Miata Mailing List: June 1996, Message #76
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   From: LSAPEX@aol.com
Subject: Re: modifying my '96
   Date: Mon, 3 Jun 1996 12:33:15 -0400

>  When trying to install the thermostat I found a piece of threaded stock 
>with a nut on it in the lower thermostat cover hole instead of a bolt! 
> Since I'm taking the car in for its 3000 mile service friday I'm having the

>dealership remove this crap and install the normal 12mm bolt under warrenty.

> Really odd that!
>
>-=[Bob Allman]=-   MCA#58517  '96 Black B+

It's called a stud.
Perfectly OK.
In fact, it helps to align the gasket.
If you think that's odd, I'm sure the dealer will think you are just as odd.

IMHO

Lester Seal
Mass Miata
Team APEX 508-229-0090