Member Since: 13 Nov 2015
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 387
I’m running one of these on our D4 fitted it in August, know of plenty of VAG stuff running the same product without issues.
30th Oct 2024 7:26 pm
leohgh
Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: New Malden
Posts: 24
Thanks! good to know. I am 90% into this solution now.
30th Oct 2024 8:06 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6400
tbh i was thinking of it but it is cheaper to get full prop swapped its only few bolts so an hours job
G
30th Oct 2024 8:08 pm
Jamiehol
Member Since: 13 Nov 2015
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 387
A GKN prop wasn’t cheaper than the bearing carrier when I looked in the summer.
30th Oct 2024 8:20 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6400
i replaced mine with GKN i bought very cheap
matter of shopping around
G
30th Oct 2024 8:28 pm
leohgh
Member Since: 29 Jan 2020
Location: New Malden
Posts: 24
Googled it. GKN prop is about £500 and LR one £369. All are expensive. The bush is still splits from above options. Only The carrier will solve it and hazard free.
30th Oct 2024 8:41 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6400
good aftermarket for 213 on Advancedfactors which i believe aint that much worse than GKN
30th Oct 2024 8:50 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5042
The centre prop bearing is not difficult at all to change with the aid of a bench vice albeit a bit messy. The main benefit apart from the huge cost saving of a new prop is that you keep your original LR shaft. Some use poly sealants to fill the housing but in truth this is a bodge and not a proper repair. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
30th Oct 2024 9:31 pm
NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
Posts: 541
Re: Has anyone done Propropshshaft centre Bear upgrade before?
Yes, I’ve done it. Took 30 minutes to replace and has lasted 70k miles.
31st Oct 2024 6:07 am
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
I have only had to change one shaft for the centre bearing and when removed the rear UJ was also shot, and many on this Forum have said the same . Is the rear UJ replaceable easily ?
31st Oct 2024 5:25 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5042
I've rarely seen a failed UJ but salt does kill them. Not replaceable DIY but a prop centre might be able to.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
31st Oct 2024 5:29 pm
TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 74
I've done it and happy with it.
31st Oct 2024 7:08 pm
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1659
Sounds like a good upgrade. My entire bearing split just at about 5 years old(and 30,000miles)! Replaced with GKN and I’m informed it’s started to go again, 3 years later. Seems like it’s pretty much a consumable, so anything that lasts longer will pay for itself.Gary
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1st Nov 2024 9:29 am
NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
Posts: 541
I replaced my Propshaft twice in 100,000 miles (so three props in total) and was fed up with the lack of reliability. The concept of the upgrade appealed as it made it cheaper and easier to renew if required - though hasn’t yet failed in 70k miles
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