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  1. 19th November 2013, 08:12 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by robbotd5 View Post
    G'day all.
    Had a look at the rotoflex this arvo and it is soft and full of hairline cracks. It's the original. Should I replace or change out to a uni joint?
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    Replace the rotoflex. When you pull out the old one and bend it, you'll feel quite satisfied. The real question is whether to do the rubber bushing in the end of the shaft at the same time. It's a pain. Just search and see. I had to weld the metal shell to an old wheel brace and thump it out with a lump hammer.
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  2. 19th November 2013, 08:37 PM #12
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    My Disco has 89000k's.
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  3. 19th November 2013, 10:02 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by robbotd5 View Post
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    My Disco has 89000k's.
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    What cond are your eng mounts in? My 2004 disco td5 has done 110 000km and just replaced as stuffed, totally stuffed.

    Have replaced now and all vibrations solved. Even the on/off one as you described, and about the same speed to.
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  4. 20th November 2013, 11:38 AM #14
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    Regarding rotoflex replacement, I think it depends on how you use your disco. If it's bog standard and you only use it around town, then I agree with Slunnie. However, if you have a lift and go off road carrying gear and equipment (ie loaded), I agree with ZzSteve; my recommendation is to change it to a cardan joint. I went through 3 of those rotoflex couplings in around 100k, including in the middle of the Simpson. Very inconvenient. Have since done another 60k with the cj without issues.
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  5. 20th November 2013, 12:56 PM #15
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    Replacing the engine mounts cured my similar problem.
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  6. 20th November 2013, 07:09 PM #16
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    Thanks fellas re the engine mounts. I have heard that heavy towing can take its toll on the engine mounts. As I tow a 23 ft van I qualify for heavy towing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by robbotd5 View Post
    Thanks fellas re the engine mounts. I have heard that heavy towing can take its toll on the engine mounts. As I tow a 23 ft van I qualify for heavy towing.
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    Yep towed my jayco swan outback twice and finished mine off. Easy to check them as the have a hole is n the bottom of the mount. Should be at least 10mm clearance inside the hole. If the rubber mount is sitting close to or against the hole....stuffed.

    Oh and genuine only. 48 pounds each from UK. Aftermarket ones have a bad rep on the UK forums for not lasting.

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  8. 21st November 2013, 12:37 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by davrac View Post
    Oh and genuine only. 48 pounds each from UK. Aftermarket ones have a bad rep on the UK forums for not lasting.
    Got a link? Haven't found them that cheap....
    Aftermarket ones not only don't last, they're worse than having stuffed ones!
    And mine have been stuffed for 40k!
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  9. 21st November 2013, 06:03 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco Muppet View Post
    Got a link? Haven't found them that cheap....
    Aftermarket ones not only don't last, they're worse than having stuffed ones!
    And mine have been stuffed for 40k!
    Sent you pm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco Muppet View Post
    Got a link? Haven't found them that cheap....
    Aftermarket ones not only don't last, they're worse than having stuffed ones!
    And mine have been stuffed for 40k!
    I got mine from Rimmer's. Shipping was about £50.

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