What are these "C-shim" things??
#1
What are these "C-shim" things??
Hi everyone!
Been doing some fixerups to the ol' protege and I came across a part that I would like to replace, but I cannot find it anywhere!
I am doing my shocks this weekend, and thought this "c-shim" (for lack of a better term?) would come with the strut assembly kits, but it doesn't! They're both completely rusted through and I'd like to replace them.
This is the "c-shim" that sits "ontop" of the body over where the struts mount up into the engine compartment. They appear to just act as a spacer for the bolts, and also hold a few things in place, like power steering line on one side, and battery cover arm on the other.
Please help me answer these three questions if you could:
What are these things called?
Where can I find them (online or B&M)?
lastly...
How can I prevent the new ones from becoming rusted like these?
Please see the photos here:
Engine Body (Wide shot):
Driver Side:
Pass. Side:
Thanks for your help!
(P.S. 2002 Protege ES 2.0L 4-door; 143K miles)
Been doing some fixerups to the ol' protege and I came across a part that I would like to replace, but I cannot find it anywhere!
I am doing my shocks this weekend, and thought this "c-shim" (for lack of a better term?) would come with the strut assembly kits, but it doesn't! They're both completely rusted through and I'd like to replace them.
This is the "c-shim" that sits "ontop" of the body over where the struts mount up into the engine compartment. They appear to just act as a spacer for the bolts, and also hold a few things in place, like power steering line on one side, and battery cover arm on the other.
Please help me answer these three questions if you could:
What are these things called?
Where can I find them (online or B&M)?
lastly...
How can I prevent the new ones from becoming rusted like these?
Please see the photos here:
Engine Body (Wide shot):
Driver Side:
Pass. Side:
Thanks for your help!
(P.S. 2002 Protege ES 2.0L 4-door; 143K miles)
Last edited by Hamking1; 03-21-2011 at 05:16 PM. Reason: added car info!
#2
I found the answer to my own question:
This part is called a "Stiffener"!!
Mazda Part#: CB0134050A
Called the dealership. They have them [out of stock] for $18.06.
Found them on this site for $11/per, plus $9.95 for shipping:
http://www.partswebsite.com/mazdapar...partnum=accept
This part is called a "Stiffener"!!
Mazda Part#: CB0134050A
Called the dealership. They have them [out of stock] for $18.06.
Found them on this site for $11/per, plus $9.95 for shipping:
http://www.partswebsite.com/mazdapar...partnum=accept
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