The sound of a buggered UJ

Hi all,

Once again, I can hear the sound of a UJ on its way out. I usually get them replaced by a mechanic, but at £70 a time, I figure I can probably do it myself.

However, does anybody have any tips on finding out which one is broken? Both of the props have a little bit of play, maybe a little more on the front one.

Cheers,

Chris.

you can buy a new prop for that , slide on prop may have a little freeplay ,thats not good but still has life in it , but any movement at all in uj and yokes means it needs replacing

A tweeting noise is a classic sound of uj on the way out,feel prop after a run for a hot joint

tottot said:

A tweeting noise is a classic sound of uj on the way out,feel prop after a run for a hot joint

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It's more of a clunk when braking to a stop. I had this problem a few months ago, had a UJ replaced and it went away.

Take off the one that has not had a uj replaced so far. Noise goes away - change both uj's on that prop - £20 job done. If still there, change the uj's on the other. Simples

They are cheap as chips. If you are gonna do them yourself then why not do all four at the same time.

best remove it completely and check that they are all free and that theres no stiffness

Just done the rear prop on my 110 and cost less than £15 two UJ and prop bolts no need to jack the vehicle up just crawl under. I just use a slitting blade on the UJs if they are being stubborn
Have a look at Buster info and dont forget if you split the prop to check for the alignment mark when re fitting if you are bothered about balance.