Removal of Mazda MX-5 Miata ND MK4 valve cover cam cover for powder coating

Removal of a 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata ND 2.0 Litre valve cover / cam cover for powder coating. We replace a few gaskets along the way. I share tips and tricks.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:55 – Paint vs. Powder Coating
01:53 – Parts, Tools
06:36 – Removal of valve cover
12:50 – Document / Photograph OEM silicone sealant
16:20 – Cleaning and preparation of valve cover
24:26 – Re-installation of valve cover

Mazda repair manual with bolt order, torque settings and sealant locations:

https://www.mx5manual.com/page.html?docid=SM352687
Sorry - YouTube won't let me post the URL for the manual. I posted a link in a comment.

Part Numbers: PEES10235 for OEM valve cover gasket, PE01102D5 for OEM valve cover variable valve timing sensor gasket, Permatex 82194 Ultra Grey Rigid High-Torque RTV silicon gasket maker, Loctite blue 242.

Optional screws to replace crappy OEM ones: M4 x 8mm allen socket head cap screws (4mm diameter, fully threaded bolts, 8mm, A2 stainless hex bolt (you need at least 12)

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