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Old 19-07-2012, 07:37 PM
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Default Prop/driveshaft refurbishment...

Anybody had their prop or driveshafts refurbed before?

Just wondered how much it costs roughly?

Found this company not far from me that's all -

http://www.reco-prop.com/index.htm
Old 19-07-2012, 09:31 PM
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I took mine to a place after the donut let go and they proposed building a new one-piece shaft for £200-£300.

My car doesn't make the power to need a one-piece so, instead, I got an adapter machined to use a new EsCos donut in my own shaft and it all seems ok so far.

(Photobucket seems to be down at the moment so can't show you a pic)
Old 19-07-2012, 10:25 PM
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recoprop luton top place

http://www.reco-prop.co.uk/
Old 20-07-2012, 08:16 AM
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Had my E39 prop refurbished by Dunning and Fairbank in Leeds for £100 cash
Old 20-07-2012, 08:53 AM
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if you just need new u/j and a center bearing do it your self!
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
if you just need new u/j and a center bearing do it your self!
That's all I want really, where can I get them from though?

Motorfactors?
Old 20-07-2012, 09:04 AM
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a prop sharft service company will be able too supply you with the size u/j you need and the dealer with the center bearing! we use H L smiths for prop bits we can not get from daf

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Old 20-07-2012, 09:07 AM
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Will still need balancing after though?
Old 20-07-2012, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
Will still need balancing after though?
not after changing the u/js and center bearing it wont
Old 20-07-2012, 11:38 AM
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just had my 4x4 one rebuilt and refurbed by vernon brown (high wycombe), he did an excellent job
Old 20-07-2012, 12:54 PM
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Commercial propshaft services in Gateshead North East - awesome service and fair prices too.
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what car is it for ?
Old 20-07-2012, 03:19 PM
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can people give me estimates how much they paid please?
Old 21-07-2012, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by peteh
can people give me estimates how much they paid please?
Yes but for which car ?????
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sorry, 2wd cosworth




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