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Old 11-11-2008, 04:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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The Miata - '01 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Originally Posted by ChrstphrR View Post
Of course... they'll cost more! ... I know trebuchet03's main objection is that thought in the back of his head that he could build one himself.
Aye Of course bigger, better and lighter An economist would probably say I've spent more time than it would have cost to buy


Another downside to the cast aluminum pan.... Steel drain bolt plugs on threaded aluminum... Stupid stupid stupid. Future designers and engineers, never do that - unless it's designed to come off very infrequently. If it must be aluminum, use an insert (helicoil, for example). Steel on Steel for fasteners that need to come off more than a few times.
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