Drive shaft replacement

1. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #1 19th February 2013, 23:41

   Are these Drive shafts off ebay OK for a replacement? Don't want to order them, get them fitted and them brake again in a week or 2. They have 2 years warranty so they can't be too bad?
   If not any sugestions on a better make? thanks.
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SA...70515872007%26
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 19th February 2013, 23:45

   I bought them the other week. So far so good. Search in google "J&R driveshafts" only thing is the black paint doesnt last very long lol..
   
   
   
   
3. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #3 19th February 2013, 23:52

   Oh well they can blend in with the rest of the underside with rust. Is it best to replace both driveshafts instead of just the 1? I think that's what I read somewhere anyway? Don't see why though if 1 of them is al rite.
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 19th February 2013, 23:53

   My passengers was making a awful noise but just replaced both to save future hassle. Only £99 for 2 delivered anyway.
5. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #5 20th February 2013, 02:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle My passengers was making a awful noise but just replaced both to save future hassle. Only £99 for 2 delivered anyway.

   What kind of noise did it make? Cause mine is making a massive rumble noise that vibrates the car... but not 100% sure if it is even the drive shaft or not
6. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #6 20th February 2013, 02:53

   If Mr JG says they are good value for money, buy them BUY THEM NOW!
   
   
   
7. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #7 20th February 2013, 09:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Cam If Mr JG says they are good value for money, buy them BUY THEM NOW!

   Well someone has to help the kid out.
   
   Did it on full lock. Awful noise.
8. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

   #8 20th February 2013, 09:56

   Those shafts are good for the money, my car had a pair fitted but they were dead after 35,000 miles. Just my feedback.
   Given you have a 1.1 i would imagine they would be fine though.
   You dont have to fit them in pairs.
9. benwh555 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 2137 Saxo VTS black 2003

   #9 20th February 2013, 10:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO What kind of noise did it make? Cause mine is making a massive rumble noise that vibrates the car... but not 100% sure if it is even the drive shaft or not

   Could also be a wheel bearing
10. brainbug Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 310 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 8v (51 Plate)

    #10 20th February 2013, 10:41

    I got a passenger side one from jr driveshafts last year, no problems so far, but as said above, it looks like its been on there years.
    
    Need a drivers side one now though.
    Cv boot not split or anything, but jacked front up with wheel off and let engine run with clutch just biting and it sounds like a plastic bottle full of stones rolling around.
    
    Will be getting this from jr driveshafts aswell.
11. forbessid Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cheshire Posts: 621 mk2 Icelandic Vts.

    #11 28th February 2013, 15:16

    I bought mine from him 1yr ago well worth it and still going strong
12. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #12 28th February 2013, 15:19

    I've done 34,000 miles on one in my 1.5D. it wasn't an easy life and they don't even rumble yet nor are the boots split.
13. billpine Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 129

    #13 28th February 2013, 20:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO rumble noise that vibrates the car...

    I'd bet it's the inner joint. Had that exact same problem on an old Cavalier, anything over 20 MPH and it would shake like a withdrawing druggy!
14. Steelies Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Somerset Posts: 377 Mk2 Desire

    #14 28th February 2013, 20:16

    Pretty sure these are the same I have on mine. Replaced them in October time. So far so good.
15. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #15 1st March 2013, 10:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by billpine I'd bet it's the inner joint. Had that exact same problem on an old Cavalier, anything over 20 MPH and it would shake like a withdrawing druggy!

    Yep it was the inner joint had split and dried up
16. billpine Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 129

    #16 4th March 2013, 09:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO Yep it was the inner joint had split and dried up

    Glad it's sorted. At the time it cost me for tracking, all wheels balanced then new tyres, engine mounts and finally the shaft. Was a right pain is the arse!