Miata Mailing List: March 1998, Message #166

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From:	"John Freas"
Subject:	Re: more on suspension upgrades on older car
Date:	Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:21:37 +0000


Previously on PPF, MariotaMx5 said...
 
> Does this mean that it is a good thing that I take MARIOTA in for 'bolt
> tightening' every time I plan to go tossin' her 'bout the track??  What
are
> PPF bolts?  (M is @ 51,000+ mi since new @ 9/95)

Probably not necessary to go running in after every track event.  PPF is
the Power Plant Frame, the rail that connects the rear end with the
transmission/engine.  Don't know how necessary it is to tighten these bolts
frequently, my guess is 'not very', but since mine were all tightened about
a year ago (after the PPF was unbolted in order to get the transmission out
on the way to that pesky crankshaft) I figure I'm covered.

	-John

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John Freas (jfreas@gte.net)
Red '90 Base-ish #7690
Deer Park, Long Island
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