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ChrisJE94

New Member

• Jul 17, 2012

• #1

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.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jul 17, 2012

• #2

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

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jul 17, 2012

• #3

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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ChrisJE94

New Member

• Jul 17, 2012

• #4

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.

 

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DerekT

Active Member

• Jul 17, 2012

• #5

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

 

Adam1979

New Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #6

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

 

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defenderlee

New Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #7

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

 

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Midway

New Member

• Jul 18, 2012

• #8

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.