Mine was like that, I used a really strong flexible rubber glue and covered both sides of the rubber boot after lifting the prop to just above centre and it lasted 2 yearsRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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4th Nov 2018 7:03 pm
eightfoot
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Re: Rear Prop centre support bush - how urgent?
reb78 wrote:
As above, There is a bit of play in the centre support bush on my rear prop on the D3.
Pics tell the story. How urgent is this to replace? There is perhaps 1/4 inch movement up and down if I push it
Why on earth isnt this a solid propshaft - a joint there is unnecessary complication surely?!
just change it mate the rear uj will def be foofedplease excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
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4th Nov 2018 10:12 pm
Bardley
Member Since: 02 May 2018
Location: Hertfordshire
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+1 as above.
The UJ's will likely be notchy...2011 MY D4 HSE
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4th Nov 2018 11:35 pm
IOM man
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My UJs were notchy as well so replaced the whole propshaftCurrent:
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5th Nov 2018 7:55 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Same here ref the notchy u/js.
The car can literally climb mountains and yet the prop cant make it much past 100k
5th Nov 2018 7:58 am
reb78
Member Since: 21 Apr 2018
Location: Herts
Posts: 217
Thanks folks.
GKN or Hardy Spicer for the replacement?? I have heard recently that GKN quality isn't what it was but not sure if this is correct?
Why didnt they make things like the UJs replaceable?! Gotta chuck the whole old unit because of poor design!
5th Nov 2018 3:43 pm
Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
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General concensus is to replace the bolts when fitting a new prop. Have a look on Advanced Factors as rhey do the prop plus the bolts as a kit.2006 TdV6 HSE.
5th Nov 2018 5:24 pm
reb78
Member Since: 21 Apr 2018
Location: Herts
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Just back to part of the original question. Is this a do next weekend job or it can wait for now? After Friday i will be back to clocking up the miles in the D2 so this will be on local duties for a month or so with the other half.
5th Nov 2018 5:37 pm
highlands
Member Since: 11 Jan 2010
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It can wait for now.
If you were to pack some Sikaflex in their, propping (sic) it up a bit to get the more 'normal' alignment it'd probably be fine for a year or more.
My old D3 ran for quite a few years and probably over 50,000 miles with a Sikaflex repair with no problems.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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5th Nov 2018 5:56 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
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reb78 wrote:
Thanks folks.
GKN or Hardy Spicer for the replacement?? I have heard recently that GKN quality isn't what it was but not sure if this is correct?
GKN make Hardy Spicer brand unless they have recently sold it off.
5th Nov 2018 6:03 pm
Wyn
Member Since: 15 Jun 2015
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 56
I changed mine this morning and used all new bolts.
The rear UJ was also "notchy"
5th Nov 2018 6:05 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Old bolts will be just fine, if you are worried apply some loctite.
I have changed many many vehicle prop shafts and never used new bolts/nuts.
5th Nov 2018 8:18 pm
Bardley
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