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RS Turbo drive shafts difference ??

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Default RS Turbo drive shafts difference ??

Are all drive shafts used on the mk3 and mk4 Escorts the same ??

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Probably
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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the rs ones had a ribbed section for the abs belts to go on but theyre still the same length and shit. AFAIK
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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On the 1.6 yes, but the 1.3, 1.1, were smaller diameter IIRC.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Karlos G
On the 1.6 yes, but the 1.3, 1.1, were smaller diameter IIRC.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Early ones had a ball type joint in the inner end as well as in the outer. Later ones are with a tripod as the inner joint.
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