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CalumM

Active Member

• Mar 14, 2014

• #1

1972 2a. I know it was originally a 2.6 but now has 200di fitted. Gearbox is from a series 3 I believe (unless the last of the 2a's had full synchro?)

Rear prop has a bit of play in it so could do with replacement but there are two types available.

591279 is 4 cylinder
591283 is the 6 cylinder

What is the difference between them so I can check what is fitted at the moment? Hopefully I have the 4 cyl one because it seems to be way cheaper..

 

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divie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #2

Why not just fit new UJs ? far cheaper and not to hard to do. You will need to measure across the width of the "Spider" to see which size you have. All of that is a load of tosh if you are reffering to worn splines on the sliding joint.

 

owl

Well-Known Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #3

The gearbox is further back in a six pot to make room for the engine, so the props are different lengths ie shorter rear and longer front.

 

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CalumM

Active Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #4

Yes it is the sliding joint that has the play in it and I don't think there is any way to sort it without replacement? I have been packing with grease as a temporary measure.

Ok if it's the length that is different I'll take off the current one and measure it up.

Thanks a lot!

 

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CalumM

Active Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #5

Now that I have the prop off and the ends aren't anchored to anything I can't feel any play in it. There was definitely a small amount when it was attached though. Does it definitely need replaced or would cleaning it out and reassembling be any good?

 

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divie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #6

Does it "clunk" when on/off throttle? It may be UJ play or a bit in the diff. Whilst the prop is off twist the diff flange back and forth to see how much play is there.

 

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CalumM

Active Member

• Mar 15, 2014

• #7

The play isn't rotational. It can wiggle up and down a tiny bit at the sliding joint.

 

zzr1200

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2014

• #8

If its only slight up/down movement, check the alignment spline arrows line up, then strip>clean>reassemble>regrease>refit and forget about it....