Son Of A Bitch!!!!!!!!!
03-17-05, 10:10 AM
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Son Of A Bitch!!!!!!!!!
sorry im kinda pissed right now because im trying to take off the damn drive shaft off the car and there are only four little screws holding it to the rear end.....i got two screws off (very easily)...BUT I CAN'T EVEN GET THE OTHER TWO TO EVEN BUDGE!!! man ive been at them for about an hour and a half and ive tried everything....i am about to strip them as well....i just need to take two off...then replace the ujoints then thats it, put it back on and im done........damn wd-40 isnt working!!! Anyways sorry for the bitching i just had to vent.............
03-17-05, 10:19 AM
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???what i just cut the head and that it? i ve never dont that before...i NEVER (AND I MEAN NEVER) had any type of screw trouble ever in the past on any car i've owned!! They never get the best of me......
03-17-05, 12:02 PM
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If you can get a socket on it (probably not) you can try an impact wrench. Nowadays you can get a cordless electric impact wrench for about $60 at cheapo auto stores. But try solvents first and then a little propane or MAPP torch.
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03-17-05, 12:57 PM
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i finally got the damn screws off....it took a little bit a time...but they came off......I'm replacing the u joints as we speak...man those old ones were a bitch to get off
03-17-05, 03:11 PM
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oh crap!!!! I just fucked up the new u-joints trying to put everything back together...DAMMIT!!! oh man there is no way in hell im gonna do this again (this has been a bigger headache than i anticipated).....i'm just gonna buy a new one....i know mazda trix sells an aftermarket driveshaft for 250 bucks....is there anywhere else i can look......are those remanufactured driveshaft from the local auto parts store decent (they cost around the same)???? I know O'Reily sells one special order....Anyways do you guys know if any other stores or websites sell any?
03-17-05, 03:33 PM
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really??? How much do you think shipping will be??? what year is it off of??? real quick do you know or does any one else know if a drive shaft from an 83 will fit onto an 82 (my FB)???
03-17-05, 05:54 PM
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different size flange on the rear end
so that means you would have to change out the flange on your rear end to match the 83 driveshaft, i did this all about 3 months ago
how did you damage the driveshaft exactly?
so that means you would have to change out the flange on your rear end to match the 83 driveshaft, i did this all about 3 months ago
how did you damage the driveshaft exactly?
03-17-05, 06:07 PM
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long story that involved me, a hammer, too many damn hours, and brand new broken u-joints .......i don't fee like doin that crap again so im just getting another driveshaft...
03-17-05, 06:10 PM
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where did you get the u-joints? Most auto stores have at least a short warranty on the u-joints, if not how much are you really paying for em?? $12?? Id rather pay that than 250 for a new driveshaft that isn't really needed. I don't know, maybe thats just me...(cheap 
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03-26-05, 10:38 PM
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All i have to say is THANK YOU guys so much for all the help and advice. It DID turn out to be the driveshaft!!! Got another one, installed it, drove like new again!!! Oh man i love driving this car!!! Again thanks....now i got some driving to do....laters
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