Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
Rear prop shaft centre bearing fail again?
42k miles since I changed it. Bought a GKN (at least that's what it was sold as), centre bearing rubber has split above the bearing.
Only noticed as I had the prop off to to the clutch last week. I'd like to have thought it'd last longer than 42k?Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
16th Jul 2022 3:40 pm
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
42k doesn't sound impressive for a drive shaft. But the top rubber is super thin stuff. Go for Sikaflex on your new one, before you install it.
16th Jul 2022 9:07 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
ours went at 30k miles from NEW and failed MOT...replaced on extended warranty £684..disgraceful
17th Jul 2022 12:45 am
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1526
Sorry to hear that. Mine went at 28k miles from new. Those sort of mileages almost make it a consumable like brakes and tyres.Gary
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17th Jul 2022 9:28 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4153
Captain Crosscheck wrote:
42k doesn't sound impressive for a drive shaft. But the top rubber is super thin stuff. Go for Sikaflex on your new one, before you install it.
Why not just take the current one off and Sikaflex it rather than replace and get the same issue ? Will keep you going for another year or so...I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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17th Jul 2022 10:09 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
I think I will Sikaflex this one. The old prop had failed the centre bearing, but also the rear joint, so it wasn't worth fixing.
The joints on this new(er) prop are fine, just the rubber gone.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
17th Jul 2022 10:22 am
Discologist
Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 537
I haven’t checked when mine was replaced but I’ve just found out that the centre bearing on the ‘new’ one is on the way out. It seems things aren’t what they used to be.
23rd Jul 2022 4:42 pm
bear1009
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: aberdeen
Posts: 214
Filled the rubber part of mine with tiger seal 7 yrs ago and never had any more problems with it . tinted windows
led sidelights
new fuel pump
disco 3 sticker
4x4 screen unlocked ( thanks bell autos)
bell autos egr blanking kit
halo fog day running lights
ffrr sat nav hack
gvif reverse camera
clear side indicators
alisport intercooler hoses
14th Aug 2022 5:11 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
Tiger seal repair!
Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
13th Sep 2022 8:30 pm
bear1009
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: aberdeen
Posts: 214
Good gear ,like i said mine has been fixed for the last 7yrs never had another problem with it , the original rubber part seems very thin and easily torn.tinted windows
led sidelights
new fuel pump
disco 3 sticker
4x4 screen unlocked ( thanks bell autos)
bell autos egr blanking kit
halo fog day running lights
ffrr sat nav hack
gvif reverse camera
clear side indicators
alisport intercooler hoses
14th Sep 2022 8:04 am
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
i fitted one of the units from Darkside Developments - hopefully wont ever need to worry about centre bearing rubber againand if i replace the prop, can just change the centre carrier out for the DS unit too.
dont know if it is ok to put the link below (no affiliation to me)
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
bear1009 wrote:
the original rubber part seems very thin and easily torn.
I don't think the replacement parts are anywhere near as good as originally fitted in factory. My original prop lasted 110k miles, the replacement 'OEM GKN' part only did 42k!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
14th Sep 2022 9:47 am
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2296
Sorry to divert, but will.i.am, how do you find the Darkside unit ? Did you go for the standard or track bushes ? Can you feel any vibration, or noise with this ? TIA. D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
14th Sep 2022 1:26 pm
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
I went for track just as they were supposed to be softer but i can't say i have noticed any vobration or any sort of noise other than an improvement from the noisey bearing from before.
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