shn7 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Following a chat with Nutty Nig at Dunsfold today I've concluded that my right hand drive shaft is kaput. Anyone got one spare that they would consider parting with. Alternatively anyone know anythign about getting the joints rebuilt? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 19, 2004 Author Share Posted September 19, 2004 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I had a duffer a couple of years ago, spent ages looking for a replacement joint, motor factors, Ford, scrappies,transmission specialist all to no avail. Your only choice is to send the driveshaft back to GKN driveline the manufacturer either through a transmission specialist or through CC. The Ford type driveshafts are no longer available through CC the latest type being made by GKN once again but now have freelander CV joints and lighter connecting/drive shafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john mason Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 one for sale on e-bay look under caterham was £45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Giles Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I'm a service engineer for a CNC machine tool company. GKN use several of our machines, at GKN Drivelines and GKN Driveshafts. So give me a part number or model number or what what it goes on/came off and i'll see if I can get one for you. I'm there tomorrow and quite regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 John M, Was that a driveshaft you saw or the prop shaft here? Mark G. Very kind offer. Would be very interested if you're able to get something that will save me spending lots with CC. I believe the joint is from Sierra's that had rear drum brakes (not the disc braked cars) if that helps identify anything. Other than that I have no idea on part numbers for the joints. Sorry for the late reply but I 've been away a couple of days. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Giles Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I'm there 2moro. I'll ask. They may not make them anymore - but I'll do my best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 So Mark, Were you there yesterday 🤔 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Giles Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Yeah and 2day. No joy at driveshafts but I'm in drivelines next week. maybe, fingers crossed. I'll ask about a refurb as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 29, 2004 Author Share Posted September 29, 2004 OK thanks Mark. A refurb would be fine if I could send the old one off and get it back refubed I'd be v. happy. That would save me the hassle of trying diy. I can arrange shipping by courier easily as we have a contract. Efforts much appreciated. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Giles Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 there 2day - no joy, they only refurb in small batches (didn't give numbers but would imagine more than 10ish to make it worth their while retooling etc.) It's a funny place though, so I'll ask someone different 2moro. I'm there all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks for keeping on trying Mark. wonder if we could do a bulk buy and get ten done? Anyone else need a driveshaft refurbished? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Giles Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Steve joy of joys. They have a service dept. You going to brands sunday? 07793 156766, Bring your knackered one along and we'll sort something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 Mark, Brilliant news that it can be done. YHM. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Mark, Can you confirm receipt? Sent you an email last Tuesday but not received a reply . Cheers. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 UPDATE: Unfortunately GKN that Mark G took my driveshaft to where unable to help. So last week I sent it off to Mick @ Redline Components for him to look at and decide whether it was time for a new one or fix if he could. It arrived at Redline at 13:46 Friday. Today (Monday) I got an email from Mick at 13:08 stating the original shaft was fixed and ready to despatch. Cost just £72 pounds . Rather less than the cost of a new one from CC at £245. I've often heard good things said about Redline and can only add my vote here 😬 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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