So I've been calling around getting prices for replacements..

I've been told TE - TW are all the same.

For some reason I was of the understanding that they were slightly different.

Can anyone clarify this..?

Also..

Remove hub etc.
Pull CV out..
Lever out little spring clamp
Replace CV and knock her in with a nylon hammer till you hear it click.
Then go backwards..

Right..?

I've only done corolla ones before and wanna confirm I'm all good with the process..

SuFz

TE - TW are not all the same

The TE to TW 4sp Auto and Manual are the same
The TJ to TW 5sp Auto have a different passenger side shaft

Dont bother with individual joints, if you can get a reasonable quality new shaft (no not $75 ebay ones lol) then that is your best bet. If your Rada is the 5sp (series 2 KJ) then the passenger side shaft will be an issue, when I do these I get the inner repaired and the outer replaced ONLY if it needs doing, the issue is with all aftermarket shafts the outer boot is rubber where with the Mits ones they are plastic, the plastic lasts 100 times longer than the rubber. Personally when I need a drive shaft for a 5sp auto I will always recommend a new OEM but they are not cheap

TE - TW are not all the same

The TE to TW 4sp Auto and Manual are the same
The TJ to TW 5sp Auto have a different passenger side shaft

Dont bother with individual joints, if you can get a reasonable quality new shaft (no not $75 ebay ones lol) then that is your best bet. If your Rada is the 5sp (series 2 KJ) then the passenger side shaft will be an issue, when I do these I get the inner repaired and the outer replaced ONLY if it needs doing, the issue is with all aftermarket shafts the outer boot is rubber where with the Mits ones they are plastic, the plastic lasts 100 times longer than the rubber. Personally when I need a drive shaft for a 5sp auto I will always recommend a new OEM but they are not cheap

Unfortunately.. Not what I wanted to hear

I guess its time to call our mates at Mitsi..

Cheers Mal

SuFz :ninja:

N/A from the dealers here.. 3 week wait.

Any other ideas people..?

SuFz :ninja:

N/A from the dealers here.. 3 week wait.

Any other ideas people..?

SuFz :ninja:
ask mal be quicker to ship one up . get a qld member to send you one has to be one in qld somewhere

Have you tried Driveline Services at Colebard Street, Archerfield?

I've heard favourable things about Australian CV Joints & Power Steering at Slacks Creek (who, from what I read, advertise a 3 year/60k warranty on their CV shafts, whereas Driveline has a 2 year/40k warranty)

Hmm..

I'll call em first thing Monday..

SuFz :ninja:

ask mal be quicker to ship one up . get a qld member to send you one has to be one in qld somewhere

I'll call him Monday..

SuFz

So.. 27 or 28 spline on the DS..?

SuFz

Just an update..

Snapped a CV this morning somehow.. Getting it done as we speak..

SuFz

Just an update..

Snapped a CV this morning somehow.. Getting it done as we speak..

SuFz

Sweet.

Was an interesting scenario..

Just an FYI for everyone..

If you're going to be a Traffic Light Warrior.. Make sure your car is in good nick!

SuFz :ninja:

Was an interesting scenario..

Just an FYI for everyone..

If you're going to be a Traffic Light Warrior.. Make sure your car is in good nick!

SuFz :ninja:

VTEC kicked in yo...

Where are you getting it done?

VTEC kicked in yo...

Where are you getting it done?

Where else?

Grace Automotive - The only people I trust with my car..

Where else?

Grace Automotive - The only people I trust with my car..

Thought so :)

Thought so :)

Kinda put a speed bump in my plans to attempt to do it myself..

The $40 odd dollars in labour is what is going to annoy me..

SuFz :ninja:

Kinda put a speed bump in my plans to attempt to do it myself..

The $40 odd dollars in labour is what is going to annoy me..

SuFz :ninja:

Better hold back on that island in the Caribbean you were eyeing off mate..

Lucky you didn't do it yourself, the shaft could have fallen out because it was so low... Or so they say lol

How much did the shaft set you back? Is it new, used or remanufactured?

Better hold back on that island in the Caribbean you were eyeing off mate..

