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Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:54 pm
by DaveEstey
I'm really hoping it's a CV/Driveshaft.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:11 pm
by DaveEstey
And she's off to the mechanic. Should know what's up tomorrow.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:22 am
by CANDALMAN
Good luck!
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:35 am
by Rabbit Farmer
Trailering the car... good idea.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:21 am
by DaveEstey
Yeah I didn't want to risk further damage from driving it, plus my favorite mechanic is an hour away
2009 may be the last time the Acura sees the track, I want to pick up something just for racing and leave the RSX for daily duty.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:50 pm
by DaveEstey
The verdict is in: Wheel bearing.
The race holding the bearings cracked, which explains all the horrible noises but also made it harder for them to remove.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:35 pm
by Rabbit Farmer
Good to hear that the repair will be a lot cheaper than the alternative (i.e. a transmission)
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:20 pm
by DaveEstey
Unfortunately they ordered the part from a local supplier, so I ended up paying $135 just for the bearing...
If I had known I would need a bearing I could buy one on RockAuto.com for $40, which I will now do just to have some extras on hand, the right front is sounding like it will need to be replaced in the near future.
Re: Tranny issue
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:31 am
by walterclark
Many inde shops have a labor $ policy that make it almost impossible to come out cheaper by bringing your own parts to the repair so dont feel bad.