Sprint Rich
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 12:30 AM |
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Propshaft failure
Just suffered massive propshaft failure on a Dutton Malaga.
Question A; Whos best near the south coast for custom propshafts?
B: Fibreglass gel coat repairs, worth the money to do or just replace?
C: Underpant replacement?
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Hellfire
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 12:31 AM |
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Cant help with advice re the propshaft supplier but undercrackers.. figleaves are good, if a little expensive...
Steve
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Worzey
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 06:41 AM |
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Autoprop in Felbridge (East Grinstead) for the Prop Shaft.
Caterham R400
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02GF74
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 06:55 AM |
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how did it fail, any photos?
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40inches
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 07:31 AM |
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There you go http://www.redlandhealthcare.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=390 
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 10:27 AM |
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I hope no personal injuries?
BLOG: http://thunderroad-super7.blogspot.com/
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myke pocock
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 10:43 AM |
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Regarding undercrackers, I wonder if the Army have carbon kevlar Y's. May get a second hand pair on ebay but could be a bit discoloured
depending where they came from.
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 10:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Worzey
Autoprop in Felbridge (East Grinstead) for the Prop Shaft.
Yep Autoprop vote from me. Strange plce but great service.
- Jim
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hobzy
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 11:27 AM |
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Rich were you on the a34 on monday? If yes then I went past and waved in my orange indy. Where did it happen? 
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iank
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| posted on 7/5/09 at 01:20 PM |
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Depends how bad the fibreglass has been damaged and what the cost/availability of the replacement parts is like.
If the prop went through something then it's likely to be a pain to get looking good and being strong again, so a new panel is probably the
answer.
Underpant replacement is probably required if the prop joined you in the passenger compartment. I think the bin-men would appreciate the old set
being bagged and sealed 
[Edited on 7/5/09 by iank]
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Mr G
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 01:17 PM |
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Piccys can be found HERE
Billys propshaft failure with pics (lucky I was'nt a passenger that day!)
HERE
G
[Edited on 8/5/09 by Mr G]
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 12/5/09 at 01:07 AM |
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Driveshafts tend to break for only 3 reasons:
-overspeed. The slight unbalance gets worse and worse and WHAM! it tears itself apart.
-too much torque. Unlikely in your case.
-previous damage. A dent or bent shaft causing one of the above failures at lower speeds/torque.
I would suggest doing some math to see just how fast your driveshaft is spinning. If you have an overdrive transmission you may be overspeeding it at
high speeds.
Cheers.
Cory
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 12/5/09 at 01:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by C10CoryM
Driveshafts tend to break for only 3 reasons:
-overspeed. The slight unbalance gets worse and worse and WHAM! it tears itself apart.
-too much torque. Unlikely in your case.
-previous damage. A dent or bent shaft causing one of the above failures at lower speeds/torque.
I would suggest doing some math to see just how fast your driveshaft is spinning. If you have an overdrive transmission you may be overspeeding it at
high speeds.
Cheers.
Cory
Or you can just be unlucky...
 
Rescued attachment broken prop.jpg
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