Bomag Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 My 300TDi has been converted to 200TDi rear prop, with a 200TDi prop and diff (due to problems with the doughnut system), it rides on standard springs with helper bags on the rear. SInce the convertion its killed the UJ's on two props and now the sliding joing has gone. I have been using good used parts, so maybe thats the reason, but why is it eating props? Mileage is less than 10k/year, with the majority being on tarmac. Is this simply a case of fitting a new prop and treating it as a consumable item? Has anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty_32 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 It should eat props if it's standard height. Are you towing heavy loads (a guess if you have helper air bags) so this may not help? Any slack in the diff? this coupled with heavy towing loads mgiht cause this? You could try a new prop or get the current one reconditioned with new UJ's and slider (should be cheaper) then you can find out if it's a problem with the car or with used parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not towing with it, helper bags were on it when I bought it. Ive fitted new ujs but not a new slider as I didnt know you could replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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