Diff Bearing? Vid Included

[dean172]

Hi all.
Not had the inner boot off yet to see what's going on under, I'll whip it off tomorrow weather permitting. What do you reckon? Obvious diff bearing? Got a bit of a wobbly shaft!

 

[NorthloopCup]

Well the wobbly shaft is most likely because the tripod joint on the end of the shaft has failed. That means a box full of needle rollers and a lot of damage I would imagine.
You're in for a full rebuild or fit a replacement box mate. I can help you out with a rebuild if you're stuck. :up:

 

[barnesautos]

Once you whip out the shaft - all will be revealed .
@NorthloopCup has seen loads like this . He's the gearbox man , he'll see it right.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Once you whip out the shaft - all will be revealed .
@NorthloopCup has seen loads like this . He's the gearbox man , he'll see it right.

I've also never seen a diff bearing failure on a jc5! Lol!

 

[dean172]

Appreciated thanks. It sounded like a bearing had collapsed and when I saw the floating shaft assumed it could have been. I know very little about box failures so thanks. It was making the noise regardless of gear, clutch engagement, speed etc which lead to me thinking driveshaft / diff. Should have a better idea later. Can you pm me contact details please @NorthloopCup

Anyone have a known good phase 1 O/S driveshaft or know of anyone breaking one?

Cheers

 

[dean172]

N/S shaft!!!

 

[dean172]

Took the shaft out, it's still intact. Looks like the tripod bearings have worn to the point where they are locking up / not spinning true.

Does anyone know where I can pick up just the tripod pretty please?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Took the shaft out, it's still intact. Looks like the tripod bearings have worn to the point where they are locking up / not spinning true.

Does anyone know where I can pick up just the tripod pretty please?

f**king result mate!!! If you're prepared to take a trip down to Lichfield, I have a shaft with tripod. You'd have to get the tripod off though.