aldo56 0 Posted December 14, 2006 ive managed to drop my drivers side driveshaft and the "spider" if thats what it is called came apart! needles everwhere! is it possible to but a new "spider" and just replace that or do i have to get a driveshaft? if i do does anyone have any spare???? cheers allan oh its a 1600 btw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,677 Posted December 14, 2006 that'll be the tripod joint, just degrease them all and re-assemble with grease, there isn't actually anything holding the outer race on! No idea if spare patrs are available though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted December 14, 2006 As welshpug says, though there are a couple of little circlip/washer things that sit round the inner race at the top and bottom of the needles. Good luck finding dem needles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted December 14, 2006 As welshpug says, though there are a couple of little circlip/washer things that sit round the inner race at the top and bottom of the needles. Good luck finding dem needles! There's a couple of different design "tripods" fitted to 1.6 shafts- 1 where the outer race is retained by a clip, and 1 where it just sits loosely- they have different splines and aren't interchangeable.the outer bearing races are different diameter too, so won't fit in the shaft ends of the wrong type.Pug dealer told me a few years ago that shaft components aren't available separately I split a n/s shaft yesterday (no need to drain g/box oil to change shafts) to be faced with this difference! I have been known to be tight enough to remove needles at the scrappy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted December 14, 2006 When this happened to one of mine I chucked it into the bin and bought another. Patience is a virtue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyunis 0 Posted December 14, 2006 Which side is the drivshaft for?. i have a driveshaft. Pm me your email address and i will email a picture as i still dont know how to attach pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted December 14, 2006 When this happened to one of mine I chucked it into the bin and bought another. Patience is a virtue! "convenience is a luxury I cannot afford" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted December 15, 2006 Been there done that, scared the neighbours with my colourful language. Not to hard to put back together, use lots of grease and nick a womans eyebrow tweezers to place the needles back on the shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted December 15, 2006 Been there done that, scared the neighbours with my colourful language. Not to hard to put back together, use lots of grease and nick a womans eyebrow tweezers to place the needles back on the shaft. or keep a big blob of grease on your finger to pick up the needles,place them in position (also well greased to hold it in position)and "smear" your finger upwards-the top "washer" will keep the roller in place. Or take the tripod off the end of the shaft- circlip on shaft- ,place on an old speaker, and let the magnetism do the work for you- have fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
