Valve cover (cylinder head cover) bolts (NB2)
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69–96 in·lbin·lb7.8–10.8 N·m7.8–10.8 N·m69–96 in·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Apply liquid gasket at the illustrated corners; tighten progressively in the numbered sequence on p. 677.
Applies to
- NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
- Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
Sources
- 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1Page PDF p. 67069–96 in·lb (7.8–10.8 N·m)Printed: “7.8—10.8 {80—110, 69—96} N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}”
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