Just got a new (well, second hand) front prop 'cos mine is wrecked.

Contemplating replacing it myself this weekend, seems simple on the face of it. Is it an easy job or am i kidding myself?

Been quoted £50 from a garage... not worth getting my hands dirty?

 

4 torx bolts hold the front flange to the diff, and then pulls out of the transfer box.
Depending on your exhaust you might need to release the downpipe from the turbo to make room to get the prop out, and be ready to catch any oil that comes out of the transfer box, and of course top up afterwards if necessary

 

Thanks for info. I never considered losing oil.

Better buy some oil first then - anyone know the oil spec required ?

 

Dexron 2 or 3 auto Transmission Fluid in the Transfer box. You won't loose much, if any, although theoretically normal level should end up above the bottom of the seal

 

Ill tell you next week how hard it is to replace as im doing mine as well as a gearbox,clutch,front diff,coilovers and an rs500 intercooler to my escort.