simonpelly Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hi Folks, Looking to remove both the front and rear prop shafts on our 1997 Defender 110 Started with a pair of 14mm spanners. The bolts are chuffing tight. Not managed to budge them. Squirted with some PlusGas and then decided better off having some dinner before doing any damage (probably to myself in truth) Any top tips appreciated. Would rather not have to consider getting the grinder out. Thanks in advance, Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 prop nuts/bolts are imperial 9/16" perhaps get some heat on the nuts if looking to renew, just be careful of diff seals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EeEk Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 get a propshaft socket << get one off these If they are destroyed you can easilly cut the heads off the bolts with a grinder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I think you will find a 3/8 drive socket the best, in conjunction with a short extension and a flex handle, You need the extension because there isn't enough space for the knuckle of the flex handle to fit next to the socket. 3/8 not half inch because of the space constraints. If you are buying a new socket go for 6 point rather than 12 point; it's less likely to slip. I already have 3/8 drive sockets, which is why I just use a normal extension, but otherwise the purpose built tool does the job. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, EeEk said: get a propshaft socket << get one off these If they are destroyed you can easilly cut the heads off the bolts with a grinder This tool !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hi Folks, Thanks for all the tool recommendations! As always, it a jobs is difficult, it's because you're using the wrong tool 🙂 Simon... P.S. Never need much of an excuse to expand the tool collection either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, David Sparkes said: I think you will find a 3/8 drive socket the best, in conjunction with a short extension and a flex handle, You need the extension because there isn't enough space for the knuckle of the flex handle to fit next to the socket. 3/8 not half inch because of the space constraints. If you are buying a new socket go for 6 point rather than 12 point; it's less likely to slip. I already have 3/8 drive sockets, which is why I just use a normal extension, but otherwise the purpose built tool does the job. Regards. The proper tool is also a much much thinner wall than a standard socket so you can get in without having to rotate the propshaft at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Propshaft tool plus rattle gun makes it a doddle Spanner to hold the head, just don’t overtighten them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 ^^^ what James said. On tightening run them down with the rattler but tighten with spanners. Undoing the diff end first gives more room around the box end and so makes it easier. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Propshaft socket. I bought one from LR Spares, they sent me two. They don't want the spare one back, so if anyone needs one I have a spare - it's yours for the postage. Let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I will take it please pm me your paypall and ill square up regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Junglie said: Propshaft socket. I bought one from LR Spares, they sent me two. They don't want the spare one back, so if anyone needs one I have a spare - it's yours for the postage. Let me know... Thanks for the offer. Have just literally bought one and arrived yesterday. Also took the plunge and invested in an impact wrench. This combination on the propshaft bolts was incredible. Bolts/nuts off in no time at all. Good tip above about doing diff ends first to allow better access to bolts on the handbrake drum. Have now successfully removed gearboxes and engine. Do not know how I would have managed without an impact wrench. Should have got one years ago. Simon... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: I will take it please pm me your paypall and ill square up regards Stephen Done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, simonpelly said: Thanks for the offer. Have just literally bought one and arrived yesterday. Also took the plunge and invested in an impact wrench. This combination on the propshaft bolts was incredible. Bolts/nuts off in no time at all. Good tip above about doing diff ends first to allow better access to bolts on the handbrake drum. Have now successfully removed gearboxes and engine. Do not know how I would have managed without an impact wrench. Should have got one years ago. Simon... I have an air wrench and, from years of working on carp Japanese motorbikes where all the screws were made of cheese, I'm a dab hand with an impact driver as well. Wouldn't do without either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I bought a Bosch GDS 18V-300 a few months ago. No idea how I managed to work without one. I would nominate the inventor for the Nobel Prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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