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evonigel

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:12 PM Reply With Quote
broken drive shaft

was enjoying my first proper blat this evening along one of Northern Ireland's best coastal roads then BANG!!
I thought I'd been shot lol!!
drive shaft seemingly broken where it meets the reverse box.
am I looking at a wrecked reverse box as well??

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ReMan

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:19 PM Reply With Quote
Do you mean propshaft?





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Ben_Copeland

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:21 PM Reply With Quote
I take it you mean propshaft which runs through the centre of the car and not the two driveshafts that go to the wheels?

I'd be more concerned about damage to wires and fuel lines than the reverse box.





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evonigel

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:23 PM Reply With Quote
yes prop shaft
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sdh2903

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:36 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland

I'd be more concerned about damage to wires and fuel lines than the reverse box.


Er no not really, wires and fuel lines cheap and easy to repair, reverse box £600 plus. I would be more concerned about why it failed, has it sheared at the joint or has it come loose? Were you giving it the beans or changing gear or just pootling along?

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evonigel

posted on 5/5/13 at 09:45 PM Reply With Quote
the speedo was reading 3 figures at the time!!!


quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903


quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland

I'd be more concerned about damage to wires and fuel lines than the reverse box.


Er no not really, wires and fuel lines cheap and easy to repair, reverse box £600 plus. I would be more concerned about why it failed, has it sheared at the joint or has it come loose? Were you giving it the beans or changing gear or just pootling along?

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bi22le

posted on 5/5/13 at 10:16 PM Reply With Quote
Your lucky you did not loose your legs. There have been some horror stories about prop shafts going.

quote:
Originally posted by evonigel
the speedo was reading 3 figures at the time!!!


quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903


quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland

I'd be more concerned about damage to wires and fuel lines than the reverse box.


Er no not really, wires and fuel lines cheap and easy to repair, reverse box £600 plus. I would be more concerned about why it failed, has it sheared at the joint or has it come loose? Were you giving it the beans or changing gear or just pootling along?







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dhutch

posted on 6/5/13 at 09:23 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903Er no not really, wires and fuel lines cheap and easy to repair, reverse box £600 plus.

This. And also, my legs!

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mcerd1

posted on 6/5/13 at 11:23 AM Reply With Quote
big remainder to everyone - fit prop-catchers !!!!!!!!!

as above I'd have thought there would be more damage to the chassis, wiring, brake and fuel lines
and if a prop ever escapes the tunnel it can make a real mess of your legs
a few people here have had close calls in the past....

a prop-cathcer at each end could save your legs and will keep the other damage to a minimum

have you got any pics' of the damage ?



I'd want to check the reverse box for any obvious damage and maybe take lid off for a look - but if there is no obvious damage, the bearings are smooth, no alarming noises and it still works etc.... then you've propbably got away with it

btw was the propshaft that broke the one between the engine and reverse box or between the reverse box and the diff ??



[Edited on 6/5/2013 by mcerd1]





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dhutch

posted on 6/5/13 at 02:54 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
was the propshaft that broke the one between the engine and reverse box or between the reverse box and the diff ??
And at which end?

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Mark Allanson

posted on 6/5/13 at 04:47 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
was the propshaft that broke the one between the engine and reverse box or between the reverse box and the diff ??
And at which end?


If it had broken at the front at 100+mph, I don't think he would be out of A&E for another 2 weeks





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evonigel

posted on 6/5/13 at 06:03 PM Reply With Quote
it was the one between the engine and the reverse box (reverse box end)
after a quick inspection it looks as if the bolts have worked their way loose but I will know better once I get a better look tomorrow
the sides of the tunnel have been plated at that particular point thankfully


quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1

big remainder to everyone - fit prop-catchers !!!!!!!!!

as above I'd have thought there would be more damage to the chassis, wiring, brake and fuel lines
and if a prop ever escapes the tunnel it can make a real mess of your legs
a few people here have had close calls in the past....

a prop-cathcer at each end could save your legs and will keep the other damage to a minimum

have you got any pics' of the damage ?



I'd want to check the reverse box for any obvious damage and maybe take lid off for a look - but if there is no obvious damage, the bearings are smooth, no alarming noises and it still works etc.... then you've propbably got away with it

btw was the propshaft that broke the one between the engine and reverse box or between the reverse box and the diff ??



[Edited on 6/5/2013 by mcerd1]

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sdh2903

posted on 6/5/13 at 06:10 PM Reply With Quote
You had a lucky escape, I have Allen head cap bolts on mine, all drilled and wirelocked. People say loctite is enough I disagree.
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evonigel

posted on 6/5/13 at 06:46 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903
You had a lucky escape, I have Allen head cap bolts on mine, all drilled and wirelocked. People say loctite is enough I disagree.


you may have a point there
wire locking sounds good from now on

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johnny chimpo

posted on 6/5/13 at 07:20 PM Reply With Quote
Sounds like another thing I should check over this wknd!
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dhutch

posted on 8/5/13 at 08:26 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Mark AllansonIf it had broken at the front at 100+mph, I don't think he would be out of A&E for another 2 weeks

Depends on the tunnel configuation, and even in a bad tunnel, a bit of luck....

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dhutch

posted on 8/5/13 at 08:27 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by johnny chimpo
Sounds like another thing I should check over this wknd!

Yeah, i did mine up (axle end) in a but of a rush using an adjustable spanner.... that was 2 years ago.


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