Does my propshaft have a grease nipple?

[TVR keith]

It's a 2000 Chim 450.
If there is one I obviously have to remove the exhaust and plate under the tunnel to access it. Not especially keen on doing that if there's nothing to grease

[2Munkys]

There is and you do. Will be doing mine later today when I change my transmission oils.

[2Munkys]

Forward UJ



And Aft UJ



You'll probably want to remove the exhaust system to get good access. Check the flange bolts for tightness whilst you're there and the gearbox mounts; they compress noticeably and perish due to the exhaust heat.

[TVR keith]

Thanks for the pics, looks like I shall be getting dirty soon

[steve-V8s]

Do they all have nipples or is it a case of some do some don’t ? Couldn’t see any on my 98 car, perhaps I should look again.

[spend]

Quinny said:

Of course any dicserning owner would choose nipple. But some owners aren't as fussy as others.

I wouldn't knock anyone for having the UJ's without nipples???

1. when greasing the nipples they commonly overflow on 2 knuckles - are the other 2 greased?
2. modern silicone greases are fitted & sealed for life in many applications.

Dave
PS is Dic Serning some kind of insult to said owners?

Edited by spend on Friday 10th August 11:29

[steve-V8s]

A Pair of Nipples to grease sounds the best option. I will look again

[CLN1]

Got them on my Griff 500 98.

Colin.

[Barreti]

Got them on my 92 Griffith and wouldn't be without them. Lovely little things they are and something to fondle when you're lying there waiting for something to dry

[That Daddy]

2Munkys said:

Forward UJ



And Aft UJ



You'll probably want to remove the exhaust system to get good access. Check the flange bolts for tightness whilst you're there and the gearbox mounts; they compress noticeably and perish due to the exhaust heat.

Thats a nice tidy chassis you have their 2Munkys,and no i dont say this to all the boysliked the point about the gearbox rubbers.

[2Munkys]

That Daddy said:

liked the point about the gearbox rubbers.

I think they were about £22 but it's an easy job that takes less than half an hour once you have access. The threaded studs are engaged in slots rather than holes so they just slide out once the upper and lower nuts are loosened off..

[CLN1]

My car is off the road for the winter as usual so wouldn't be available for photo's but I'd be happy to let you have a look round it for pointers for when you look for your own if that will help.

It's on stands in the garage with the wheels and brake off so easy to see the chassis etc which is a major item to check when buying.

I'm in Macclesfield so may be close to you.

Anyway let me know if you want to call round.

Colin.