Rear Prop shaft wear - how long have I got?

bakers · Sep 8, 2013

Hi all,

Recently noticed a 'clunking' when changing gear.

Got under her today and found a lot of play in the rear joint of the rear prop shaft.

I will be able to fit new one later this week, just wondered how long it will last?
I can live with the clunk and I only travel 30 miles (round trip) each day - any thoughts.

Steve

200tdi ayre · Sep 8, 2013

bakers said:
Hi all,

Recently noticed a 'clunking' when changing gear.

Got under her today and found a lot of play in the rear joint of the rear prop shaft.

I will be able to fit new one later this week, just wondered how long it will last?
I can live with the clunk and I only travel 30 miles (round trip) each day - any thoughts.

Steve

Could go in a mile, could go in a month

Pikey · Sep 8, 2013

@ 50mph constant and providing the temp remains at or below 16degrees C you have 18hrs 42minute 21secs. before the prop will need replacing.

Other factors may influence the above prediction

Freelaner · Sep 8, 2013

bakers said:
Hi all,

Recently noticed a 'clunking' when changing gear.

Got under her today and found a lot of play in the rear joint of the rear prop shaft.

I will be able to fit new one later this week, just wondered how long it will last?
I can live with the clunk and I only travel 30 miles (round trip) each day - any thoughts.

Steve

5 days, 4 hours and 23 seconds

or there abouts

Pikey · Sep 8, 2013

Freelaner said:
5 days, 4 hours and 23 seconds

or there abouts

Ya conclusions require some scrutiny..

freelance · Sep 8, 2013

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ if it stays on the drive..................

bakers · Sep 8, 2013

Well it is Sunday evening!

Guess I just rolls the dice.

Just thought that one of you brainy guys might be able to give me confidence to drive it for a couple do days, hey ho, asked too much :screaming_bug_eye_f

Thanks for your replies chaps, I know it's a difficult one to predict!

Steve

Pikey · Sep 8, 2013

seriously remove it and engage diflock then drive it in 2wd. not worth risking it going bang whilst ya driving it.

SteNova · Sep 9, 2013

longer if you grease it

timtheenchanteruk · Sep 9, 2013

remove prop, engage difflock, only sure, safe way until you get new bits, be warned they are not nice to drive in front wheel only, mine certainly wasnt...

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