Prop shaft uv joints

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:13 pm

My minor's fitted with an ital 1275 engine and gearbox.Due to damage to the gearbox I'm replacing it with a 1275 midget gearbox. This means the prop shaft will have to be replaced. I have a prop shaft that seems ok but I wondered if it's worth overhauling it before I fit it on the car. How difficult is it to change the uv joints and is there anthing else I ought to be aware of.

Post by **toginthemog** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:23 pm

If the joints are ok Iwould not change them myself as the prop is an easy item to remove you could do it at a later time if you get wear on the joints if you have never done one it can be a work of art to do it but it can be easy job if you get someone to show you the tricks of fitting them once learnt you will never forget. if you change your profile to show your area someone may live near you and offer to help

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:26 pm

Thanks for the info, as I said the joints seem ok so I'll probably take your advice and leave well alone

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:31 pm

Just pump in new grease!

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:02 pm

If you get a vibration period it may be due to the propshaft being out of balance but you won't know that until you try it. Swivel the ends of the propshaft around before you fit it to ensure that the UJs feel smooth and also check that there is no sideways play in the couplings.

Post by **silverfox** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:36 am

Thanks Mike