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May 16, 2015 | 08:34 AM

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Rikk

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Hopefully wheel bearing swap won't be as difficult in the FC, I might be going through that depending on how pulling the rear hubs goes. Arp extended studs for safety here I come!

The wheelbearings aren't too bad on the FC as long as you have a press, likewise for the lug studs, ARP 2 1/2 inch studs are part number 100-7708, 3 1/4 inch ARP studs are part number 100-7713, I went with 3 1/4 all the way around there's only a slight poke on the stock FC rims
GL Rikk

May 16, 2015 | 09:42 AM

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TrianglePower

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I already purchased the 2 1/2"

but I've been debating about if I can restake the axle nut in a different location or if it is REQUIRED I replace it.

May 16, 2015 | 02:57 PM

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Rikk

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I'm a firm believer in replacing any TTY bolt especially a pinch bolt, 2 for under $10 you can't go wrong, I have a few old sets they are all yours if you want them

May 17, 2015 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ray green

It might be the wheel bearing, or it might not.

The wheel bearings are not expensive, but changing them out is a fair amount of work, so you should be sure that's the problem, not a brake issue or something else.

I would live with it for awhile. A lot of FBs, especially the 84/85 models, came with the automatic fix it option. Chances are good the noise will just go away after awhile.

And if it really is a wheel bearing, the only damage being done is to your ear drums, so if your hearing is still good you could just ignore it.

On the other hand, if it's the brakes, you really need to diagnose and fix it.

Hope this helps!

Thanks
Ray

Thanks Ray! I wasn't sure if it was something to really worry about. I'll be back in Lawrenceville in a few days so I'll jack it up and check for wobble then. I'm mostly just annoyed as of late, my car has been running and driving great but in the past few weeks I've been hearing popping from driver-front and now driver-back. I guess this is a better excuse than any to replace all the old rubber lol. Maybe I'll have everything together by next meet, first Thursday in June right?

May 17, 2015 | 12:44 PM

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Maybe I'll have everything together by next meet, first Thursday in June right?

it's the first Tues of each month.

May 17, 2015 | 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TrianglePower

I already purchased the 2 1/2"

but I've been debating about if I can restake the axle nut in a different location or if it is REQUIRED I replace it.

I reused them and had no ill effects for 20K+ miles. But if they're as cheap as Bad SVT says, I'd replace for peace of mind.

May 17, 2015 | 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettLinton7

I reused them and had no ill effects for 20K+ miles. But if they're as cheap as Bad SVT says, I'd replace for peace of mind.

I may have misspoke I believe each rear axle nut is $5.60 or $5.88 on my '91 the part number is 33-042A, the washer is 26-114B
GL Rikk

May 19, 2015 | 02:01 AM

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Thanks you two for the info! Ill probably just go thru it and do it the right way, the first time. That's how I like it. DTSS, bearings, seals, nuts, all of it.

Btw. REPU for sale. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5000849085.html

May 19, 2015 | 06:10 AM

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ray green

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Here's your chance Michael. It's not an RX-2, but just as cool:

May 19, 2015 | 09:37 AM

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already saw that ray. problem is no moneys.

May 19, 2015 | 03:23 PM

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t_g_farrell

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What about this one, nice S model for reasonable moneys.

78 Mazda Rx7

May 20, 2015 | 06:54 AM

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ray green

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Sweet.

May 20, 2015 | 07:14 AM

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Johnny Kommavongsa

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Hey Ray, can you post a link to that REPU?

May 20, 2015 | 07:54 AM

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I am picking up a 79 today that looks just like that!

May 20, 2015 | 08:23 AM

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Johnny Kommavongsa

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^ gonna get you another 1st gen?

May 20, 2015 | 08:37 AM

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seen that SA posted on CL before.

May 20, 2015 | 08:39 AM

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Hey Ray, can you post a link to that REPU?

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Btw. REPU for sale. 1974 Mazda REPU

link to repu already posted.

May 20, 2015 | 09:16 AM

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I actually just bought 6 more first gens and 2 second gens.

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^ gonna get you another 1st gen?

May 20, 2015 | 09:50 AM

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^ nice. I have two FC that needs a little loving if you want to add to the collection.

1 is a blue S4, it will need an engine and has body kit molded to it. Asking $700
1 is a white S4 and will need engine and trans. Asking $700

Would sell both cars as a package for $1000

Both cars have relatively strait bodies.

PM me your cell and i can send some pics if interested.