U-Joint/driveshaft. Is it worth to replace?
04-07-03, 09:31 PM
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U-Joint/driveshaft. Is it worth to replace?
I have my engine out because I am replacing it. I know from 83 on, all RX-7 have non-replaceable u-joints, you must replace the entire driveshaft. I was just wondering if it is really worth it to replace it right now. Advantages? if any.
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Keep the origonal. When it finally does start to fail, you will hear the "tink" sound when start out in 1st. After 1-200 miles you get some vibration. That give you some time to acquire and plan a swap.
Mine failed last week at 156,500 miles. I just took it easy until I had the replacement ready.
Mine failed last week at 156,500 miles. I just took it easy until I had the replacement ready.
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When you need them, here is the link:
http://www.rockforddriveline.com/Sho...s_Mazda_07.asp
http://www.rockforddriveline.com/Sho...s_Mazda_07.asp
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Originally posted by donut
does having hard vibrations usually come from the driveshaft? just wondering
does having hard vibrations usually come from the driveshaft? just wondering
Hard vibrations?
Try searching for 'vibration driveshaft' in 2nd Gen section only. You should find a description of the symptoms for vibration from the driveshaft amongst the threads. Happy reading.
04-08-03, 01:24 PM
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Haven't we ALL heard this
There was a company that was selling new shafts shipped at 230 or so. Search and you might find the link.
Maybe search for driveshaft and my user name wankel7
James
Maybe search for driveshaft and my user name wankel7
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04-08-03, 11:59 PM
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yeah, just keep it until it breaks. I'm sure you know how easy it is to drop the driveshaft.
If you're going to do anything, change the tranny fluid, replace the clutch (if necessary), and clean the engine bay.
If you're going to do anything, change the tranny fluid, replace the clutch (if necessary), and clean the engine bay.
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Anyway, it depends on what you want. You can get a pretty nice one for 300 or so. Look around and see what you want. What you asked though is a little to general of a question.
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