Rotoflex
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Ok just went out and checked. I found something resembling an arrow and the markings were to the front of the vehicle before i removed it so the arrow pointed clockwise. I installed the new one markings to the front and the same arrow shape points clockwise which I assume that the rear driveshaft turns clockwise(point of view from front of the vehicle). So Im 99% sure its on correctly.
There were also 6 arrows on the side alternating directions that lined up with the bolt holes. I assume that those are to show which direction the bolt is installed in that particular hole. If so then those are right.
There were also 6 arrows on the side alternating directions that lined up with the bolt holes. I assume that those are to show which direction the bolt is installed in that particular hole. If so then those are right.
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My son drove my Disco for a few months last winter. I will never again allow that. He was in slick snow and ice one night, spun the tires really bad and tore up both my RotoFlex and tore one of the holes out of the mating flange, so I ended up buying a 98 rear D/S that did away with the rotoflex since my rear flange was trashed.
I like that much better.
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Yeah. Im so glad it didn't fail and come through the floor board in the back. Im always under my truck but never put vibration and rubber thing with a few cracks in it together till it started getting really bad.
If anyone has a vibration y'all might wanna check that first. Next up on my to do list is plugs wires and trans fluid and filter though
If anyone has a vibration y'all might wanna check that first. Next up on my to do list is plugs wires and trans fluid and filter though
#10
I always had a slight rear driveshaft vibration on the 95 D1 5 speed when new to me at 62K miles. PO a doctor with no mechanical brains didn't feel it.
It got worse with the warmed over 4.6 I installed, heavy throttle soon ripped it apart as well the new replacement within a couple thousand miles. Even the new roto-flex had a light vibration even after rotating 1/3 turn on bolt pattern as well a new guide pin and rubber bushing.
This got old quick then I caught a sale on a new driveshaft with a steel U joint I installed.
Just clicked off 140K with still zero vibration problems under a heavy right foot and clutch. Lubed at every oil change.
Bottom line I quit pissing money away on roto-flex joints ($$$) and found a sure cure.
.....~~=o&o>......
It got worse with the warmed over 4.6 I installed, heavy throttle soon ripped it apart as well the new replacement within a couple thousand miles. Even the new roto-flex had a light vibration even after rotating 1/3 turn on bolt pattern as well a new guide pin and rubber bushing.
This got old quick then I caught a sale on a new driveshaft with a steel U joint I installed.
Just clicked off 140K with still zero vibration problems under a heavy right foot and clutch. Lubed at every oil change.
Bottom line I quit pissing money away on roto-flex joints ($$$) and found a sure cure.
.....~~=o&o>......