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2nd April 2010, 08:13 AM
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Propshaft.
Who's done the prop themself?
How did you go about it? If not, who have you used? TT
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2nd April 2010, 08:35 AM
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My join is approx 100mm from g/box end where i inserted an internal tube that was a tight fit into both halves of the prop, welded all round after having a 5mm gap between the 2 parts of the prop for penetration including spacer tube.
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2nd April 2010, 08:42 AM
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I tried to modify my own Rob and at the time thought i had got it perfectly straight and the same orientation as the original - until my first drive.....
 It nearly shook the car to bits at 40mph. For such a critical part it really is not worth trying to do yourself. Dunning and Fairbank in Leeds are really good and will supply a brand new prop for about £95. Very good they are to. AndyH
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2nd April 2010, 09:09 AM
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Yeah I have already e-mailed D&F. And your right £95 aint at all bad for a brand new item that's done correctly.
Once the car is rolling I will be measuring the installed dimensions and making arangments.  TT
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3rd April 2010, 08:12 AM
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I modded my own prop.
Worked out OK, no vibes at all. The only prob with mine is I still got the rubber doughnut. Now I got the new engine Im going for a new prop. D&F quoted me the same price, with all new stuff. So going with them when I get back....
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3rd April 2010, 08:19 AM
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Have D&F got a web site David ?
Failing that, has anyone got a phone number for them Going to be in the same boat as you mate .... If I make my own. I am going to be stuck with that awfull rubber donut & it don't clear the tunnel enough for my liking Hopfully, i'll be ready for my prop in the next few weeks
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3rd April 2010, 08:49 AM
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4th April 2010, 11:52 AM
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Silly question,do they use the old bits of original prop or are they completely new.
Reason for asking is that I have two props,one Sierra minus front doughnut and another minus the rear part, from center joint backwards so no diff flange.
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4th April 2010, 12:06 PM
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All new for ~£100 which given how quick these two companies turn round seems excelent.
Perhaps we should try and organise a forum member discount with either of them.. Or a bulk Buy ( only problem being the difference in lenght. However all type 9's will use same construction. TT
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