Dar ran Dar ran
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Hi as any one got the measurements of a mk1 prop? thanks
Prop length?
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Just been lazy mines off and away at a garageNope. They're all 4 cylinder FL1 props are the same length though.
Seen one for sale and the courier needs a length .
Mine is all ok but the bearings have gone the vcu is excellent but can’t split it !
will heat take the uj’s out and are the ok to replace?
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Why cant you split the props from the VCU on a bench if you have it off the car, ?
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If it doesn't split your not using a big enough hammer.
Also how did you test the VCU to be able to say its excellent?
Also how did you test the VCU to be able to say its excellent?
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100% no stiffness in corner or full lock
But definitely works well on Cumbrian “B” roads when it’s mud or lose gravel
Hit it any harder it will definitely break
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I wouldn't trust the full lock test, in my experience its totally hopeless and can give you a false (and potentially expensive) sense of security.
As the prop shaft is off the car put a couple of large screwdrivers in the universal joints either side of the VCU. If you can't make it turn without giving yourself a hernia it's no good and needs sorted.
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Have you seen how bent the chisel is in that video?
Bigger hammer, more aggression needed.
After you've got it back on the car, do a 1 wheel up test. It will confirm your thoughts that it is in good condition, or, confirm @Alibro s that it is very difficult to sense impending doom from the full lock test. These are not mutually exclusive, but you need to confirm at least 1!
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