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4x4xFlowers:
I had a call tonight from a mate whos disco's front UJ decided to let go. I have disconnected the front prop all together for him and sent him home in difflock. How long should i leave him with it disconected ? (he wont do anything unless prodded) Will it put a lot of stain on the transfer box?
cheers

ChrisW:
Haven't got a clue!

Personally though I'd like to drive on it for as little as possible before replacing the UJ/prop - its more of an emergency get you home sort of thing - like they say when we get 2mm of snow - only make your journey if it is really necessary  :roll:

And erm (tongue in cheek) the stain should clean off the transfer box shouldn't it?!  :P

One more thing - try and get the replacement UJ with the built in grease nipple  :evil:

thermidorthelobster:
It won't do the transmission much good, and the handling will be a bit sloppy, but at least the economy will go up  :D

A friend of mine drove his for a few months like this, before he fitted a new prop, but I wouldn't recommend it.  It didn't seem to do his any harm, but it can't be ideal.

David

Wanderer:
Got to agree with David.

The steering gets pretty awful.

Ed

strapping young lad:
as long as its not driven at too high a speed as there will be misaligned intertia on the centre box cos drive is only going one way.

get prop fixed asap

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