U-Joints and Driveshaft
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U-Joints and Driveshaft
My 88 RX7 convertible has been making a sqeeking sound for a couple months now. The mechanic says I need to have the U-Joints and driveshaft replaced. He says if it breaks on the road it could be a mess. I have to drive to Colorado (7hours) soon but the bad thing is I just lost my job. Any tips on how safe this might be to let go until I get another job. Also, any tips about where I might be able to find a reasonably priced replacement?
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Dude, if in fact that is your d-shaft...it really could be a mess...this model (I have two) the original shaft does not allow for easy replacement of just the U_Joints...and there is not a "cheap" way to remedy this as far as anything I ever looked into...your options are (assuming it is the U Joints)
1. buy a new shaft...Mazda is the best but its around
$500
2. find a reputable drive shaft rebuilder in your area...
he can redo the shaft with exchangeable Joints and
average price for this should be about $300...
Sorry, or
3. take a chance on a wrecking yard pull...shouldnt be
more than $50 just make sure that the damaged
vehicle wasnt too badly rammed and shaft was
damaged...
Good Luck ! !
1. buy a new shaft...Mazda is the best but its around
$500
2. find a reputable drive shaft rebuilder in your area...
he can redo the shaft with exchangeable Joints and
average price for this should be about $300...
Sorry, or
3. take a chance on a wrecking yard pull...shouldnt be
more than $50 just make sure that the damaged
vehicle wasnt too badly rammed and shaft was
damaged...
Good Luck ! !
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Squeaking? Mine made a rumbling sound when I was driving when the u-joints started giving out. I don't think it should squeak if its the driveshaft. You sure its not something as simple as your belts?
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Originally posted by OverDriven
Squeaking? Mine made a rumbling sound when I was driving when the u-joints started giving out. I don't think it should squeak if its the driveshaft. You sure its not something as simple as your belts?
-Joe
Squeaking? Mine made a rumbling sound when I was driving when the u-joints started giving out. I don't think it should squeak if its the driveshaft. You sure its not something as simple as your belts?
-Joe
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