UJ's needed

[brian c]

Hi, can anyone tell me where i can get a universal joint for the drive shaft on my 1982 tasmin 280. Thanks.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Not sure on the 280 but would think they are the same as the 350i best measure and compare to spec's below

350i = hardy spicer HS 166
400 = hardy spicer HS 179
HS166: 27mm x 81.80mm
HS179: 30.20mm x 106.33mm

These specs are from the GKN / Hardy Spicer catalogue, not just my measurements.
There's also a company that do heavy duty ones, I put these on the racer, they are sealed and don't have grease nipples, but I can't remember off hand the company name.

[Number 7]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

There's also a company that do heavy duty ones, I put these on the racer, they are sealed and don't have grease nipples, but I can't remember off hand the company name.

I think Hardy Spicer do / did an HD version, but I recall someone telling me (possibly Richard Thorpe) that they wouldn't easily fit into the yokes, although they are the correct size. Possibly beefed up around the cruciform.

For a road car, I would always fit versions with grease nipples.

7.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Number 7 said:

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

There's also a company that do heavy duty ones, I put these on the racer, they are sealed and don't have grease nipples, but I can't remember off hand the company name.

I think Hardy Spicer do / did an HD version, but I recall someone telling me (possibly Richard Thorpe) that they wouldn't easily fit into the yokes, although they are the correct size. Possibly beefed up around the cruciform.

For a road car, I would always fit versions with grease nipples.

7.

I fitted mine off the car with a 10 ton press, so was not a problem for me, but they did take 4 ton, so trying to fit them on the car maybe more problematic.

[m2500tvr]

Here's some information I recorded/documented from replacing halfshaft u-joints on my '85 280i. The original u-joints, the inner ones had failed quite seriously, like needle bearings falling out, at only 15K original miles. Nasty clunking, huge neg. camber. I bought Spicer "HD" sealed/non-greasable joints. They are different sizes. The inner ones are smaller than the outer ones. Looking at this again, I don't know that it's entirely clear as to which u-joints are which, and the measurements are non-metric.

- SJ

Edited by m2500tvr on Monday 21st June 05:16

[ferlin]

i think you will find it may be the same as the Hardy Spicer one i have bought for my 350i. Land Rover part. I havent fitted yet so sorry I cannot confirm for sure but sizes/ part numbers match up.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[HOTTY]

recently order and fitted UJ's to my 400, i had difficulty in finding hardy splicer but pilo-wedgebits/shaun
found a company that could but not the h/s but still with the grease nipple.
So far they so good, fitted easy to. Most importantly v good value.
Robsport International in herts 01763 262263

I cannot help with the size you need, you will have to find that out before you ringing them as they normally deal with TR7/8

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

Incorrect Stephen sorry. Rob sport was for the remote linkage bushes. I got uj from Wales - can't remember name at moment. Will post as soon as Stella has worn off

[HOTTY]

arrrrr crap
Cannot be trussed with anything
Could you do me a fav order one more (i will pay honest) Ref UJ-042 (uj-022).

Thanks
Stephen

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

HOTTY said:

arrrrr crap
Cannot be trussed with anything

We don't need to know about your bed room problems just cause Tracey won't tie you up you don't need to post it on a motoring forum. Gladly help you with Uj problem - the other you need to work on

[Tasmindevil]

HOTTY said:

recently order and fitted UJ's to my 400, i had difficulty in finding hardy splicer but pilo-wedgebits/shaun
found a company that could but not the h/s but still with the grease nipple.
So far they so good, fitted easy to. Most importantly v good value.
Robsport International in herts 01763 262263

I cannot help with the size you need, you will have to find that out before you ringing them as they normally deal with TR7/8

Just picked up some from this guy, ordered at 3.00pm arrived 9.00am next day, I was quoted over £160.00 from my local motor factor for four (Quinton Hazel not HS) so saved £100.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Cheers
Hamish

[350zwelgje]

Finding hardy spicer, think they are a GKN brand.
Think GKN have a website with the full catalogue, but you need dimensions, type and grade information to look it up. There is an explanation on the specifications in the catalogue as well.
On the continent (Belgium in my case) there is no issue in ordering any of them, so asume it must be possible in the UK then as well....

Rob

[ferlin]

I can now confirm that HS 166 fitted to 350i is the same as Land Rover Reference RTC3346

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