Thread: D2 front drive shaft problem?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I can post the pic of the centre ball joint---





if anyones interested,,

Pedro, did you get SCV82A ? If so i'd like to see the diff as i installed the SCV82B. I wonder what sets them apart ?

Cheers

George

I have recently noticed a high pithced vibration comming through the gear stick (Manual ) on my D2. I think I will crawl under it and have a look.

Anyone know who best to fix shafts in Perth.

Mike

Mike,

Try these guys

Drive Shafts Australia

, I have spoken to nigel when trying to source parts for my rebuild and he was very helpful even though i was in Sydney.

Cheers

George.

Had a look doesnt seem to bad down there front greaseable was a bit dry but a couple of squirts of grease took up the slack. The rear double uni joint looks good cant feel any play and no sign of broken bits.

I have done 140,000 ks so either I am a smooth driver or perhaps its because mine is a manual. My wife and I double shuffle, just a habit we got into because its a nasty box and with turbo lag it slows down the change so its nice and smooth.

I think I will replace them before the next long trip and have warned the wife if the vibe starts up bad to pull over and call the RAC.

Miked

Originally Posted by mikecmb

Had a look doesnt seem to bad down there front greaseable was a bit dry but a couple of squirts of grease took up the slack. The rear double uni joint looks good cant feel any play and no sign of broken bits.

I have done 140,000 ks so either I am a smooth driver or perhaps its because mine is a manual. My wife and I double shuffle, just a habit we got into because its a nasty box and with turbo lag it slows down the change so its nice and smooth.

I think I will replace them before the next long trip and have warned the wife if the vibe starts up bad to pull over and call the RAC.

Miked

I would pull it out and check it. Mine looked OK; when removed it was stuffed.
3 hours $190 for parts and all good now
test drove today.


Cheers

I had all the uni's replaced and shafts balanced this week:

Kays done - 132,000
amount of off-road use - average once a month plus I tow a 2000kg poptop.
raised suspension - 2" lift
genuine - No. Replaced 3 x unis on front shaft. The front uni and two unis in the double cardon joint. Replaced 1 x uni and replaced the pinion bush and rubber flex joint on rear shaft.
aftermarket brand - Whatever the driveline specialist uses
change of part - Yes for the double cardon joint, non-greasable unis fitted.

I had all parts replaced as the front uni on the double cardon joint developed some play and caused vibration. I don't like unexpected failures.....

Cheers

Originally Posted by georgesadlik

Pedro, did you get SCV82A ? If so i'd like to see the diff as i installed the SCV82B. I wonder what sets them apart ?

Cheers

George

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

So,, whats the verdict George??



also for anyone interested,,
the ball joint was an absolute bastard to get out,,
aparently