GrumpyGel
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Blinkin Ek, you wouldn't have thought that would happen.
I'd have thought the best bet would be to get a 2nd hand prop. Probably easiest to bolt end of the replacement prop onto your prop rather than sorting out the yoke/UJ. Would depend on the condition of the parts I suppose.
I'd have thought the best bet would be to get a 2nd hand prop. Probably easiest to bolt end of the replacement prop onto your prop rather than sorting out the yoke/UJ. Would depend on the condition of the parts I suppose.
Well I think either way I'll be putting all new ujs on. Just done the bearings
andyfreelandy
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Did it break in service in which case sommat is a bit tight!! Or is it your own handywork??!!! 
Thank you so much gonna order it now
Did it break in service in which case sommat is a bit tight!! Or is it your own handywork??!!!
Happened while driveing ye I admit I was out on a green land but only a rough road on the level. Uj must of been on there way out
andyfreelandy
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Obvs check Yr VCU when back together.
How is that first time I've ever had anything to do with one
andyfreelandy
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Nodge68
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I suspect that someone has used a hammer to remove the yoke from the spines, when a bearing was replaced. Heavy hammer use could cause the forging to crack, which has resulting in eventual failure. A replacement propshaft is the cheapest and quickest fix. Don't bother replacing UJs that are ok. Normally they have a very long life.
I suspect that someone has used a hammer to remove the yoke from the spines, when a bearing was replaced. Heavy hammer use could cause the forging to crack, which has resulting in eventual failure. A replacement propshaft is the cheapest and quickest fix. Don't bother replacing UJs that are ok. Normally they have a very long life.
Ive only had car a few days prop wasn't on it when I got it, I was told was taken off for fuel reason. So shaft has been sat off the car for a while.
davidsmith1307
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'For fuel reasons' often doesn't mean that. Have a search on here for the One Wheel Up Test and do it as soon as you can to check the viscous coupling in the prop. If it has seized then running with it fitted can lead to a big bill.
Ye I've seen thanks link thanks will do it straight away
Nodge68
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That normally means the seller thought something was wrong with the VCU or IRD, or there was an actual problem with them.
For the record, removing the propshafts makes so little difference to the MPG, it's almost un-measureable.
Can prop VCU and stuff bd tested off the car
potus
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Others will be better position to advise but I think the vcu might need to be on the car. Prop could be inspected off I guess. The IRD, I'll let others advise. good luck though, there is a slim possibility that all is good and it was indeed removed for another reason other than the drive system 'winding up.'
Nodge68
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The VCU can be crudely tested off the car. You should be able to turn it slowly under firm hand pressure, if you put a 12" lever through each yolk. It will only turn slowly with a short lever, but it should turn.
Additionally. Don't be tempted to put the propshafts unless you have 4 identical tyres fitted, with the least worn on the rear.
I will be putting a full new set on this week
