LouisW Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Been removing the ujs from the rear driveshaft flanges but noticed that the cup which holds the uj which is connected to the driveshaft is cracked. Am I right in thinking I need a whole new driveshaft? Do you think that I could weld it instead as I really can't afford a new driveshaft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 7112 wrote:Been removing the ujs from the rear driveshaft flanges but noticed that the cup which holds the uj which is connected to the driveshaft is cracked. Am I right in thinking I need a whole new driveshaft? Do you think that I could weld it instead as I really can't afford a new driveshaft...You mean the yoke has a split ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Snap! Same problem here.I was changing my UJs this week (after ten years of knocking!) and found that one yoke was cracked. My immediate thought was the same - that the whole axle would have to be replaced, which is a pity because the shaft and bearing seem fine. I don't have a spare axle or a proper hub puller either, so took it to my local Triumphologist. He couldn't do the job before Easter, and I plan to take the car to work next week - 750km each way - so he's going to weld it up instead. I should be able to pick it up today.If it isn't strong enough I will post here, probably from a roadside in rural Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 NickGranny and all that ....but be careful, with torque on that point it will have to be strong. Also clamped when welded to ensure the cup is firm in the yoke Any amount of play like the thickness of a mosquito`s whisker ,so the cup spins, and.... bang... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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