Sometimes when I first accelerate, change gears, or let out the clutch, I hear a "clunking" or a small "thud" noise from the trannie or diff.. i can't really tell. How do i fix this? Its really annoying.

Matt

 

It could be an exhaust part hitting something. Is your exhaust stock? Maybe you have a bad motor mount? Is your tranny mount secure?

 

u-joints are the most likely culprit

 

is the tranny well lubricated? When didja change the oil last?

 

Tranny oil has never been changed. I'm eventually going to get some Redline MT-90 to put in there. After searching a bit, its probably the u-joints. I'm going to jack up the car later and see if I can wiggle the driveshaft around. If it IS bad, anyone have a good spare? Junkyards are NOT good anywhere around here.

Matt

 

For a wearing joint like a U-joint, don't cheat yourself. Buy new.

 

sometimes you can get a driveshaft custom built for less than a new one. i had one made for my old gslse that cost about $220. and the u joints those guys used were much heavier duty than what the stock ones were.

 

Get yerself a new one at Mazdatrix for $242.

 

Thanks for all the info.. I'm prob. going to get a new one.

Matt