SaggaRS
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MK2 Propshafts
I suspect my tailshaft is requiring attention as it has an annoying shudder / vibration when launching.
I replaced it years ago with an item from a wrecker, when the CV failed.
The centre wasn't servicable back then from memory.
Question is I have what I think is a MK 1 single piece tailshaft lying around not sure if it's 1600 or 2l item.
Do I run any risk installing this if it's off a 1600??
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/09/25 20:06:34
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Ive been trying to fix a nasty vibration at about 100ks for a while now. By gearbox brace do you mean the crossmember or something else?
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SaggaRS
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/09/26 10:52:58
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I would be 99.9% sure this is missing from mine!
Does anyone have a picture of it?
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/09/26 12:56:43
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You sure it isn't a wheel or front end balance issue?
Matt
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/09/26 14:00:09
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Thanks Glenn.
Yes definitely missing.
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/09/26 20:09:41
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Mine too. And that will really make a difference?
Anyone got one for sale?
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/27 22:31:37
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Spent some time looking at my Escort from underneath it!
The split prop shaft on the 2 litre is very skinny, same diameter as the 1300 single piece.
From memory my MKII Cortina 1600 I once owned, had a massive single piece shaft, around 4 inches thick.
Is there much engineering difference in the varying engine capacity prop shafts?
Why is the old Cortina so much heavier, is the Escorts simply better designed?
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 11:23:38
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I have a 2 piece 2.0L prop shaft if you want it as I now have a single piece for the Celica box.
Free to collect if you want to try another shaft?
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 11:31:40
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Go the one piece shaft - been using one in the RS for 23 years now, no detremental effects so far....
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 19:19:33
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Thanks Paul I might do that. What do you want for it?
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 19:23:50
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jimmyd
Go the one piece shaft - been using one in the RS for 23 years now, no detremental effects so far....
James I think I will eventually go down this path. Whether it's a custom made, or after market job. I just think the Escort two piece is a total hassle.
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 19:48:45
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SaggaRS
jimmyd
Go the one piece shaft - been using one in the RS for 23 years now, no detremental effects so far....
James I think I will eventually go down this path. Whether it's a custom made, or after market job.
I just think the Escort two piece is a total hassle.
Using factory one piece out of a mk2 van from memory - replaceable RUJ1786R unis make life real simple
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 20:01:20
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Just come and get it as it's going to the tip if you didn't want it.
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/10/28 22:30:32
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The one piece tailshaft was a factory replacement part at the time, I replaced the two piece with the one piece on my RS2000.
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Re:MK2 Propshafts
2012/11/01 21:09:14
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I think the two piece was the first to go on mine.
Threw a uni in it once, Didn't come out but made a naaaaasty feeling.
I remember that brace. I have to go look for mine.
Does it really make a diff?
Not sure if i ever put it back after the sierra box went on.
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