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imm sure theres a thread on busterbus tour of how to section

if memory serves me right its a step by step picture guide better than haynes manuals
 
Agree with the above, really easy job following Busters guide. A couple of hours per prop (mainly getting the bolts undone) but you really do need a vice it makes life so much easier.
 
Go for it. Once you've done one UJ the others will be a doddle. I used a large G cramp to squeeze the new caps in place rather than the vice because it was easier. Also get yourself a decent pair of circlip pliers. You'll waste ages with cheap ones as they keep bending the tips.
 
sorry to bother you all again but whats the part number i should ask for its a 92 k" reg fender im asking as local shop needs measurments etc and its hard enough thinking about doing the job so i dont want more complicated issues to deal with lol:doh:
 
Why not give Cheviot a bell 0191 257 4444 and speak with either Ken or Dave. They are on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, so not far from you.

They will sort you out and probably have one waiting for you on the shelf!
 
Don't do it. :D :D It's a nightmare. You'll need at least one other person to hold the prop shaft while you squeeze up the vice or G clamp while also holding the sockets used to press them in.
if you are lucky all the little pins will stay in place and it'll be a breeze.
Or unlucky one of the little feckers will dislodge and the whole job has stopped while you get the cap out, reset all the pins and try again.

Do not attempt it alone.

If you feel confident, go for it. Personally I think it is a massive pain in the 'arris and best to go and buy a new prop then crack open a tinny and relax.
 
Funkykipper said:
Don't do it. :D :D It's a nightmare. You'll need at least one other person to hold the prop shaft while you squeeze up the vice or G clamp while also holding the sockets used to press them in.
if you are lucky all the little pins will stay in place and it'll be a breeze.
Or unlucky one of the little feckers will dislodge and the whole job has stopped while you get the cap out, reset all the pins and try again.

Do not attempt it alone.

If you feel confident, go for it. Personally I think it is a massive pain in the 'arris and best to go and buy a new prop then crack open a tinny and relax.
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Rubbish! My old mum could do it. Grease the pins in the caps and they wont fall out. Locate the caps into place with your fingers making sure the spider is centered. Then wind the clamp in until the caps are properly started. Once they are going in straight loosen the clamp and insert sockets slightly smaller than the caps and push them all the way home. Make sure the grooves for the circlips are clean and pop the clips in. Done. I've done hundreds on my own with no problems.

Or spend a load of cash buying a new prop that you dont need as well as not learning anything. Landrovers are designed to be worked on at the side of the road with minimal tools.
 
Shifty1962 said:
Rubbish! My old mum could do it. Grease the pins in the caps and they wont fall out. Locate the caps into place with your fingers making sure the spider is centered. Then wind the clamp in until the caps are properly started. Once they are going in straight loosen the clamp and insert sockets slightly smaller than the caps and push them all the way home. Make sure the grooves for the circlips are clean and pop the clips in. Done. I've done hundreds on my own with no problems.

Or spend a load of cash buying a new prop that you dont need as well as not learning anything. Landrovers are designed to be worked on at the side of the road with minimal tools.
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:D :D it was meant to be tongue in cheek, and also the difference between a twelve quid UJ and a hundred and fifty quid prop shaft makes the job very worth while.

I do feel that for someone who has never done it before does need to know what the potential issues are rather than saying "yeah man it's a piece of **** and me gran could do it with her eyes closed".

It is very easy to squeeze too hard or not put enough grease in the caps. :doh:

As with anything if you've done something a hundred times, it's a doddle. First time is always the scary one.
 
The OP is only across the other side of the river, so if he has any problems he can always give me a call ... He has my number. :D
 
Give it a go! Just be aware of two things, Check the play in the splines between the two halves and if there is play, dont waste your time, buy a new prop. If you do have a go, as has been said before, take your time putting the caps on the ends when you squeeze them on to check that all the rollers are stuck to the sides. I did mine but wasnt happy with it and pulled it apart to find a few broken rollers stuck at the end of the cap!:eek:
 
which is why as an apprentice i was taught to fit one cup then spider then push cup through till its nearly out other side of yoke which pushes other side of spider far enough out to fit other cap without dislodging needles
 
right lads been under car and after a good check the rear prop and uj,s are fine now the front prop is a different story the uj,s are really worn and its where ive been hearing the knocking sound so ive managed to get the prop off and will tackle uj,s when my hands thaw out and i put a few bits of skin back in place lol
 
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