SolihullBeast Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I am in the process of repairing my rear propshaft (fitting new UJ's and giving it a coat of paint) and have a quick question regarding the small rectangular plate that sits on the end of the shaft, as the picture below shows it is coming loose, and no longer sits flush with the propshaft main body. What is the purpose of the plate? Does the fact that it is damaged affect the performance of the prop? and can it be removed? Cheers Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 it's a balance weight, might not be very heavy but don't take it off, otherwise you may get a irritating vibration you can't find/cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Glue back on using JB Weld or similar to avoid altering the weight much, or have it rebuilt/rebalanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 you may get a irritating vibration you can't find/cure That's only the 200Tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolihullBeast Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Who rebalances propshafts? anyone know any good places in sussex? and as far as the annoying vibrations go I think I will be stuck with them until I decide to perform an engine transplant! Cheers Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 cut it off.. you will hardly notice its missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 but the UJ's might & create more problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper109 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 You can put a jubilee clamp around the shaft with the screw part where the plate used to be. This will add some weight at that part of the circumference. If it vibrates you can move it round 30 degrees and try it again. Its hit and miss but you might get it to balance for not much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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