Driveshaft bolts sheared off - transmission side

[edoh]

you keep on rocking senor -
and respect and goodwishes for your travels -
and i thought my days out to brighton were pushing the limits!

[Ian Hulley]

and i thought my days out to brighton were pushing the limits!

With Senor Sharkjazz's CV joints you would be pushing it round Brighton as well

Ian

[NicBeeee]

To preserve and put off the moment, squirt grease into the split to deter water ingress.

If you a really in the mess then as above with a good wrapping of cling film over the gaiter and some cable ties at the ends helps,

ever thought of writing a book

[lloydy]

Wow! Wish I had the balls to do that kind of trip when I was younger.

[Ian Hulley]

Wow! Wish I had the balls to do that kind of trip when I was younger.

Aye, younger and more foolish Wouldn't it be great NOT to realise how badly things really can go wrong

Ian

[HarryMann]

When you get to refit them here are the tips to stop it happening again

Clean out thread holes and bolt heads, clean the mating faces properly so it all pulls up tight and flush.
Use 30 ft-lbf torque, doing them up in stages. Use the little serrated washers and the half moon spreader plates.
Always carry a spare complete shaft and a set of bolts and correct bit if possible. Throw away and replace any bolts witj damaged heads.
They only shear due to coming loose.

Hope rest of journey is equally fantastic!