twybrow
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:19 PM |
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What dissolves threadlock? Propshaft stuck!
I have undone all of the bots on my propshaft (engine end). I threadlocked them in, and now I think the thread lock has stuck the prop adaptor to the
prop. I have undone the centre bearing, so it can slide backwards. I then bashed it with a hammer, tried driving a wedge between the faces, and
sprayed brake cleaner in the holes, but it still wont budge! Any suggestions?
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rallyingden
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:25 PM |
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Try driving off bet that works 
RD
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austin man
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:25 PM |
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a bit of heat maybe ??
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:25 PM |
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FIRE!!!!
Blow torch is the only answer!!
Espesh if you have used green loctite
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twybrow
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:29 PM |
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I was thinking of just firing it up and dumping the clutch. Do you think it would damage anything!?
Heat might be te answer, but as ever, it is in an awkward position (fuel lines etc!).
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Steve G
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:33 PM |
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I recon the two faces will be rusted together myself. You could try penetrating fluid in there. You could also try rocking the car with it in gear
rather than driving it. Worth tying the prop up loosely though if you have access to save it dropping suddenly and damaging a UJ.
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maximill666
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:43 PM |
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As above ^^^^ Try rocking it in gear
I wouldnt use heat just in case you damage the gearbox output shaft oil seal.
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twybrow
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:46 PM |
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The reason for taking it apart is to get the output shaft seal out. I think it is pissing oil everywhere. The car has only been on the raods a matter
of weeks, with a constant drizzle of oil over the prop, so I doubt it is too rusted!
Think I will try the rocking it gear thing tomorrow. I already had it tied off as I was scared silly of getting a U/J on the nose!
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Peteff
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 09:51 PM |
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I'd put the handbrake on and let the clutch out slowly in gear of course.
[Edited on 13/7/09 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 05:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
I'd put the handbrake on and let the clutch out slowly in gear of course.
[Edited on 13/7/09 by Peteff]
What he said
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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nick205
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 01:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
I'd put the handbrake on and let the clutch out slowly in gear of course.
[Edited on 13/7/09 by Peteff]
What he said
Make sure you've tied it up well and go very very carefully - it'll be a big bang 
Alternatively get much biger hammer
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