infinicar

Hi All,

Yesterday I clipped a kerb in the Escort and it has broken the osr driveshaft.

Someone has recommended changing the driveshafts for XR4x4 items as theyre slightly longer - however they were not sure whether the rears fitted - apparently the fronts fit OK but my question is do the XR4x4 rear shafts fit the Escort OK?

Also, there is a tremendous amount of play in the short propshaft (trans box to gearbox), which also needs replacing, but I can not see how hitting a kerb did that.....again, is that the same item as an XR4x4?

Thanks
Paul

cahzz

how did you break a driveshaft by "clipping the kerb" if you clipped it enough to break a shaft or prop maybe you should check suspension components ect ect

infinicar

There is no other damage, barely any damage to the wheel even.

Appreciate a response to the original question guys.


Thanks Paul

GUZZLER

iTrader: (3)

not sure about the rear shaft but i'd change the front prop asap before it breaks & costs you a lot more

big-dirty-dog

front prop goes because of beiing so close to the exhaust etc,,,you could get yours reconned by a local parts company,had mine done about 2 years ago think it was about 40 bucks come back with greese nipples and balenced etc..etc...

dojj

iTrader: (3)

the rears will fit no problems

the fronts you can do yourself with a stake kit or something, i've done them myself but have never bought the parts to do it, i'm sure someone will have them, they are only about £20 an end

as said, if that goes it'll at least kill the gearbox bellhousing, and possibly your ankles in you are unlucky

dxcgnoc

hi

for the front propshaft bearings this is where i got replacements from last year

Mark
(jumblemaster)
078950 52973

supply x2 Hardy Spicer Joints (Greasable) for 15.25p which includes 1st class UK postage.

These joints are HS195 (The larger ones).

Give him a call although price may have changed since then .