drirveshaft problem!

1. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #1 5th September 2010, 09:13

   had to change the wheel bearing yesterday and found that the drivceshaft gaitor was split,so i thought id change the gaitor
   when i removed the shaft i found that the inner cv joint is very noisy,so time for a new shaft this where my problem lies
   phoned around a few places some say varying prices anyway found one that had one in stock so off i trot to get it
   when i get there the shaft is a one piece driveshaft where mine has the intermediate bearing so off he goes to get the other shaft he has in stock
   this time its got the intermediate bearing but is flat on the outer joint where mine is tapered
   why is it so hard to find the right shaft
   my car is a w reg vtr and he used the reg to get the part numbers for the shafts
   could it be that my car had the flat shafts and hubs fitted at the factory and has since had tapered ones fitted
   anyway im stuck now with no car until i phone around tomorrow about the right shaft or just get mine recon'd
2. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #2 5th September 2010, 09:32

   W is within the changeover period, would be more accurate probably if you gave the vin/ chassis number, when ordering
3. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #3 5th September 2010, 09:41

   yeah in hindsight i should of, but the guy in the spares shop was adamant that his parts book was spot on until i showed him my old driveshaft against the one he was selling me,he looked very confused then
   my other problem is finding any of them in stock anywhere
4. Bobo0907 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 North East Scotland Posts: 686 Inferno 182, S2 Indigo Rallye

   #4 5th September 2010, 09:47

   Try www.eurocarparts.com. Thats where mine was ordered from
5. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #5 5th September 2010, 10:38

   i rang eurocarparts and they had no stock
6. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #6 5th September 2010, 11:28

   Reg number dictates when your car was registered, not manufactured. So can't rely on it with parts that changed. That's why it's difficult when ordering with a reg number on times.
   
   The tapered shaft was introduced more than a year before the w plate came out though. Your car would have to have been sat around waiting to be registered for 2 yrs to have flat shafts. Doesn't really happen.
7. oldgit L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Bristol Posts: 31 2002 vtr

   #7 5th September 2010, 11:28

   I recently replaced both shafts in my vtr, i would recommend gsf, good service, parts guy was spot on, both shafts fitted perfectly, good price too.
8. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #8 5th September 2010, 15:33

   yes i tried gsf but even they didnt have stock
   ive never been asked for the chassis number for any of my cars ive bought parts for except my impreza but that was to know if it was a import or not
   i did tell him it was a uk car car but he was a twat
9. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

   #9 5th September 2010, 15:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by oldgit I recently replaced both shafts in my vtr, i would recommend gsf, good service, parts guy was spot on, both shafts fitted perfectly, good price too.

   out of interest were your shafts the tapered ones and how much did u pay for them
10. oldgit L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Bristol Posts: 31 2002 vtr

    #10 5th September 2010, 17:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtr_steve_ out of interest were your shafts the tapered ones and how much did u pay for them

    No mine were flat, paid 69 +vat each + 35 surcharge.
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 5th September 2010, 17:50

    Have a look on ebay theres a company that sells driveshafts(new 1`s).Around £60.00.
    
    Steve.
12. vtr_steve_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 west mids Posts: 208

    #12 6th September 2010, 17:40

    well after a few phone calls i got my driveshaft recon'd today and the place was local to me aswell
    took it to him at 9 had it back for lunch time and only cost me 30 quid
    heres the link to his site
    http://www.steeringrackscvjointsbirmingham.co.uk/