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ShadowMerchantBC Mar 28, 2011 05:59 PM

Very helpful video! So going by the video, the part which I have identified to be damaged is the "snap ring seat". Can this end pieace be replaced without replacing the entire driveshaft?
And yes we were very lucky to make the trip safety. The joints were noticeably bad until we got down into New York city, then they just got worse from their. I guess the Auto Gods blessed me and my Rover that day.

tweakrover Mar 28, 2011 08:24 PM

if the cap from the end that slipped out is still in the yolk then i would think the yolk would still be ok, I can't see it being beyond useing it unless it was completly broke or the hole that the cap goes in was reamed out, and if the cap is still in it you should be good.

ShadowMerchantBC Mar 28, 2011 09:41 PM

Not really sure. Like I said ill definitely remove the shaft early tomarrow and take some pics of it for you guys. I hope your right though.

ShadowMerchantBC Mar 29, 2011 04:44 PM

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I successfully removed the complete rear driveshaft from my disco. The work was relitivily easy, and using a turbo torch on the bolts really made loosening them with a wrench much easier! So here are the pics. From what I see I'm pretty sure that replacing the entire shaft would be best. But I'm open to everyone's opinion.
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The rear end.
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Damage to the rear end
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The front end looks fine and shows no sign of damages.

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jafir Mar 29, 2011 04:59 PM

I'd replace it. You can probably get a decent one for $75 at a local salvage yard.

Maybe even this one:

General Auto Salvage Company, Inc. USA-NH(Claremont) 1-800-562-384

tweakrover Mar 29, 2011 05:47 PM

Yea looks pretty beat. Check your options, I'm sure there are plenty of used driveshafts to be had, check the for sale section of the forums for someone parting out a disco.

Spike555 Mar 29, 2011 06:47 PM

Yeah you need a new prop shaft, or better yet a used one.
Those nuts you heated up are nyloc nuts, you will need new ones now.

ngarover Mar 31, 2011 06:27 AM

Give will tillery a buzz, I bet he has a replacement for next to nothing


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