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Old 04-29-2020, 06:50 PM
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Hi guys,

as you can see I am new here. I just picked up a 1990 1.6 NA6 and was going over the engine bay and notice this bolt was almost completely out! It is right behind the passenger motor mount. It doesn't thread in so there must be a nut on the end. Where can I grab one if these and what does it go to? I'm sure there will be more posts like this from me so watch out! Lol.



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It’s one of the starter bolts, also holds the clutch line bracket. It’s the only nut/bolt of the three that hold on the starter. Right below it is a 17mm headed bolt that is also the only transmission bell housing bolt that is nut/bolt. The starter bolt is a m10x1.25 if I’m not mistaken. You won’t find one with the proper 14mm head at a hardware store, you’ll have to find someone parting out a miata, they’re all over the suspension.
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Originally Posted by curly
It’s one of the starter bolts, also holds the clutch line bracket. It’s the only nut/bolt of the three that hold on the starter. Right below it is a 17mm headed bolt that is also the only transmission bell housing bolt that is nut/bolt. The starter bolt is a m10x1.25 if I’m not mistaken. You won’t find one with the proper 14mm head at a hardware store, you’ll have to find someone parting out a miata, they’re all over the suspension.
Awesome, Thanks so much!
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It is customary to leave a poscat when someone helps you. This helps others know who is a trusted member of the forum, as Curly is.
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Originally Posted by rleete
It is customary to leave a poscat when someone helps you. This helps others know who is a trusted member of the forum, as Curly is.
I think I did it correctly, it is just the cat in the bottom right corner correct?
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Originally Posted by curly
It’s one of the starter bolts, also holds the clutch line bracket. It’s the only nut/bolt of the three that hold on the starter. Right below it is a 17mm headed bolt that is also the only transmission bell housing bolt that is nut/bolt. The starter bolt is a m10x1.25 if I’m not mistaken. You won’t find one with the proper 14mm head at a hardware store, you’ll have to find someone parting out a miata, they’re all over the suspension.
Hi any ideas where I can purchase the nut for the 17mm bolt?
I had my starter changed last week and have realised my 17mm bolt was hanging out lol.
but I cant seem to find the nut to buy anywhere.

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Deez nutz
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