Passenger drive shaft question

[imprezaworks]

Pretty sure I know the answer is yes but happy to be proved wrong.

It has started to click and I am looking at a replacement.

Fitted 5mm spacers to my et38 wheels and took it for a run, the steering wheel was shaking. Mmm.

Went down to the lads at Ats and the wheels did need balancing. Took it for another spin and its miles better but still vibrates at speeds above say 60. So am I right or wrong in my assumption the shaft is at fault?

On the plus side the wheels sit loads better

 

[JB21]

Interesting this is my Mondeo shakes above 50-60 and I can feel a click through the wheel when setting off, watching this with interest as its been suggested it could be my driveshaft(s).

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm putting a massive 5p on it

 

[LeeRS]

Passanger side you say?

 

[H4RRY]

I've never had a drive shaft cause me any wheel vibration before... whenever they have been going wrong I've always just had them start to make horrible noises, but no vibration.

 

[imprezaworks]

Passanger side you say?

Yeah why

 

[imprezaworks]

Granted it's not a Clio

http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/26682-24t5-vibrations-drive-shaft/

 

[imprezaworks]

My bet has been raised to 10p

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=62228

 

[botfch]

Did it vibrate before the spacer?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep a little. Will be more pronounced now with the 5mm spacer.

 

[imprezaworks]

It's more noticeable accelerating. Looking around it will be this causing my issue

 

[Stay Puft]

Hmm, when my driveshaft went I had no vibrations at all, until one day I went to drive it and it wouldnt move at all and clicked very loudly!

 

[imprezaworks]

my clicking isn't that loud, does it on right lock

 

[LeeRS]

Yeah why

Passenger. I gave you a few hours to think about it.

 

[imprezaworks]

Dunt gut it?

 

[LeeRS]

:tired:

 

[ADS_V6]

my clicking isn't that loud, does it on right lock

Should just asked Lee regarding clicking knocking he made 100 threads last year and found eventually the culprit was he had left his hair gel in the wheel arch

 

[imprezaworks]

Flol very good

 

[Pauleds]

Pass the anger

 

[imprezaworks]

Does it sound like my issue paul?

 

[ADS_V6]

Does it sound like my issue paul?

Lights on nobodys in

 

[imprezaworks]

Be quiet. Haven't you got facial hair to grow

 

[ADS_V6]

Be quiet. Haven't you got facial hair to grow

Doubt its the driveshaft,probably bottom end knocking

 

[Mr Plums]

I had clicking when turning the wheel, turned out that the two steering rack bolts needed nipping up, worth a look mate.

 

[imprezaworks]

It is definatly the shaft that needs sorting mate. Will be getting it sorted next week

 

[Craig]

Mine just made a horrible clicking noise for a very long time. It did vibrate a little. But now I need my tracking done and new front tyres lol . The joys. Where did you source your drive shaft from in the end?

 

[imprezaworks]

I haven't yet. I'm getting it checked to see if it's a case of re packing it as its common the boot comes away. Will have a quick look later today

 

[leedsboy]

Clicking and noise when turning, especially on full lock at low speeds, often points to the cv joint itself rather than the driveshaft. Not sure if this is the case with yours?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep clicking, more noticable when left over night. You can't get the cv seperate so would be the complete shaft if it cant be sorted the other way.

 

[Craig]

Yeah I know I've had mine packed over the years but it just gave up in the end and the clicking just got louder and embarrassing lol. I had a brand new one fitted yesterday. Miles better. Some more noises coming from somewhere else now.

 

[imprezaworks]

ha ha. Mines not 'loud loud' but is annoying. I want to eliminate this for more than one reason really.

 

[leedsboy]

Yep clicking, more noticable when left over night. You can't get the cv seperate so would be the complete shaft if it cant be sorted the other way.

You can get CV joint's seperately mate. Not sure how easy they are to change though as I put a thread up a couple of weeks ago asking how to do it and no one replied. Wanted to know as it'd be cheaper and I've not done it before so it'd be good to learn.

Think the general gist is replacing the full driveshaft is easier though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah okay. I assume they could be swapped but for some reason i didnt think you could buy one, as like you say most just swap them over, save the messing.

 

[Craig]

I tried looking for one but couldn't seem to find any. Which is normally my luck. Though I saved a fair amount on my shaft so not too bad

 

[imprezaworks]

Update.

Drive shaft seems fine, its not leaking and the boot is still on. Bonus.
Swapped the wheels front to back, thought i'd try it. Let you know later.
Im now swaying towards top mounts :smile:

 

[Craig]

Has it stopped clicking then mate. Only because to look at mine looked fine but odviously wasn't. Bonus if it's all good though. Saves you pennies. I bought some new top mounts aswell. Mine basically had all new suspension and stuff. They can piss you off with the noises they make.

 

[imprezaworks]

Will check after I finish work

 

[Craig]

Like I say mate yours may be ok and it's just mine that was fubard

 

[Mr Plums]

Steering rack bolts loose for the victory

 

[imprezaworks]

I never bloody checked . Will take the long way home and see if anything has changed