Amk Driveshafts

[Gibbo GTI 0]

Is anyone using AMK driveshafts? Have done a search and there's not much to go on. I need to replace the drivers driveshaft as there's loads of play in the intermediate bearing. My local motor factors has 1 in stock at £50, quite a bit cheaper than GSF and lots less hassle returning it for surcharge refund.

[bobbbette 0]

pal runs a garage. they fit AMK driveshafts to various things. says they are fine. seem good quality at a cheap price. don't get many warranty returns.

[Gibbo GTI 0]

Cheers mate, thats the sort of reply I was hoping for

[Baz 421]

I have some AMK Re-manufactured Brake calipers, they did a top job of de-corroding and re-plating them etc, and most importantly work really well so far.

[saveloy 8]

Oh dear!

I fitted an AMK shaft a few months back and it began to seep oil from the seal. I replaced the seal and had no joy, it still weeped. My local auto factor replaced the shaft under warranty. It's replacement did exactly the same thing within a fortnight. I came to the conclusion that AMK must machine the shaft shoulder to remove any marking/burring/whatever. And in doing so create too small a diameter to make a good seal.

I bought a GKN/LOBRO shaft in the end and that has been completely fine.

[BuD 0]

I bought an AMK shaft for the 306 and it was markedly thinner than the standard one, obviously I didnt fit it, when I took it back they ordered another and it was the same!! The guy said thay are 'supposed to be like that'. Got one from Pug in the end.

[Gibbo GTI 0]

Thanks for the replies, due to time & cash constraints I ended up going for the AMK, hopefully it will be ok. Will let you know.