Broken U-Joint
07-21-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MsPerky,Jul 21 2005, 12:35 PM
^ Yeah, I have a feeling you are right and he just misnamed it. Ah, so the whole propeller shaft has to be replaced, not just the CV joints. Learning new stuff here. 
07-22-2005, 06:09 AM
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^ You are right...they are replacing the whole prop shaft.
07-22-2005, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MsPerky,Jul 22 2005, 07:09 AM
^ You are right...they are replacing the whole prop shaft.
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07-22-2005, 07:31 AM
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Believe me, that crossed my mind. I was very lucky. Drove for all those hours through the mountains only to develop the problem near my destination and while the car was still drivable. I don't want to think what would have happened if I had lost it going around one of those curves. 
07-22-2005, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by xviper,Jul 22 2005, 11:20 AM
Good to know they are taking care of you. Also good you caught it before it completely broke free. It would have really given you a good scare had the shaft hit the ground while you were moving at a good clip. (Seen "Mythbusters"? )
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07-22-2005, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by apex2k,Jul 22 2005, 11:26 AM
It has been a few days since I was under there, but don't we have a safety loop to catch the shaft from making ground contact?
07-22-2005, 12:18 PM
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That was a pretty good episode of 'Mythbusters' but they sure had to try really hard to FINALLY get that driveshaft to jam in that pothole. Not too likely with ANY car in everyday driving, even without a safety strap.
07-22-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xviper,Jul 22 2005, 09:20 AM
Good to know they are taking care of you. Also good you caught it before it completely broke free. It would have really given you a good scare had the shaft hit the ground while you were moving at a good clip. (Seen "Mythbusters"? )
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07-23-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Squeezer,Jul 22 2005, 04:25 PM
it won't hit the ground. the V shaped safety hanger in the middle of the propshaft will keep it from hitting the ground.