Mack Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi guys I have a weird question. My dealer is blaming my double cardon propshaft to be the cause of wearing the TCase`s lower pinions, all due to a higher mass of the the prop. However, IIRC the front Puma propshaft is one of the shortest compared to a Td5 or any Tdi. Is that correct? So whoever has any info regarding the weight or lenght of the part would be much appreciated. I found the 200Tdi is 65.3 cm. thanks M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Surely the weight/mass of the propshaft is irrelevant so long as it's balanced properly and not being stressed outside it's design parameters ?? If on the other hand it is out of balance, it will surely eventually destroy pinion seals and bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 it is well balanced and no vibs at all. I can rotate the front output shaft like half a turn! That is strange for a new TCase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 There is a fair amount of backlash in all the differentials although half a turn seems a bit much. I assume you're checking it with the handbrake on so the rear output is locked and the front prop off - or a front wheel off the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yes, front prop off. Turned half way until the back prop started to move. Seems like the center diff is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yes, I'd say it sounds like a problem there then. Out of curiosity I've just been out and checked mine, jacked up one front wheel (couldn't be bothered taking the prop off,) handbrake on, centre diff lock engaged and main gears in neutral. I get about 35° of free rotation of the front output shaft by turning the jacked up wheel. Have you tried it with the difflock and handbrake on? you could get misleading results otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yes, I'd say it sounds like a problem there then. Out of curiosity I've just been out and checked mine, jacked up one front wheel (couldn't be bothered taking the prop off,) handbrake on, centre diff lock engaged and main gears in neutral. I get about 35° of free rotation of the front output shaft by turning the jacked up wheel. Have you tried it with the difflock and handbrake on? you could get misleading results otherwise. Got 45º, exactly 1/8 of a turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Got 45º, exactly 1/8 of a turn. Is this why the *Clonks* occur in all landies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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