Prop Shaft

[Guest Noddy006]

Hi All

 

Whilst out for a run this weekend I noticed a small 'clunk' when going from idle to first accelerating. Investigation looks like some play in the prop rear u/j. As this has circlips I guess it is an item that can be serviced rather than replacement prop. Question is 'is it a job for home or proffesional'. I vaguely remember doing one 'too' many years ago. It also looks as thought I will have to either cut some of the floor away under the tunnel or engine/box out so could be a pig to do anyhow. Any advice appreciated. Ian H

[Guest mower man]

I think youv'e answered your own question ,why people box the prop in defeats me ,if you want to do it make a removeable panel 8/10 "in front of the diff or up to the front uj to allow service .My mono car is open all the way no probs mower man [mick]

[Jamiep]

my exmo is boxed in the full lengh upto the rear u/j, Is this something the builder would have done or is it part of the tub. may remove if possible as I do worry about the prop twisting but not being able to see it.

(sorry for hijacking the thread)

[Guest Noddy006]

Thanks Mick. I intend to cut out under the prop but as it was a part built buy and this area was already done I am wondering about getting the refurb kit. I am not sure if it is a Sierra prop. I assume it is. I hope to do the shopping tomorrow and maybe get it done before Stoneleigh.

Jamie I am not sure if the chassis on yours is different but on the Sub K I think the bit under the prop is not a structural requirement. I am thinking of doing as Mick by putting access plates in so that it keeps the worst of the c--p out but can still be available for service. Cheers Ian H

[Guest mower man]

my exmo is boxed in the full lengh upto the rear u/j, Is this something the builder would have done or is it part of the tub. may remove if possible as I do worry about the prop twisting but not being able to see it.

(sorry for hijacking the thread)

As I posted earlier my 96 ish build s7 is open all the way in theory a box will be stronger but I have not had any probs ifI get round to it I may box it but the panel will be removable with prob riv nut fittings every 1"or so for maintaince reasons and to go with a projected rear diffuser as before when I get round to it mower man

[Guest smartfazer]

Looks like I need to get myself another prop shaft made.

 

In fitting the Zetec and trying to fit the raceline water rail I have to move the engine/geabox forward by 25mm which exposes the prop shaft connection into the gearbox by the same amount, meaning that there will only be approx 45mm connected to gearbox output shaft

 

I'm going to chat with Richard at stoneleigh to see what he thinks, but it's either a new prop or a spacer between prop and diff, which I've been recommended against.

 

If I go the bespoke prop shaft route (which looks likely), there will be a new, unused GBS supplied one for sale on here, if anybody interested

 

Shame this problem didn't come up before. I could have delivered to Stoneleigh otherwise. Why does the timing never work out???

 

See you at Stoneleigh

 

Steve