[Roy]

Not sure where to take mine to get it sorted,,, dont want them messed up by some monkey with a spanner !

[Viraje]

Not sure where to take mine to get it sorted,,, dont want them messed up by some monkey with a spanner !

 

I have a hunch that anywhere I suggest will be 'too far'..... 

[Nobber]

It would be good for everyone to get a comparison and photo to the old bolts if possible to see if there is any evidence of wear stretching etc.

I'll see what I can do buddy, didn't have much time tonight to ask questions but I'll give him a shout tomorrow.

[Boej007]

What is the correct setting (nm) when fitting the new bolts to the rear of the shaft then?

[Nobber]

I believe it says on the packaging.  72NM if I remember rightly.

[Boej007]

I'm still to see them for real, home from Brazil thursday thanks Nobber. 

[martynrich67]

I believe it says on the packaging. 72NM if I remember rightly.

Very close - it says 73Nm

I'm thinking of getting a new flexible coupling to fit at the same time (might as well while its kind of in bits). Anyone know the part number?

Edited by martynrich67, 01 December 2014 - 05:28 PM.

[Tweaked]

Would it be possible to get a second group buy going?

[Nobber]

Hi Tweaked. As I said in my PM of course mate, I was just waiting for Pat @ Redline to get back to me. So far on the 2nd list is:

1. Tweaked
2. Danny

Cheers

Paul

[martynrich67]

Changed my propshaft bolts last week at my mate's garage. While it was all apart, we had a good look at the flexible coupling, and it was in mint condition.
We also dropped the centre heat shield and the centre bearing to see if we could see anything that could lead to the screaming I have heard in heavy rain. Once again, nothing untoward, so we secured it back into place for a bit of a test.

I then "drove" the car with it lifted off the ground while my mate squirted water directly into the centre bearing to see if we could get it Tao make any noise. Other than traction control/Haldex not liking it very much, we had no unusual noises created.

Centre bearing was then dried off and given a good squirt with spray grease - I know not ideal, but better than nothing, and maybe if it is water creating an issue, the grease may keep the water out for a bit.

All put back together, and running smoothly thus far.

[Nobber]

Great to hear Martyn.  My bolts are purely there for a peace of mind thing as I don't plan on using launch control but if I did then I know I'd be happier to do so with the bolts swapped.

 

Bumping the thread also to let people know the 2nd Group Buy is underway.

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[Tweaked]

Paul can you remove me from the list please as I purchased a set off a member on the original list.

[Nobber]

Done buddy.

[martynrich67]

For the record, the original bolts showed no signs whatsoever of any wear or shear forces having acted upon them

[Nobber]

That's great news. Out of interest have you used LC much and how many miles are on your car buddy?

[martynrich67]

I bought the car in June, so can only comment since then, but I would say I have used LC about 20 times or so (York Dragway - just had to be done ) The car has done 27K miles.

I found a couple of videos online of my car after I bought it, and judging by the driving, etc, the previous owners weren't shy about using LC or about putting their foot down a bit

[jonniebrads]

Anyone want to buy the arp prop bolts brand new never been fitted I Baught mine through the original group buy.. not going to fit as the car is going

[Muzza80]

Hi Jonnie, yeah I'm interested, I'll PM you mate.

[jonniebrads]

No problem mate

[Pat]

My new bolts are for sale too....unused, if anyone else wants a set
New uprated propshaft comes with with them it appears