Broken Drive shaft
01-22-2016, 04:47 AM
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Hey guys.
Im not sure how he came to the conclusion. I originally thought it was the DIFF. I told my mechanic the issue and he thought it was the wheel bearing. But upon inspecting the car he said the propeller drive shaft (the one from the transmission to the diff), is broken/rattling.
I have no idea how this could happen. Yes there was vibration for a few months, but nothing crazy. It started getting progressively worse within a 30 minute drive.
The car is driveable, but very loud and rattly. I did not take the car above 3000 rpm in this condition. I limped her to the mechanic on back roads. The car handled fine, but was extra jittery taking off in 1st gear.
I was informed I can have the Shaft Rebuilt. Does anyone know anyone who does this?
Im not sure how he came to the conclusion. I originally thought it was the DIFF. I told my mechanic the issue and he thought it was the wheel bearing. But upon inspecting the car he said the propeller drive shaft (the one from the transmission to the diff), is broken/rattling.
I have no idea how this could happen. Yes there was vibration for a few months, but nothing crazy. It started getting progressively worse within a 30 minute drive.
The car is driveable, but very loud and rattly. I did not take the car above 3000 rpm in this condition. I limped her to the mechanic on back roads. The car handled fine, but was extra jittery taking off in 1st gear.
I was informed I can have the Shaft Rebuilt. Does anyone know anyone who does this?
01-22-2016, 06:50 AM
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01-22-2016, 12:37 PM
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Hey guys thanks. Yeah I am being informed again not get them rebuilt. And that It cannot be done with the S2000 shafts. So im confused a bit.
And d1000rr - I inquired about that shaft. It is from AP2. I was informed the Ap2 wont work with ap1.
Can anyone else shed some light.
Also I am not in a high rust environment. My car actually very little rust, if any at all.
And d1000rr - I inquired about that shaft. It is from AP2. I was informed the Ap2 wont work with ap1.
Can anyone else shed some light.
Also I am not in a high rust environment. My car actually very little rust, if any at all.
01-22-2016, 02:49 PM
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When they fail the grease leaks out of the joints and you get a line of grease spraying under the vehicle, it leaves a very evident line of grease on the underbody. Without leakage I'd be skeptical of it failing.
01-22-2016, 07:32 PM
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Isn't there a big difference between ap1 and ap2 fitment because of the flanges? Make sure you get the right one. I think its not hard to find one because its usually a left over from a transmission or diff job.
01-22-2016, 10:41 PM
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Hey guys. I too am a bit skeptical. All I got was a text from the mechanic saying.... " Drive shaft broken, new one and come back". Not much more in the ways of explanation or communication. Do you think I should get a second opinion? I took to this shop because it was previously recommend here on s2ki, and its very close to my home. The car is drive-able but very very noisy, so im scared of it breaking all together, and getting stuck somewhere.
I it took to
Grand Performance Auto (GPA 2000)
57 Langstaff Rd. E.
Yonge and Langstaff
Thornhill
Mechanic - Hank Ng
Shop 905-889-3188
I it took to
Grand Performance Auto (GPA 2000)
57 Langstaff Rd. E.
Yonge and Langstaff
Thornhill
Mechanic - Hank Ng
Shop 905-889-3188
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