Main Bearing Support Plate

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jwehrheim

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2002 MazdaSpeed

• Jul 28, 2008

• #1

Main Bearing Support Plate Modification

I need some ideas on what to do. My Main Bearing Support Plate (MBSP) got ruined when the rod broke. I have a Protege MBSP, but it does not have the oil inlet fitting. I really do not want to spend $350 for a MSP MBSP. Any suggestions?

 

Last edited: Aug 6, 2008

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ForceFed

Member

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Trailblazer SS AWD ....Still a Mazda Junkie Though.

• Jul 28, 2008

• #2

Yeah....Add one to your oil pan (drain) and use the regualar Protege Plate.
Problem Solved.

 

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SIBalla23

ASE Certified Technician

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2002 Mazda Protege ES

• Jul 28, 2008

• #3

Yea what he said. It should cost no more then $30 to have a bung welded to the pan.

 

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dstmsp03

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2003.5 MSP

• Jul 28, 2008

• #4

call around.. i got mine for $270 shipped new

 

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jwehrheim

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2002 MazdaSpeed

• Aug 6, 2008

• #5

I have a std Mazda Main Bearing Support Plate. It appears that several people have drilled and tapped an AN fitting to the plate. I have several questions:
1. Any reason this is a bad idea
2. Can you use an AN-8 or is a AN-10 preferred. AN-8 seems to fit better.
3. Would you weld the fitting on the inside of the plate to help insure no leaks and does not break

Thanks