On 08/07/2008 17:00, Paul - xxx wrote:
> 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.
>
If the prop was bent, or not true you'd know about it....
Id wipe that from your mind :)
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