mac_dad6

can i use high temp jb weld to fill in the holes that are left after removing the acv. i dont have the time right now to wait to get a blockoff plate. any help would be great

Rotorific

iTrader: (1)

hmm jb weld isnt a wise choice go dremel/drill a plate your self cost 2 dollars for a bit and however much for a sheet of aluminum...

Rs4Racer

Get a blockoff plate. they are very cheap.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/c-5.htm

for about 6 bucks.

Rs4Racer

http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm

Also for $6

NZConvertible

Why pay money and then have to wait? All you need is a 5" square piece of 3mm thick aluminium plate, a hacksaw, a file and half an hour. Power tools will make things quicker and easier, but aren't a necessity.

Rs4Racer

Dont forget a Drill and Drill bit to make the holes to mount it

The block-off plates come with screws and a wrench to fix it on there.

You have to remove the studs out of the manifold unless you want to use several washers.

presetlimits

if you put 2 bolts on the stud and tighten them down and then with a open wrench loosen the closest to the engine bolt it makes it easier

mac_dad6

thing is one of the studs is broke off in its hole and i cant get it out so the plate that i made doesnt fit all the way. it leaves a gap on the bottom left side. not sure what to do.

Rs4Racer

Drill and tap.

you can drill a notch or something in it or you can buy a kit.

If you make a notch in it you can just use a screw driver to get it out.

mac_dad6

i tried drilling it but i cant get the drill to drill into the screw. i used a plate that i made and screwed in the two sides and then jb welded the side with the broken stud so it wouldnt leak. hopefully it will work