Re: UJ's ... again !!!

"Paul - xxx" <notcheckedever@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Bloody feckin' useless lumps of feckin' cheesy steel.  Rear (front
> prop) UJ has gone again.  I think I've replaced them all now in a year.
> Bought a pair of UJ's just in case one was much older than the other
> and will replace as a pair ... but ...
>
> Anyone got a clue why they would go frequently?
>
> When i replace them I pack more grease in, make sure the grease nipple
> is in properly _and works_ and regularly clean and grease them, esp.
> after wading/muddy off-roading.  I always tighten them correctly and
> check they're still tight a hundred or so miles later, and again after
> every wading/mud session.
>
> I am of the opinion that maybe the propshaft might be bent, twisted or
> otherwise fecked, would anyone agree with this or have any other ideas?
> At a quick glance it doesn't appear to be ... could the yokes go out of
> line?
>
> Cheers ... ;)
>
> -- 
> Paul - xxx
>
> '96/'97 Landrover Discovery 300 Tdi 'Big and Butch'
> Dyna Tech Cro-Mo comp "When I feel fit enough'



When it comes to UJ's always use genuine parts, If you have then like you 
I'd suspect something amiss elsewhere. Does the prop telescope ok?

Is it mainly the front and if so have you a lift.. whats the prop angle
look 
like in to the diff?


Lee D