mazdaspeed ppf install
#28
Not yet. The stud is sooo loose I thought I should address it before trying to get another nut in there. If I try to remove the entire PPF for purposes of reinforcement, am I likely to find more loose studs throughout?
#29
IMO, using Loctite is a very poor "bandaid" fix. Even if you can get the fastener tight, it may work loose again EVEN THOUGH THE NUT IS STILL TIGHT on the stud. And, with a spinning stud, getting it loose the next time will be a bigger problem due to the Loctite.
#30
Agreed. Any idea where to start in order to cure the spinning stud issue..
#31
Looks to me that there may be room for 2 nuts on the stud. So, this is what I would attempt to do:
1. Dremel a shallow screwdriver slot in the end of the stud
2. Put neverseeze on the stud and screw a nut on, tightening the nut while keeping the stud from spinning using the slot
3. Put a 2nd nut on and tighten the 2nd nut to the 1st, while using the slot to keep the stud from turning
4. Using 2 wrenches, tighten the 2 nuts against each other.
If 2 full nuts are too tall, use 1 or 2 jam nuts instead.
#33
#38
That's what I did with mine. I just followed all the cracks in the stock one and then reinforced them. I Then added a tranny brace and solid differential mounts. The whole thing is rigid as can be now. No movement or slop just solid power delivery and smooth shifting. Been holding up much better even though I'm putting down a good 200hp more then before. If the ppf ever breaks again, I'll just take it down, re-weld it and strengthen it where it broke that time.
dudemaaanownsanrx7-Can you show us some pics? I have a spare PPF and would like to reinforce it
#40
You mean like this?
I'm also try to find my old pics from this thread I made 3 yrs ago.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/check-out-my-reinforced-ppf-527280/
#43
Turns out it is a bolt. Go figure. To secure it while tightening the PPF mounting nut was a PITA. The bolt has a 7/8" head (pretty large) and the space above the trans is very limited. I ended up using a 1/2" drive stubby ratchet with an integrated flex head ($10 Harbor Freight including 1/4" and 3/8" drive ratchets too) and a shallow socket 7/8" and reached up and over the trans from the passenger side to hold the bolt, while hitting the locking nut with an impact deep socket. Not sure if I got the full torque, but I am hoping the locking nut is good enough. Better than it was before, at least.
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