Help! What have I just broke?
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harry henderson said:
Set off from traffic lights, quite a brisk pace, clunk and no drive to rear wheels. Engine is spot on, no leaks or smoke. I've a sinking feeling it's gonna be expensive. Any ideas?
Handbrake on. put into first, engage clutch. get a look under the rear of the car and look for one drive shaft spinning and the other not spinning. The spinning one is the broken one. It will be sheared inside the cv boot.jackwibble said:
A bit less right foot when setting off maybe or it can start getting very expensive! Glad you got it spannered and back on the road quickly.
"A bit less right foot" might as well have bought a Fiat 500 then My tyres give way before my driveshaft (So far - Oh dear, what am I typing ?? - Doh !)
harry henderson said:
Does anyone know if driveshafts breaking is a common fault. I'm a bit worried about giving it some stick now. Luckily it's a quick and simple job to do and I've got a spare. I broke it in 2nd and not immediately when setting off.
Tanguero's experience was somewhat more painful, as the broken driveshaft did other significant damage.Gassing Station | Cerbera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff