How to mount a front license plate on a 2016 miata

How to mount a front license plate on a 2016 miata install#
How to mount a front license plate on a 2016 miata mod#
How to mount a front license plate on a 2016 miata manual#

Inspect the automatic transmission flexplate that you previously removed from the engine. Note the length of the fasteners in the picture below. Remove any existing Ecotec alignment dowels.

How to mount a front license plate on a 2016 miata install#

Install the transmission bellhousing adapter.

Install the thermostat outlet spacer, using RTV sealant between the spacer and housing. It is highly recommended to install new coolant pipe o-rings. At the same time the coolant pipe must also be installed. Use RTV Sealant between the supplied spacer and the block. Install the thermostat housing spacer between the housing and the block. (NB kits have a sensor supplied, NA kits reuse the sensor from the old engine) Install the Miata water temp gauge sender in this port, loosely for the time being. Using the 1/8РІР‚СњBSP tap and appropriate drill bit, drill and tap the coolant bleed port. Remove the coolant bleed fitting from beside the upper coolant outlet port Install the timing cover bolt with supplied washers between the dipstick bracket and timing cover Insure the mounting tab is lined up with the timing cover bolt before tightening the compression nut. Tighten the brass portion into the oil pan before tightening the upper compression nut portion to the chrome tube. Install dipstick tube into oil pan, using thread sealant on the NPT portion of the brass fitting. Install supplied oil pressure sender adapter into block, install Miata oil pressure sender into the adapter Install left side engine mount with fasteners shown in picture below Install right side engine mount with fasteners shown in picture below Torque oil pan fasteners to 18lbs-ft in the order shown below. You should now have all the fasteners installed hand tight. The remaining fasteners are installed in the rear most pan holes using flat washers and loctite. Install the shortest fasteners along the sides of the oil pan rails, these do not use flat washers, or loctite. The longest of the fasteners go through the forward most holes in the oil pan, install them hand tight using a flat washer, and loctite. In the bag of fasteners for the oil pan are three lengths of socket head cap screws and several flat washers. Place the EcotecMiata oil pan on the engine Apply a bead of RTV Sealant around the perimeter, around all the bolt holes, and around the oil pump suction cavity, a 2mm bead should be sufficient. Using a gasket scraper, remove all old sealant from oil pan mating surface ensuring not to allow any to fall into the engine Ensure alternator, belt tensioner, and drive belt are installed Remove thermostat outlet, housing, and coolant tube (inspect condition of rubber seals, and purchase new ones from a local GM dealer if they appear suspect) Step 2 - Installing Swap Components Remove oil pressure sender (below intake manifold, near starter motor) Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (DO NOT DISCARD!) Remove the oil pan, clean away old sealant using a gasket scraper Remove any existing engine mounts (likely the front engine mount bracket is still on the donor engine) Stage 2 Step 1 - Removing Items From Your Donor Ecotec Engine

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You may also want to perform a proper steering rack depower mod if not already done unless you have purchased our power steering hose kit Remove power steering rack tubing from steering gear to cylinder (if so equipped). Remove from the engine the following items: oil pressure sender, water temp gauge sender (NA only), clutch and flywheel Remove engine from vehicle using a suitable engine crane (removal of the hood is recommended) Remove transmission to engine fasteners Disconnect heater hoses throttle cable, etc Disconnect wiring harnesses from engine Remove front sway bar completely (do not simply lower it off the mounts) Drain engine oil and coolant dispose of according to local laws

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Should this happen, please refer to the factory service manual for proper PPF alignment. As the EcotecMiata engine mounts allow the engine to rotate, it is possible to re-install the engine and transmission at the incorrect driveline angle. We do not recommend the removal of the transmission from the vehicle as this will ensure the PPF angle remains as it should. Angle grinder/hacksaw/reciprocating saw Stage 1 Step 1 - Engine RemovalР”В®ngine removal is performed according to the factory service manual for your particular year and generation of Miata. RTV Sealant (Permatex Ultra Black is recommended) High Strength Thread Locking compound (ie Red Loctite) Oil Pressure Sender Adapter Tools Required: Air Intake MAF Tube Minor Kit Components: