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paulie20
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N/Side drive shaft
« on: Aug 15th, 2011, 5:29pm » |
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Hi can anyone help me locating a n/side drive shaft for my 1998 Ultima estate, 2.3, I have tried all our local breakers yards to no avail. Noise is really bad now & don't wish to drive any more. Are the torx bolts really difficult to remove?
Any help would be much appreciated, I live in Cardiff.
MNany Thanks, Paul
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: N/Side drive shaft
« Reply #1 on: Aug 15th, 2011, 9:09pm » |
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If its making a regular clonking noise then you probably only need to change one or maybe two of the CV joints. Not too difficult a job. You will need to rotate the driveshaft to get at each of the 6 Torx bolts.
CV joints are available from about £20 each new - check on ebay [ search : scorpio cv joint ]
I've used s/h CV joints before with no problem - not on the Scorpio but on a Mk2 Granada.
Torx bolts can be tight - don't use cheap Torx bits as they will snap off and round out the heads of the bolts...which means you will probably need a hacksaw and a supply of blades. Clean out the recess of any dirt to ensure the Torx bit fits in deep and snugly. Soak them in WD-40 or similar the day before you do the job.
On my Sierra I had to use several extension bars and an impact tool to get a couple of them to shift...and I managed to break 3 or 4 Torx bits.
Also check for worn wheel bearings while you working in that area.
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martin_rowe
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Re: N/Side drive shaft
« Reply #2 on: Aug 16th, 2011, 8:46am » |
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I have a shaft, complete with one new cv (fitted about 1 month befor car came off the road) £25 + p&p or can collect from Stoke-on-Trent.
Martin
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paulie20
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Re: N/Side drive shaft
« Reply #3 on: Aug 17th, 2011, 1:43pm » |
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Dear Scorpio Mike,
Thank you so much for all the info on changing drive shaft, your prior knowledge has made me aware of any pitfalls before I undertake the job. I shall treat those bolts with great respect!
Many thanks
Paul
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Re: N/Side drive shaft
« Reply #4 on: Aug 17th, 2011, 1:48pm » |
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on Aug 15th, 2011, 9:09pm, Scorpio_Mike wrote:| Clean out the recess of any dirt to ensure the Torx bit fits in deep and snugly. Soak them in WD-40 or similar the day before you do the job. |
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I also like to get the bits in place then give them a knock with a hammer just to get them in that bit further...
A beautiful assistant on hand to work the handbrake while you are underneath turning the driveshafts is a big help 
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:I give up !  Too much for an old boy!  |
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