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Front Prop UJ (rear)
muddysteve:
Mine hasnt got a missing spline? it does however have a cast tit on the sliding uj and and arrow stamped into the prop body which i assume should line up
looks ok to me but the proof will be once its fitted
Steve
ChrisW:
--- Quote ---I'd only add pay attention to the phase of the UJs, not sure if it's possible to get them wrong on the front prop
--- End quote ---
I believe it's only an issue if the front prop is physically split i.e. the inner sliding member from the outer - the yokes on the ends of the prop should be at 90 degrees to each other.
muddysteve:
--- Quote from: "ChrisW70" ---
--- Quote ---I'd only add pay attention to the phase of the UJs, not sure if it's possible to get them wrong on the front prop
--- End quote ---
I believe it's only an issue if the front prop is physically split i.e. the inner sliding member from the outer - the yokes on the ends of the prop should be at 90 degrees to each other.
--- End quote ---
2 brand new props recently fitted to my old disco the ujs were more or less in a straight line not 90 deg
Steve
robbie:
OK, finally plucked up courage to get under the car and take the prop off cos it looked like it was going to be quite mild this morning, that was until I actually started to remove it, aand yes, the damned heavens opened, water rolling everywhere, still, finally got it off without too much bother.
However, there are now some more questions.... how on earth do you remove the rear bolts on the front flange :? The front bolts are fine, but no quick easy way to remove the rear ones. I will admit I didnt take too long to check cos it was not a nice place to be under a wet Disco . . . . .
The other thing I noticed while I was under there was a big round doughnut thing which seemed to be bolted onto the drivers side end of the sterring damper.... what on earth is it for :?
robbie:
Oh, and the rear UJ was absolutey... erm (trying to find a word to fit) ..... I guess it rhymes with bagged but might begin with sh . . . . . .
It is actually a wonder I had no notice of the failure sooner, I dont wuite understand this. part of the housing for the bearings have obviously been worn away too, suggesting a prolonged failure, yet there was no sign until the other week.....
Still, get the new bits one this week, reinstall the prop during the week and away we go :)
Soon be back on the road again
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