Drive shaft problem

[Texpis]

Hi all
Just bought a 390 SE and the UJ is wrecked,I was pressing out the bearings and I have cracked the bearing carrier on the wheel bearing side :-( (If that makes sense). I know welding cast is difficult anyone managed to weld it successfully? Anyone know where I can get another one?
Any help would be appreciated

Mick

[barrington]

there are specialist but it is very expensive it would be cheaper to buy a second hand one

[Texpis]

Thanks for the reply any idea where to get a second hand part?

Mick

[blaineuk]

you culd try bell hill or douglas valley.

[rev-erend]

THere is only 1 place to go - give them a call :

proptech
martin adams
01299 251247
01299 251240
81,hartlebury tradeing est
hartlebury
worcs
dy10 4jb

[Texpis]

Cheers for that I will give them a call

Mick

[Texpis]

Is the rear drive diff etc out of a Jag if it is which model?

Mick

[rev-erend]

No - they were originally modelled on the Jag - as it used the Jag axle but it's just a drive shaft at the end of the day ..

[leorest]

The spline is Ford and no longer available AFAIK.
If the spline is OK the bearing carrier/yoke can be cut off and everything inboard replaced with new/uprated. This is what Proptech did for me at a very reasonable price for cash. Still not sourced the replacement Nylock hub nuts but appropriate torquing and liquid thread lock will suffice along with regular torque checks.

[Texpis]

Cheers all proptech came up trumps new drive shaft now fitted.

Next problem.

I need a exhaust centre box I just need a temporary one so that I can move the car in and out of the garage while I work on it and my other toy. I have noticed in the classified someone is breaking a couple of 350s mine is a 390 will the centre box be the same?

Mick

[grahamw48]

Ah just throw it away and put some straight pipe in.

Actually, must go and have a look to see if I've got one on my 400....sure the system is the same as the 390 (my previous tiv).

350s seem to have a great variety of exhausts.

Sorry...just making conversation - someone will be along who knows what they're talking about and isn't inebriated.

[adam quantrill]

I have a spare old centre box from a 350i that's quite solid, the usual 2 pipes in Y and 2 pipes out Y at the back. Might not have much stuffing inside but it's gas tight.

[Texpis]

Thanks for the reply Adam mine has 2 in and one out!

Mick