chromedome Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) I've read somewhere on the forum about a company in Poland that supplies very good drive shafts for the Galaxy. I've searched but can't find the information again. Can someone provide a link for me? My symptoms are wobbling when accelerating between 40-50mph but mainly when warm. I can go for a week sometimes without any wobble. I can't find anyone who is prepared to re-grease the CV joints which I think may be the problem. The only option I'm given is to replace the drive shafts. Anyone near Peterborough fancy a job.................... Thanks. Edited March 2, 2014 by chromedome Quote
SilverBeast Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Details here are mainly about transfer shaft but the link to manufacturer is faulty company is motomax. They just seem to be selling the transfer shaft at the moment or the inner cv joints separately from the driveshaft. I suggest you email them and see if they will do the whole driveshaft. I had a vibration at about 20 which went when I replaced my driveshaft with one from J&R on ebay. Vibration is coming back now after approx 20k miles. Not sure I would recommend them because of this. I have another new one sat in my garage as I thought the CV on the other side was split, due to the amount of grease in the hub, but it must have been left over from a previous repair. For the price I thought it was worth trying them as I believe it's simpler to replace the driveshaft than regrease or replace the CV joint(s). A lot quicker and cleaner too. When you replace it I suggest you do the lower balljoint at the same time. Quote
xavier Posted March 4, 2014 Report Posted March 4, 2014 I've also put a J&R one on mine and it seems fine so far, though I don't do a lot of miles. There was a pinhole in the old cv rubber (think I might have done it when changing ABS sensors) so have kept the old shaft to replace the cv rubber in the summer at my leisure. Would agree it's simpler to replace the whole shaft than just the joint, my only issue with the JR replacement is I didn't have a suitable socket for their replacement hub bolt. Quote
chromedome Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Posted March 6, 2014 Have ordered two new drive shafts. Hopefully fitted this weekend. I will let you know the results. Quote
chromedome Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Posted March 7, 2014 J&R ones arrived to my surprise. Any views on these? Be gentle................... Quote
dodalexander Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 I fitted a set of the J&R ones about 20K miles ago, and one of them gave up on me today. Can't really complain at the price though, and I have a replacement sitting in the garage ready to be fitted. Quote
chromedome Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Posted March 10, 2014 It appears I have the new improved drive shafts with an unlimited mileage three year warranty. Watch this space........................... Quote
chromedome Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) New drive shafts fitted tonight. Took my mechanic an hour for both sides. Old nearside shaft: Inner CV joint was very slack and rumbled when moved about. The boot that was replaced last year for the MOT was not fitted too well and was leaking grease. Old off side shaft: Inner CV joint was seized solid. Outer CV boots on both shafts were perished. The end result is that my wobble has gone and the car actually does now run smoother. Let's hope the new shafts hold up for a while. Edited March 10, 2014 by chromedome Quote
breen77 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Posted March 12, 2014 Just order a pair from J&R as I am sick of the rattle in my sharan. Yesterday there came a loud grinding noise when above 25 mph getting louder as I speed up. Going to get 2 wheel bearings as well get them replaced at same time. Nearly 100k miles on car so probably these parts r failing or have failed. Quote
chromedome Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Posted March 14, 2014 Just covered 100 miles and I'm taking off the J&R drive shafts. I have now got a vibration at around 20mph in second gear which I have seen in other posts on this forum. Rather than damage my transmission, I have just ordered two GKN Lobro drive shafts which I am told are very good. Now got to try and get my money back for the J&R ones. Not holding my breath!! Quote
breen77 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Posted March 15, 2014 Bearings and drive shafts replaced still a f**king rattle. Drop links replaced, ball joints replaced now drive shafts and bearings. Don't know wot to do next?? Going to remove the bottom cover to see any ideas?? Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 15, 2014 Report Posted March 15, 2014 Bearings and drive shafts replaced still a f**king rattle. Drop links replaced, ball joints replaced now drive shafts and bearings. Don't know wot to do next?? Going to remove the bottom cover to see any ideas?? Anti-roll bar bushes or lower arm bushes? Engine roll restrictor? Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 It's like a metal on metal rattle like something is loose not a thud. Insanitybeard I have changed or had checked all of them parts mentioned. Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Have you actually renewed the anti roll bar bushes though? If they're a little worn they may not be bad enough to detect movement when inspecting but bad enough to allow the anti roll bar to move/ rattle over bumps etc. Or what about the suspension top mounts/ bearings? Are the brake discs/pads in good condition, any major ridge or rust/grooving on the discs? Was the intermediate bearing renewed on the offside drive shaft when you changed the driveshafts, because if that fails that can cause issues like you describe? Edited March 16, 2014 by insanitybeard Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Yes new anti roll bars was installed and top mounts of suspension was also check with one replaced. It's a real mystery. Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 As my (edited) above post, was it just the outer driveshafts with the CV joints on that you renewed or did you change the intermediate shaft on the offside? The intermediate shaft has a bearing which can fail. Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 I replaced the whole driveshaft both sides and the 2 bearings old ones fell out!!! Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 So it was definitely a new driveshaft intermediate bearing as well? (the one that bolts to the back of the engine block on the offside) Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Sorry just googled that, no it wasn't replace where is this located can I check it?? Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Where the inner CV joint bolts to intermediate driveshaft on the offside, the intermediate shaft runs along the back of the engine block to the gearbox. The intermediate bearing bolts to the back of the engine block just inside of the offside inner CV joint. Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 If I remove the under cover will I see it?? Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Are there any pics of it?? Edited March 16, 2014 by breen77 Quote
insanitybeard Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 This article should help, you'll need to register to see the pics though (if you're not already a member). Quote
breen77 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks insanitybeard. Just one more thing would u have any idea as to why my airbag light is on the dash? The drivers footwell and under the drivers seat was full of water but I have it most dried out now think it was door seal but the airbag light still on?? Quote
breen77 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Posted March 17, 2014 No more rattle or knocking all sorted. Was washing car yesterday and notice the outer clasp on the drivers brake calliper was loose moving inside the alloy. Took wheel off and put it back in place. No more noises. I wud say the drive shafts and bearings cured a lot of issues too. Still have airbag light on though. Can a code reader reset this?? Was thinking of buying one?? Any recommendations for one?? Quote
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