TomB Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Morning,I've got my propshaft (1996, 55000 miles) on the bench while my car is in bits. I gave it a good clean last night and checked the joints. There is a small (but definitely there) amount of play in the front joint. When I move it and feel the play, a little dirty brown grease oozes out. Is any play acceptable in these joints, or am I looking at replacing them? If replacing, the joints don't seem expensive from CC (~£12 each). Is this something I can do my myself? I have circlip pliers so I can at least start to take them apart. What about balancing afterwards? I've been quoted ~£100 for a rebuild and £150 for a new one made up by a local propshaft specialist. What do you think? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 You don’t want any play in them. I have replaced the UJs in the past, balancing was not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thanks Tony, how do you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Have them replaced with better spec joints - the stock CC ones are pretty nasty, and make sure its balanced afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 The ones fitted are GKN ones, and Ill buy from Redline, so not sure how they comapre with CC ones. Ive spoken to NW Propshafts just now and they said if just replacing one, there would be no need to balance, but would be if both U/J where done. Balancing alone would be £60+vat, and overhauling mine with new U/J & balancing would be £100+vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I would not entertain an unbalanced prop on my car.If your going to the trouble of taking the prop out I would replace both joints with upgraded ones, balance and refit, it not cost effective to do half a job on something which is so labour intensive to remove and replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Yes, I agree. Im rather fond of my legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Not sure where you are in the country but Proptech in Hartlebury (West Midlands) will do you a good job at a sensible price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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