Outer cv joints

dave100 · 7-25-09, 9:12

My car was booked into garage to have outer CV joints done both sides as makes annoying clicking noise when turning left and right but garage called after an hour and told me joints that i supplied didn't fit

i brought these ones
Mazda 626 Eunos MX6 2.3 2.5 1991-1998 CV JOINT on eBay (end time 31-Jul-09 13:06:47 BST)

They said there are 3 different sizes so back in on Tuesday to try again prices vary from £35-£65 each depends what size i need i bet i need the most expensive,so i think i will let garage get joints as don't want to get the wrong ones again and waste another day.
Dave

Paula · 7-25-09, 9:46

Hi Dave,

That's bad as the advert says they will fit.

Strange !!

Paula

dave100 · 7-26-09, 5:43

H i have been quoted £71 each at euro car parts so the ones brought for £14 each cant be the same,so i have emailed mark at probe store as they have them listed at £33 but don't want to order if they wont fit.
Ive decided i will try and do this job myself as it will cost about £240 in garage and car making noise on every turn now not just on full lock and i really dont like driving it like this.
I did look In my manual as i haven't done this before,but as it USA it don't really cover this just says replace complete shaft so any advice would be gratefully received.
Many Thanks
Dave

dave100 · 7-31-09, 8:59

Cv joints done now i done 1 side and it was a right nightmare so got the garage to do the other side no more clicking now,also done my front rocker cover gasket and changed my dizzy cap as had a crack and also fitted new set of leads today,car is running great now no more missing or hesitation when pulling away and so quiet and smooth i love it.
Dave