Lucky you didn't do it yourself, the shaft could have fallen out because it was so low... Or so they say lol

How much did the shaft set you back? Is it new, used or remanufactured?

I've gone with a new one.. $107 @ "Trade"

SuFz :ninja:

I've gone with a new one.. $107 @ "Trade"

SuFz :ninja:

Can't argue with that..

Well..

They tried 3 different drive shafts and NONE of them were suitable..

SuFz :ninja:

Have you called Driveline or Australian CVs yet?

Yup..

Neither have the shaft in stock.. But are willing to do a 3hr turn around on one.

Paul knows about it and will deal with it tomorrow.

I have a 'temporary shaft' in atm..

SuFz :ninja:

Yup..

Neither have the shaft in stock.. But are willing to do a 3hr turn around on one.

Paul knows about it and will deal with it tomorrow.

I have a 'temporary shaft' in atm..

SuFz :ninja:

Cool, hopefully it'll be sorted by tomorrow arvo :) How'd you manage a temporary shaft?

Cool, hopefully it'll be sorted by tomorrow arvo :) How'd you manage a temporary shaft?

No flippin idea..

SuFz :ninja:

Whatever gets you there and back, I suppose lol

Whatever gets you there and back, I suppose lol

Thats it..

They said when they took the shaft out.. It look fine!

However he did say that the Poly Mount makes a HELL of a vibration.

SuFz :ninja:

What side is the poly mount on?

Drivers Side

Well, it is noted that the poly mounts don't absorb the vibrations as well as the rubber mounts, but rather transmit the vibration throughout the car. Trade-off for durability I suppose.

Well, it is noted that the poly mounts don't absorb the vibrations as well as the rubber mounts, but rather transmit the vibration throughout the car. Trade-off for durability I suppose.

I knew this.. LO!

Just putting up with it for now..

SuFz :ninja:

If is pass side this is exactly what I told you, they are only available genuine or used

If is pass side this is exactly what I told you, they are only available genuine or used

Hence why we went genuine.. (I swear I took your advice and told them specifically this..)

We got stooged over by Motorama Mitsubishi, Toowong Mitsubishi & Zupps Mitsubishi..

SuFz :ninja:

You went genuine and it was still wrong?

You went genuine and it was still wrong?

This is correct..

We told them 02 Build KJ II Verada GTV - Auto 5sp

The guys said "Yup Yup.. Know that one.. We've got one in stock.. here ya go!"

SuFz :ninja:

Did you give them the VIN?

Did you give them the VIN?

Yup..

The fulla on the phone said..

QUOTE "This one will do the job" ENDQUOTE

SuFz :ninja:

If I got the Part Number for the correct CV, I could search away to my hearts content until I found one.

SuFz :ninja:

Do you want the part number as I think I have it, I assume then the 120 trade was fitting as there is no way on earth they are even close to that, I know Mits cost prive is near triple that lol...or they misquoted and have worn a loss

I have supposedly seen Trade on them and $450 - $500 for a CV is crazy money..

Replacing just the outer joint would be bucket loads cheaper..

Maybe get that done instead.. I'll have a chat to Paul tomorrow and see what he thinks..

If all else fails.. I'll call ya Mal and order a shaft if you've got one..

SuFz

So..

3 shafts Yesterday
4 shafts Today

NOBODY has the right shaft.. Wait.. The LEFT shaft.. Everyone has the Right Hand shaft..

Thankfully, A caffeine addict from the Mid West, HOPEFULLY gets supplied the correct shaft and brings it down to me.

I will hand it to the mechanic and hopefully we'll have placed this whole f**k up into the WIN column! (If that subtle hint does not let you know who the caffeine addict is.. then god help you)

SuFz :ninja:

27 Teeth Wheel Side
28 Gearbox Side

Been quoted $300 to rebuild the shaft and only a 12mth Warranty..

Going to go 2nd hand for now.. Till we can get our grubby hands on a new one.

SuFz :ninja:

To make things worse..

They've supplied me with a DS one.. Not a PS one..

All good though.. They're couriering a PS one to me today!

SuFz :ninja: