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Propshaft Joint
I have grease leaking from the plastic boot at the flange of the propshaft as it leaves the rear of the transfer box. The ‘boot’ appears to have a circlip that would indicate it can be removed.
However I have been informed by LRA that in order to get this boot you have to buy the whole propshaft at a cost of some AUD 950!
What do other people do with this issue? I cannot believe the joint in question is not serviceable
any thoughts on a fix most appreciated
Thanks
Angus
6th Jul 2010 12:06 pm
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it's a sealed for life unit, you could be the first to 're-fill & seal' so let us know!
they say a small ammount of leakage could happen over time, but I think you'rs has proper split Bodsys Brake Bible
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6th Jul 2010 12:08 pm
sijui
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might as well leave it until it fails?
consequences??
6th Jul 2010 12:11 pm
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it's a kind of a floating joint affair, so if it locks together, you would get very severe vibration through the whole drivetrain and I'm not sure what damage could result. Or it may just snap at that join & result in no drive.Bodsys Brake Bible
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6th Jul 2010 12:19 pm
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Quote:
The CV joints allow for movement of the drive shaft caused by small movements in the transmission and transfer box mountings.
The rear shaft assembly comprises a Hookes type universal joint at the rear (rear differential end).
The universal joint is welded to the rear shaft tube and is secured to the input shaft of the rear differential with four
flanged nuts. The opposite end of the rear shaft tube is welded directly to the CV joint body.
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6th Jul 2010 12:25 pm
sijui
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after first clean up couldn't see the split but will get the car on a hoist and have a good look
so you think some sort of adhesive may work
interesting idea
thanks
6th Jul 2010 12:38 pm
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It's the 'traditional' way of fixing small splits and got to be worth saving $900. I can see a line of grease that has spilt out, but hopefully there is still plenty in there.Bodsys Brake Bible
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6th Jul 2010 12:47 pm
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absolutely better than $950
didn't seem much grease on clean up, so reckon there is enough left
one of the reasons for having land rover over the years was that almost every part was serciceable and that is why many are still running. How times are a changing
6th Jul 2010 12:58 pm
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the other thing you might consider is a CV joint repair kit, which is basically an over boot, which goes over the split boot and glues together. I've never seen one for LR, but have seen them for CV joints on FWD cars, so you might find one that fits and does the job. Have a search on fleebay.
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6th Jul 2010 4:44 pm
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I wouldn't worry if its not split. By design they will lose a small amount of grease in this way.
7th Jul 2010 12:10 pm
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ok
thanks
7th Jul 2010 1:17 pm
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I have picked up this exact problem, how to you repair the gaiter or boot.
Will super glue work , mine seems to have lost a small amount of grease.
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way of fixing small splits and got to be worth saving $900. I can see a line of grease that has spilt out, but hopefully there is still plenty in there.
