1987 Mazda RX7

1987 MAZDA RX7
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YANG801
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Noises problem
1987 Mazda RX7 Rear Wheel Drive Manual

i drive a Mazda rx7 fc3s and its been a pretty good car to me. i've been driving just for a couple of days now and just out of know where its making a thump noise like something is grinding. the thump noise accures when i shift gears. the noise seems to be coming from the rear, passenger side. if you have any idea what that might be plz help me out!
Apr 2, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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RICH CRITES
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I would start by checking the right rear brake rotor, brake caliper, brake pads, lose bolt on the brake caliper bracket, lower shot mount bolt.
Apr 8, 2009 at 12:59 PM
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YANG801
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thanx, i'll take a look at that.
Apr 8, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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