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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | driveshaft problems |
i got a problem with my driveshaft on the driver side, about a week ago i checked up the car for a usual inspection and i noticed that the driver side driveshaft is starting to rub up against the side of the block, it is noticable at high speeds cause theres a vibration and the knocking noise from the front i was thinking it could be caused by the engine mounts but if anyone else knows another possible reason id like to know |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:36 pm ] |
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If it has the rubber driveshaft couplings, this is a sign they are knackered. If rubbers are cracked and swelled the joint has had it. Buy a new one and don't overtighten their U-bolts. Check the other side too. If you let it go too long, it can wear a hole in the gearbox case..... 
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:46 pm ] |
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yeah well thats what im worried about hopefully in the next few weeks im gonna send the car the mini spares in padstow they can sort it out |
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:50 pm ] |
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but why does it do that but juz cause the rubbers swell |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:58 am ] |
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Not so much the rubbers swelling but the rubber becoming unbonded to the steel X inside and moving about a bit . Basically it means the joint's getting ready to fall apart . |
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:19 pm ] |
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hmmmm thats cant be good lol well hopefully i get time off to send it to padstow |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:33 pm ] |
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They don't last forever, keep oilz off them to get more life... 
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:33 pm ] |
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oh well juz something else im gonna need to fix lol |
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:46 pm ] |
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do u guys know waht the average cost for a driveshaft and a caster arm is? |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:57 am ] |
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You'll most likely only need the rubber uni (universal joint) have a bit of a ring around and ask how much to replace it and you'll see if there's any difference . If the caster bars bent slightly don't woryy about it , you can straighten it yourself , slight bends are cosmetic only really and they cop a hiding from kerbs and the like . |
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| Author: | tinymorris1969 [ Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:26 pm ] |
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ah ok cool ive actually noticed that it might not be the rubbers that are hitting the block its the U claps that they used, hmmmm are they meant to be there lol. whats the best way to bend it back to juz hammer it with a rubber mallet or take it off and use a press or vice? |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:39 pm ] |
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The U bolts are what hold the rubber uni's onto the driveshafts , generally if they are hitting the gearbox it's because the rubber uni's are stuffed and letting them move that far . reach up from underneath with a big screwdriver and see if you can move the shaftson the rubber uni , if there's any movement just replace them , they should be a tight , near solid mount when everything's connected . |
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