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Old August 11th 06, 02:46 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
KKennedy
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Anyone ever replace the under-engine tray? The one in my '99 MX-5 got
ripped and I just received a new one from Moss. I'm wondering if there's
anything I should watch out for when installing it.


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Old August 11th 06, 03:47 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Lanny Chambers
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"KKennedy" > wrote:

> Anyone ever replace the under-engine tray? The one in my '99 MX-5 got
> ripped and I just received a new one from Moss. I'm wondering if there's
> anything I should watch out for when installing it.


I've had mine off. It's perfectly straightforward.

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Old August 12th 06, 08:06 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Ken Lyons
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KKennedy" > wrote
> I'm wondering if there's
> anything I should watch out for when installing it.


Nine bolts, 3 self-tapping screws and 2 nuts...all 10mm. I remove mine with
each oil change. It's good to get familiar with the state of underside of my
engines every 3 months or so and makes it much easier to get to the oil
filter. Takes me about 3 minutes with a 10mm socket and adapter on an
electric screwdriver.

Watch for washers that stick to the tray rather than separate with the bolt
and watch the flap for the bolt on the side that can fold under rather than
lay flat against the sheet metal. Nothing major...easy job.
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Old August 13th 06, 01:28 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Ken Lyons
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"Ken Lyons" > wrote
> Nine bolts, 3 self-tapping screws and 2 nuts


Errr....*SIX* bolts. Eleven 10mm fasteners in all.
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