typefern 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Hi I am changing the long driveshaft on my GTI. I have fitted the new one but it doesn't seem to fit properly. When the hub is fixed on, the shaft pushes the diff and engine on the mounts as the wheel is turned. It also seems to leak some oil from the seal. I have also checked the shafts are the same length. I have repeated this about 5 times and am at a loss. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 9 Posted September 7, 2006 Are the splines on the shaft engaged in the box? If not then it will not be happy. I'd also take a look at the intermediate bearing, see if the problem lies there. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 7, 2006 Are the splines on the shaft engaged in the box? If not then it will not be happy. I'd also take a look at the intermediate bearing, see if the problem lies there. Rob Hi Rob They engaging in the gearbox and the bearing looks fine, may have to give a good dose of looking at tonight. Its was abit of a long shot, just hoping someone had the same problem and can call me a idiot and say you meant to do this................................. Cheers John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamrally 0 Posted September 7, 2006 It does sound like it's not in properly, especially if it's leaking from the diff? if that's what you meant. Make sure the bearing is all the way in and the horse shoe shaped bolts are clamping the bearing properly. Sometimes you need to give the shaft a little tapping to get it in and seated in the diff right, but dont go overboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted September 7, 2006 It does sound like it's not in properly, especially if it's leaking from the diff? if that's what you meant. Make sure the bearing is all the way in and the horse shoe shaped bolts are clamping the bearing properly. Sometimes you need to give the shaft a little tapping to get it in and seated in the diff right, but dont go overboard! yeah, often find that when tightening the bearing bolts they go very tight and then give as the bearing seats. If you're tempted use a hammer on the hub to knock it all home, make sure you put a block of wood between the hammer and the hub or knurls on the hub end can stop the wheel seating properly and v. difficult to remove. (me? done that? never!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
