valve cover, probably need to replace the gasket while I'm at it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 Oil return line looks kinked, should I replace it? Or is the restriction not bad enough to warrant that? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 Don't pull the fuel line off this...jesus christ fuel came pouring out of it. Luckily I had a rubber plug laying around...that could have gotten messy:facepalm: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 Ok so I'm guessing these 5 bolts are all that I need to remove for the PPF? Any special technique to drop the driveshaft out of the diff or does it just slide out? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 Also what is the best/easiest way to pull the motor mounts? From the top or through the bottom? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382854927 A huge thank you to all the are helping me with all this, you don't know how much it means to me. This is the first time I've done an engine pull and so I'm acting like a virgin nervous about playing the game "just the tip". I have an excel spreadsheet that matches with every corresponding number on every wire/plug/pipe/bolt. Hopefully it will be ridiculously easy to put it all back together again. |
Originally Posted by djp0623
(Post 1067105)
Makes me sad, but also happy to see the progress moving forward. I'll try to get you that parts list. Today was more hectic than expected.
Hope you had a good cruise! Sorry for bothering you during it. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067112)
Thanks Dave. They need copies of the actual receipts if you can manage that. I don't know why they need the aftermarket parts information since I thought reimbursement was laughable for that. Hopefully it doesn't make buying it back more expensive.
Hope you had a good cruise! Sorry for bothering you during it. EDIT: Anybody know how to get long term transaction history in paypal? I need to go back to 2008 or 2009. Would the insurance company accept current pricing for items. For instance if you went to diyautotune and priced the MS3x as replacement cost, would that work. There is $1k easy in just the engine parts. supertech pistons, mtuned rods, gaskets, billet oil pump gear, etc, MS3x $700 not including the knock module, ACT Xtreme clutch and pp is probably $350 - $450, manifold, dp, exhaust was $1200 iirc, hard top $800 - $1000, 3.636 r&P ~ $500, turbo $600 to $800, ic ? shocks were $400 plus revalve, springs and perches another $150, FCM NB top hat/bumpstop setup was another $200iirc, AEM wideband $140, seats $400, seat mounts $300, roll bar ~$500 All of these are parts we could get current prices on. .......This is making me sad again....... |
for the driveshaft, it's just 4x (i think 12mm) bolts where it bolts onto the diff, then the yolk just slides out.
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Depending on the angle of the trans, the fluid may poor out of the tail when you pull the driveshaft.
The six speed really liked the amsoil mtf, I think the ford stuff felt a little better, but it was twice the cost to fill the trans. I'd stick with the amsoil. Not sure if it matters for insurance purposes, but that is a 2004 mazdaspeed 6spd trans. |
I'm impressed by how well the car held up being flipped.
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067111)
Oil return line looks kinked, should I replace it? Or is the restriction not bad enough to warrant that?
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067111)
Ok so I'm guessing these 5 bolts are all that I need to remove for the PPF?
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067111)
Any special technique to drop the driveshaft out of the diff or does it just slide out?
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067111)
Also what is the best/easiest way to pull the motor mounts? From the top or through the bottom?
When installing, it can be tricky to get both sides lined up at the same time. Last time I installed, I had the passenger side mount bolted to the engine and left the driver side mount off. Got the engine in and the subframe nut on finger tight. This gave me a good reference point to make minor adjustment to line up and install the driver side. Easy-peasy. |
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffbucc View Post Oil return line looks kinked, should I replace it? Or is the restriction not bad enough to warrant that? That's actually a reinforced rubber hose under the SS braid. Doesn't really kink. I suspect it was rubbing or pressed by something. If it bugs you, you can replace. But it you didn't have any signs that the turbo oil drain was backed up (smoke/oil consumption/etc.), then there's no need. There's no pressure on this line, so not a safety hazard. |
Well the pain fairy decided to visit today and remind me how many times I slammed my hand into something when a bolt suddenly popped loose...hopefully 800mg of ibuprofen kicks in soon so I can start finish up.
I stripped the interior last night as well since I couldn't sleep. Soft-top, roll bar, door bars, seats, carpet, center console, rear shelf...basically everything but the dash and the steering wheel. Hopefully after the engine pull I can pull the suspension and the subframe. I'll be honest though, I don't know if I'll have the willpower to do it at that point. I think I should just be happy with the progress I've made in a couple days and not go to overboard.
Originally Posted by djp0623
(Post 1067128)
Anybody know how to get long term transaction history in paypal?
Originally Posted by djp0623
(Post 1067137)
I'm impressed by how well the car held up being flipped.
Originally Posted by djp0623
(Post 1067139)
I think I paid $40 to $50 to have that hose custom made. I would reuse it if you can. You like how I had the oil pan bung welded into the pan??? Had I thought of it sooner the custom return line would not have needed an adapter. oops
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1067138)
Many awesome words
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1067169)
Well the pain fairy decided to visit today and remind me how many times I slammed my hand into something when a bolt suddenly popped loose...hopefully 800mg of ibuprofen kicks in soon so I can start finish up.
You, sir, are a glutton. Just think how much you'll appreciate your air compressor when you finally get one. |
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Well...that was anticlimactic. Which I suppose is a good thing but that popped out silly easy.
Glad it is done, now I only have to do this two more times and I may or may not have a running car again! (Dear FSM let it work when I put it back together) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382909433 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382909433 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382909433w Is this normal for the PPF bolt with the bushing to be like this? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1382909433 |
No, that PPF bolt looks like it's been ground down for some reason. Would be worth sourcing another.
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Holy cow, someone got angry at that poor bolt.
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