what happens if u keep driving on drive shafts that need replacing ?

1. kmorris Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 15

   #1 9th August 2011, 10:40

   Hey guys, just found out my VTR needs new drive shafts, what would happen if i kept driving on them for a week or 2 if i waited to get them changed ?,
   cheers
2. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #2 9th August 2011, 10:44

   Depends why you need new drive shafts.
   
   You could end up needing a new gearbox or worse!
3. kmorris Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 15

   #3 9th August 2011, 10:47

   the drivers side 1 is making a pretty horrible noise when ever i lift of the throttle, think they must jus be worn out :/
4. dan-sport Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 236

   #4 9th August 2011, 11:34

   depends on the noise tbh if its just clicking when you go round corners it will be fine to leave it for a while but will need replacing, if its vibrating/grinding don't drive till you have a new one
5. knight-22 Established Member Joined: Jul 2011 Hampshiiiire Posts: 1710 mk2 vts, e36

   #5 9th August 2011, 11:37

   have you checked them at all? the gator on one of mine came loose the other day, apparantly the standard jublee clip that holds them in place are pretty weak.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 9th August 2011, 18:15

   It depends on how bad the driveshaft is if the boot(gaiter)has split then you`ll loose the grease from the joint.This is when wear occurs,the cv joint can completely break up on you.