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Old 16-02-2005, 11:00 AM
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shonky inner CV joint
Old 16-02-2005, 11:01 AM
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though i'm thinking i might do this
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XR4x4 driveshafts in both sides now - 25mm longer and less prone to perform a high speed escape
Old 16-02-2005, 11:17 AM
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think i might buy a set of these
Old 16-02-2005, 11:20 AM
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not from me - i aint selling, i'm hoarding them all

also got a collection of front props too
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and thats the bit that escaped out the CV joint

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Old 16-02-2005, 11:33 AM
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What are the engine mounts like???
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checked them - they are ok, but replacing with vibratechnics ones just to be sure
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i know a fella who said his mounts were ok. 7 driveshafts & a diff later he changed
his mounts, that cured it
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safe to say i'd rather pay a few quid for good engine mounts than a few hundred quid on servicing my driveshafts
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