The other day, I saw some vulnerable parts from under the body. When I actually removed it, I find it’s pretty sloppy. Welding of the engine mount is about 50% of the circumference. All manufacturers are similar, but the design section would have instructed them to be OK. In particular, MX-5 NA8C Series 2 is an model born in a storm of cost reduction. In addition,weld a reinforcing plate to the base of the lower arm. Weld all around the engine mount. First attach the bottom of the reinforcing plate and then tap it. Weld the mating part. Since the spot spacing is also rough, welded all the mating parts. The mating part with the frame was reinforced with particular attention. Rigid collar have become popular in the audio world these days, but the area around the holes is carefully reinforced. Smooths the mating surface with the frame. It is completed by painting.
This is a chronic disease due to being an open car. Side sill corrosion. A drain that drains water from the soft-top rain mall to the outside of the vehicle passes through the pillars and exits through the holes in the side sill. Since water remains in the gap due to the structure, it makes rot from the inside for a long time. Peel off the painted surface and cut out the corroded part. Treat the rusted areas inside with a rust preventive. Weld the iron plate. Sharpen the bulge and tap around to make a base for putty. Apply sheet metal putty and the base is finished. Leave it for a while to harden it. After this, polish with # 80.Move on to poly putty work.
First, jack up and fix it on the stand. At the same time, it is easier to work if you remove the front left wheel. It is even better to remove the front bumper if possible. If you have a lift, you don’t have to this. Remove the Supra starter motor from below. All you have to do is remove the two bolts that secure the starter motor. However, it is very narrow and difficult to work with. This may be true not only for 2JZ but also for 1JZ. By the way, the bolt diameter is 14mm. Remove it by making full use of the 14 mm socket and the long extension and universal joint. If you loosen it with a torque wrench first, you can remove it easily. Be careful not to drop the bolts as they are long! It is safer to wear protective equipment. If it comes off so far, remove it while being careful not to drop it. Comparison of a detached starter motor and a new starter motor. Above is new one. The product number above is …T Product number 28100-46200D Product number 228000-5970 Below is …T Product number 28100-46140D Product number 228000-1960 Even […]
