An extra axle shaft!!!

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MMaurice52
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An extra axle shaft!!!

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I've owned the MM for 27 years and only yesterday found an axle shaft in the back of the boot! I've ordered bearings and a seal for the shaft. One never knows when a spare axle shaft may be needed?
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Re: An extra axle shaft!!!

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Jings! Has there been a mysterious/annoying rattling noise for the last 27 years ?? Have a look under the rear seat - you never know what may be there!!
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Re: An extra axle shaft!!!

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It took me 3 years to discover the crow bar that the previous owner had left in my boot.
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Re: An extra axle shaft!!!

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bmcecosse wrote:Jings! Has there been a mysterious/annoying rattling noise for the last 27 years ?? Have a look under the rear seat - you never know what may be there!!
Like everything else on the car, the axle was well protected. It was wrapped in old rags and tucked in nicely.

I found the large plug for the floor pan under the rear seat. I had spent months searching all sources for a new one, then decided to remove the seat one day. Duh! I assumed it had fallen onto the road.
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