#1: Urgent driveshaft help Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:45 am ---- errrrm, how do it get it back in?
I pulled it out when I was hammering my wishbone as it was stuck on the hub side and I wanted it off.
Also whats the best method to clean off gearbox oil from block paving :s I put brake cleaner on it then loads of washing powder
#2: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:02 am ---- Twist it 'till you feel it line up and push it in.
Sawdust to soak up the majority then brake cleaner and paper towel/newspaper.
#3: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:06 am ---- I was doing that, but it came out again. What are those 2 groves on the rim of the hole? I thought they may be for the shaft to lock into but the part that comes into contact them is smooth all the way around. Do those shafts have a clip to hold them in like some other cars? I tried looking for one on the floor but didn't see one.
oh and does it make a difference if the wishbone is on or off?
#4: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:36 pm ---- I got it back in but it make a clunking noise when in gear like its not in properly but its pushed all the way in.
#5: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: sri16v, Location: WalesPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:12 am ---- you will know if its in properly when you go to top the gearbox oil up. If its not in far enough it will leak out from around the driveshaft seal.
With mine (GTi 180) there was no clicking noise, just slid straight in.
Did you check the boots for cracks or holes? Have you tightened the hubnut to the correct torque?
#6: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:18 am ----
Rob2859 wrote:
I got it back in but it make a clunking noise when in gear like its not in properly but its pushed all the way in.
Needs a good shove to get it past the seal
#7: Re: Urgent driveshaft help Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:31 pm ---- Cheers guys. The boots are good and it seems all the way in. It came off on the gearbox end btw. Will have a look again when i get chance had to taxi it to work
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