andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 OK, went to fit my new drive shafts today, which were a replacement for the last new ones which failed! Drivers side went on fine, but on the passenger side I have the hub carrier on the end of the strut, the drive shaft in, but I can't push the hub carrier in far enough to get it on the wishbone, the drive shaft just won't compress enough: So, I'm thinking maybe they have sent me the wrong drive shaft, or can you guys think of another reason? Is the a way I can check it is the right drive shaft, perhaps a measurement I can check? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted October 10, 2009 The joints haven't pulled out have they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossD 44 Posted October 10, 2009 Sounds more than likely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 Sounds more than likely! They seem OK, how do I check and is there anything I can do about it if they have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted October 10, 2009 I had same problem. it turned out to be the finishing on the hub end of the shaft, meant it wouldnt fit flush with the hub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 I had same problem. it turned out to be the finishing on the hub end of the shaft, meant it wouldnt fit flush with the hub. That looks fine and the shaft actually seems too long as it's really difficult to get the hub over the end of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted October 10, 2009 Could well be a 309 one, I guess the old ones have gone back now? If you measure one and give me a shout tomorrow afternoon I'll measure one at the workshop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo 0 Posted October 10, 2009 part number ok on the box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 Could well be a 309 one, I guess the old ones have gone back now?If you measure one and give me a shout tomorrow afternoon I'll measure one at the workshop That's what I thought - they are from a company called Shaftec and the part number on the box is P107L, P107R for the other one strangely enough, so I'm worried now that if the left is wrong the right is also wrong, although that went on OK. The length with it sitting on the floor is 615mm end to end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo 0 Posted October 10, 2009 is it located against the hub ok and turning freely? If not it might just be fouling the hub and not sliding in enough. Heard of this problem with Q Drive shafts but mine was ok thankfully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 is it located against the hub ok and turning freely? If not it might just be fouling the hub and not sliding in enough. Heard of this problem with Q Drive shafts but mine was ok thankfully. No, it's definitely going through the hub OK, just the right amount of shaft is sticking out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,645 Posted October 10, 2009 sounds like a 309 shaft, they are 10mm longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 sounds like a 309 shaft, they are 10mm longer. Could the other side be wrong as well i.e. is the 309 drivers side shaft also 10mm longer, but apart from that the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,645 Posted October 10, 2009 yup, 10mm extra length there too to go with the extra 10mm of the wishbones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 yup, 10mm extra length there too to go with the extra 10mm of the wishbones. But then would it fit OK, as that side went on fine. Perhaps Miles, you could check on the length of the drivers side was well?? Guess I need to check with the supplier to see if they supplied the wrong part number or whether it is the wrong shaft in the right box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,645 Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) data I have says 600/840 for a 1.9 205, and 610/850 for a 1.9 309. might be possible for one side to go in what with tolerances of shells and mounting bushes. Edited October 10, 2009 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 10, 2009 data I have says 600/840 for a 1.9 205, and 610/850 for a 1.9 309. That really doesn't help as if I push it right the way in I can get it down to 590mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james_pug 26 1 Cars Posted October 13, 2009 i had this problem fitting new shafts on my 1.9 about a month ago, was the same side as yours aswell. Turned out theyd supplied me a 309 shaft that was boxed as a 205 one, from my memory the 309 one was around 610mm when laid flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted October 13, 2009 Looking at that picture id also say you have a 309 shaft there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyjstone 6 Posted October 13, 2009 Looking at that picture id also say you have a 309 shaft there. Yes, I checked the measurement and it is about 10mm longer, so it must be. The dealer has agreed to send another shaft, which should be here tomorrow, so hopefully that will be the end of my drive shaft saga - for now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
