after getting the box out last weekend to fix my clutch problem i noticed that the bracket supporting the propshaft about halfway down was a bit loose, the rubber seal around the shaft was split.

Is this possible to replace or does it require a new propshaft?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=140401

Time for one of these Steve.

I do remeber seeing this and the idea was mentioned between me and my mate. however, depends on how much a new bearing is, and whats needed to fit it.

Its about £180 for Proshaft bearing.

 

As for the one piece, Nothing extra is needed for fitment. Labour for fitting is about the same (In fact, slightly less) than fitting new bearing.

Edited March 16, 201114 yr by Yowser

not a fan of paying for labour, probably tackle the job with a mate. i'm thinking it would be easier to fit a new prop than to change the bearing,

what does it involve to change the bearing? just a hydrolic press?

No Stevie, you will not need a press, a soft mallet will do the job.

 

Paul

No Stevie, you will not need a press, a soft mallet will do the job.

 

Paul

 

does it involve taking the old prop appart? i.e, the pivot point in the middle?

does it involve taking the old prop appart? i.e, the pivot point in the middle?

 

yep.

 

Drop exhausts

Unbolt prop from Rear diff.

Unbolt Bearing carrier

remove Propshaft

Seperate/Unbolt the two halves

Replace bearing

Refit it all

pretty straightforward and that low speed cold vibration gone.

Just need to add, BEFORE splitting the propshaft use tipex or similar to mark the relative flange positions or you will loose the dynamic balance.

 

Jeff TT

chears guys, still unsure about which to do though, change the bearing or get a single piece shaft.

chears guys, still unsure about which to do though, change the bearing or get a single piece shaft.

 

Personally I would get the one peice propshaft.

 

There's not much of a price difference but a one peice propshaft is a lot lighter, and reducing drivetrain weight improves responsiveness, acceleration and reduces power losses.

 

You can go further and combine with a Lightweight crank pulley and Flywheel like I have, and have a car that revs and responds to throttle inputs a lot quicker. A very noticable difference that makes the stock setup feel lazy.

Edited March 22, 201114 yr by Yowser

Just need to add, BEFORE splitting the propshaft use tipex or similar to mark the relative flange positions or you will loose the dynamic balance.

 

Jeff TT

 

Wise words.

 

Also, take note of the bearing carrier spacers location. Seen them fitted in the wrong place a few times, which will cause similar vibration issues.

 

^^^ Thats if fitting new bearing. A one peice does away with all of that.

chears guys, still unsure about which to do though, change the bearing or get a single piece shaft.

 

Its a no brainer the light weight shaft will pay for itself over the years of driving and no bearing to wear out:)