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TeddyThom
22-04-12, 05:54 PM
I'm in need of a new driveshaft for my 1500 td. However having never had one before I'm not clued up on them. Are the driveshafts any different to the usual small blocks? Or can I use one that's readily available?

The more info I get the better lol.
MK999
22-04-12, 06:16 PM
Allegedly some are 22 spline inners, i.e GTE XE conversion style ones, i.e expensive... long as you count the splines though they're no different.
Lewis.
22-04-12, 06:21 PM
I bought some TD shafts for mine, and they are indeed 22 splines.
MK999
22-04-12, 06:23 PM
Although I'm pretty sure the gearbox is small block, so as long as you got CV's to fit a small block you should be fine.
Count Vaux Alot
22-04-12, 07:40 PM
My TD shafts were not 22 spline the gear box is small block.
Novaloony
22-04-12, 08:06 PM
Wouldnt your 1.2 box fit the td lump thom?, As you have the shafts etc?
John
22-04-12, 08:23 PM
Any nova driveshaft will fit if It's a small block gearbox. ie f10/13
TeddyThom
22-04-12, 09:16 PM
Yeah I believe it is a small block gearbox, I shall of course double check.

Cheers for the info guys, guess all I'll have to do is rip it off and count the splines to be sure haha.

@ Joey: I would use the shaft off my 1200 but then that would leave me without a useable car... :thumb:
Lewis.
22-04-12, 09:18 PM
they are small block boxes, but use the larger 22 spline GTE/GSI shafts.

what did yours have in it, mr vaux alot?
MK999
22-04-12, 09:18 PM
Just buy any old smallblock shaft 2nd hand, new CV's too if you wanna make sure all is spot on.
TeddyThom
29-04-12, 06:49 PM
Sorry for the bump in this thread.

However I have finally got the drive shaft (or what is left anyways) out. It IS 22 spline... :/

Going to be fun to try and find now lol... Small block 22 spline driveshaft anyone??
Count Vaux Alot
29-04-12, 07:00 PM
/\ as said befor you can use any driveshaft as long as you have the corresponding cv joint to match.
TeddyThom
29-04-12, 07:21 PM
Of which I don't and I don't know how to build them up...
MK999
29-04-12, 07:42 PM
Of which I don't and I don't know how to build them up...

Line (preferably new) CV joint up next to bare shaft, knock in until the circlip says "click" Done!

Taking them out is a little harder and involves putting your fingers in the greasy bit with a pair of pliers/screwdrivers/hammers depending on how frustrated you are at this point and opening up the circlip to slide them off.
Count Vaux Alot
29-04-12, 08:44 PM
As MK said its quite straight forward - a haynes manual might help?

I will add you need to put the rubber boot on the shaft prior to fitting the new cv though :)
MK999
29-04-12, 10:44 PM
Boot is part of the CV obviously lol