Lee_D wrote:
> "Paul - xxx" <notcheckedever@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:6dhg6aF2heb7U1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > 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?
>
> 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?
I use GKN Part No RTC 3458G .. told by local (mostly pretty damn good)
LR people that they are the 'best' UJ's, so I believed them.
> Is it mainly the front and if so have you a lift.. whats the prop
> angle look like in to the diff?
Yep, mostly front, no lift as such but HD springs on so maybe 1" lift
as I don't have a winch. Prop angle and everything else looks
'normal'. I've had a look at the run-out and the prop isn't bent, it
telescopes smoothly, with a bit of force, and all looks well. No
scoring on yokes, indeed they lood bloody good.
Could the propshaft go out of balance, maybe? I'm beginning to think
I've just done something wrong in assembly, but I can't see how or
what!! I'm clutching at straws as we're touring France soon and want
to get it ready, correctly, in plenty time.
Cheers, Lee.
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Paul - xxx
'96/'97 Landrover Discovery 300 Tdi 'Big and Butch'
Dyna Tech Cro-Mo comp "When I feel fit enough'
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