its hard to explain but ill try my best.

on the end of my drive shaft (gearbox end) the joint on the end with the splines, well the outer casing comes away from the bearing carier and you can move it down the shaft away from the gear box about 6 inches, it wont go any further and wen u turn it the whole shaft still turns

is it fuked or do RS's have sum different type of joint

im asking because ive refit the shaft into the box and no leaks but after a short drive i gain a small leak from what looks like the driveshaft seal, it cant be the seal as its a new box from cts

 

these are supposed to be like that fella to take up differant ride and road settings ie move around as the wheel goes up or down or when turning
i think if this makes sense
also is the clip on the inner c.v joint still presant as this is what holds it in the box itsef
my series1 popped out after a few miles and lost its g/b oil
took it out pulled th clip out a bit and put it all back in and its been fine every since
also you could have nicked the drive shaft seal when you fitted the shaft in

 

ok thanks, now its making a real high pitch ting sound constantly and it doesnt go when the clutch is depressed and it doesnt speed up or slow its just there

 

Most inner CV joints have play as said to allow the shaft to move as the wheels go up/down.

The 90 spec cars have tripod type inner CV's and are a LOT better than the older ball and cage type, i've got some 90 spec ones to go on my cabby when i lift the engine out

 

probably got something catching/rubbing against a belt or pulley.

 

its gearbox side

 

Has it got ABS?