Clio 16v/Willy driveshaft problems

[lofty]

i think i have replaced just about everything i need to worry about with the exception of driveshafts/box, im not to worried about the box as there are loads of R19 16v boxs about but what sort of cost is involved in driveshaft problems, i understand its fairly common to have problems with the near side drive shafts for some reason

 

[BenR]

Mine (on my Fezzy) broke.....wellsheared clean off at the stub axle IN the gearbox!

took me 4 hrs in the freezing cold and sh*ty snow/hail to fix it.....i now hav majpr windburn on me knuckles.

anyway, i dunno about 16V/willy driveshafts.......but relaceing them aint hard.....the offside one is a bit annoying though......

But i woudnt of though they were weak!

 

[cliocup]

CV boots split, especially if you run low or corner hard all the time. Then you get the usual, grease comes out and CV joint siezes up. I replaced both my shafts in the summer as one joint went and i like new parts!

Cost about £60 each on exchange i think. Easy to change just dont strip the threads in the casing on near side when doing up bolts. I heli-coiled mine as one was already stripped and it gives a bit more bite when doing them up.

Do the usual test, apply full lock at a very low speed (empty car park etc) and if there is a cluncking/knocking sound from either hub then that shaft has gone. Best to get em changed especially with the extra power youve now got!