Miraz Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Has anyone managed to remove the propshaft without removing the entire diff? Is there enough clearance by removing the bottom bolt and swingin the diff forwards and up? Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Don't think it's possible because of the size of the end plate. Might be over this Saturday. Have suggested such to the budget holder, who is not against the idea but everything is subject to our moving house (date still not known). Worcs L7 club joint AO Membership No.id=red> 4379id=blue> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Doubt very much that it can be done, at least not in a standard non SV seven. To swing the diff up, you've got to remove both drive shafts and the lower diff bolts. You might as well remove the top one as well. In a standard size car, it's much easier to remove the DD tube then the diff/propshaft assembly then separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted July 10, 2002 Author Share Posted July 10, 2002 Damn - was hoping that there was enough play in the drive shafts to make it possible without removing the entire rear suspension. It's worth a shot anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Lewis Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Miraz, I'm just about to replace my propshaft - how did you get on with yours? Did you have to remove everything or was there enough room when everything was slackened off? Gareth Edited by - Gareth Lewis on 22 Aug 2002 12:08:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 there wasn't room on mind when i tried it. so its diff out. On the plus side you can remove the driveshaft/hub/ears/disk as one assembly, the brakes will have to be tied up and dangle (assuming you don't want to undo the brake lines). Then i guess the dedion can stay there and the diff will drop out. catch the diff on a jack and its fairly easy with two people. what wrong with your propshaft then? HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Lewis Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Insufficient length of splines locating into gearbox, so it is starting to whip and vibrate. Looks like fun this weekend 😬 Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 ☹️ roll it into the sunshine, and get a couple of beers out i guess.... HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Jones Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 How much movment do you need to get the prop shaft out with the diff in place if its only a litle bit how about suporting the engine and unding the engine mounts and letting the engine slide forward this is only an idea its an engine or diff out in my car a [promised Richard so cannot say the word]. Paul. Paul. See My Car Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted August 22, 2002 Author Share Posted August 22, 2002 The flange on the back end of the propshaft is wider than the tunnel, so it won't slide forwards at all - it needs to slide through the space occupied by the diff in order to enter the tunnel. Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Is the SV tunnel any wider in this respect miraz? HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted August 23, 2002 Author Share Posted August 23, 2002 Nope - same room in the tunnel, more room for the driver's backside Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Geoff Why are you removing the propshaft 🤔 Cheers Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 because its the only bit left he's not had to remove and replace yet 🤔 HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Lewis Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Not true - gearbox next ❗ 😬 Gareth Edited by - Gareth Lewis on 23 Aug 2002 13:09:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted August 23, 2002 Author Share Posted August 23, 2002 Actually the gearbox has been a little temperamental recently, so I've only got a little time left to break it before it's out of warranty. 10 months old, 11,500 miles Warranty replacements to date:- Front shocks radiator fan (twice) radiator steering rack radiator fan switch (3 times) air temperature sensor coolant temperature sensor Throttle assembly for plenum indicator switch (twice) headlamp switch cooling fan relay speedometer dry sump pump headlamp shell driveshafts (both) Rear wheel bearings Clutch (including cover) Rear Fog light lens (4 times) sidescreens (twice) weather gear (twice) tonneau cover (twice) oil pressure sender bonnet nosecone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 Geoff - maybe this points to just how good the warranty department is! Or how much stick you give your car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusfeuer Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 I managed to remove my propshaft in 10 minutes without any hassle at all. Mind you that this is an SV, which may have different dimensions. But it is definetly worth a try. When I had fitted my Zetec engine with gearbox (Sierra) and all into my SV, I realised that the factory had sent me the wrong shaft since it was 15 cm too short. I had attached the shaft to the diff before I fitted the latter to the car. I thought that I had a major disassembly work ahead of me to get the shaft out, but no. When I got the new shaft, I removed the high tension screws that fastens the prop shaft to the diff's plate and removed the shaft by pulling it upward between the tubing that forms the tunnel. The little aluminium plate that is to be riveted to the top rear end of the tunnel was (and still is) not in place. I had to move some of the brake/fuel tubing a few mm to get it out, but it was no problem at all. Before I inserted the new, longer, propshaft, I removed the screws from the engine mounts and pulled the entire engine 5-6 cm forward. This let me slip the shaft in the same way and insert it into the gearbox. Total replacement time: 30 minutes. /Magnus F. Edited by - magnusfeuer on 23 Aug 2002 23:01:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Lewis Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 Hoopy, Thanks for the advice - particularly the bit about sunshine & beers. Job done today - with two helpers( 😳) aged 7 & 5, I resorted to supporting the diff with my engine crane. It all slipped out smoothly - glad to see that the back end was in reasonably good nick considering that I put it together 10 years ago! Gearbox next - any one have any ideas? Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 hhhmmm... I think you'll have to take the engine out gareth;)] OTOH you've got two days of bank holiday left and i hope you still have a suitable beer supply in the fridge *smile* HOOPY CYCLE WINGS CUCUMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Lewis Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 The gearbox should survive until the winter- doesn't like shifting from 3rd to 2nd. Not too bad on the road, but when hot on a trackday is almost impossible. Decision is whether to rebuild - Phil Stewart or BGH - or ditch it for one of the semi-helical Quaife gearsets. Any thoughts? I can hear that cold beer calling me..... 😬 Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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