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  1. M

    Engine Knock - Chicago Area

    Quick follow up to the above - I stuck my head in/under the car, - CV joint boots seem solid, no leaking or tears, doesn't seem to be any play when grabbing them - is there another way to confirm that they are the issue? - Without taking off the reservoirs - passenger motor mount is...
  2. M

    Engine Knock - Chicago Area

    That is a great point Bunny...especially your earlier CV joint comment. I also forgot to mention that I replaced the tie end rods on both sides about 300 miles before the clunk...had a struggle getting the passenger side off/back together. You're CV joint wisdom may be the culprit. You're a...
  3. M

    Engine Knock - Chicago Area

    Bunny and Awa - thank you both, incredibly helpful! Forgot to mention, I replaced the RMM with corksport about 1k miles ago. Definitely could feel engine vibration much more through the butt dyno. Maybe that caused faster wear on the side motor mounts. Unsure how to diagnose if the side motor...
  4. M

    Engine Knock - Chicago Area

    Hey there! I've been a forum lurker ever since I bought my 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 about 3 months ago (I bought one of the ones from Cars n' Bids, for better or for worse...link below). Absolutely love the car, way too fast for it's own good, especially on those back country roads. But...now the...
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