400 SE - Propshaft

[jack valiant]

Hi all...Needed to replace my propsaft u/j and managed to get hold of a replacement shaft with new ones attached. I foolishly thought this would be straight forward job for a couple of hours!

After many hours of dexterity testing,:rage: how do you get it out without having to dismantle the diff mount or move the engine and gearbox then?

[jmorgan]

I suppose its not like and old 350?

Undo a screw up ring on one end and undo the four nut and bolts the diff end and pull out rear way?

[Number 7]

It's definitely possible, I did it on my 400 a couple of years ago (without cutting or breaking anything) and also remember that it was a pig to remove because the chassis tubes were in the way. Keep trying. Sorry I can't be more help than that.

7.

[jack valiant]

Thanks all... well looks like its back to lifting the car and doing lots of fiddling

[FrenchTVR]

I agree with Paul, it's just a case of wiggling and playing with it until it comes out , then the fun really starts when you try to remember how it came out so you can get the new one in

Seriously though Chris, if you need a hand, drop me a line and I'll be more than happy to pop over and help.

Mick

[jack valiant]

Many thanks Mick may take you up on the help

Chris

[adam quantrill]

Yes it only comes out one way. If I remember correctly, to the rear on the passenger side.

Get a piece of chalk.

When it is half-way out MARK THE APERTURE YOU GOT IT OUT FROM.

Last time I did this, it took me an hour to get it out, and two hours trying different ways to get it back into the transmission area!