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Mazda Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Cv joint, Surge.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 14, 2006

Knocking sound

I have a 91 madaz protage or how ever u spell it with 97000 miles on it. About 2 weeks ago i started hearing a knocking sound in the front left driver side. You can hear it the whole time driving , but you can REALLY hear it when ever i turn right. Any idel on what this could be.
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Replied on May 14, 2006

Sounds like you have a bad CV joint and or axle.

Tiny Answered by losone
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Replied on May 14, 2006

how much does each of them cost? and how hard are they to do yourself

Tiny Response from timdewitt
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Replied on May 14, 2006

Not a real do it yourself job. It is about $125.00 per side. losone

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Replied on May 15, 2006

what would the best place be to take it? i live in indianapolis in just wondering what would be the cheapest place to take it

Tiny Response from timdewitt
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Replied on May 15, 2006

Not a clue, I live in Biloxi, Ms. My advise it don't take it to muffeler or tire shops--they like to rip people of. I am sure there is a mom and pop shop that will do the job just fine, it isn't brain surgery

Tiny Answered by losone
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