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Giniw wrote:Newbie question, but... How does one determine a tripod or a tulip is worn and has to be changed?
Indeed I have such a symptom (around 60mph)Simon_P wrote:A clonk on pick-up and or a *3rd order vibration under load could be symptoms
That's what bugs me, I checked my other cars and I would say the plays are similar, nothing obvious. As for the axial play, isn't the tripod moving freely in the tulip anyway?Axial play would also indicate wear, but since our cars have quite a lot of play anyway it is difficult to tell. There is lots of play in all directions on an elan shaft a lot of it comes from the intermediate shaft bearing which I would always replace because it is cheap and easy and wears early.
I have replaced the boots a couple of years ago, they are still like new.Split Gaiter/boot - Grease is what stops them wearing out. So if any of the grease gets out or dirt gets in it will cause wear.
Should not be a concern since my car is only around 50k miles.Milage
Yes that is my main concern, it would be interesting if you can compare the old and the new one to tell if there is anything obvious ^^Bern wrote:I'm guessing that you check for play/slack in it. My new one has a tiny bit (and I think that's normal).I'm not sure at which point it becomes too much.
back at the beginning of this thread dapinky wrote:(but I would also advise that you consider replacing the oil seals in the gearbox output/driveshaft joint whilst you're there - only a few quid and it would be anoying to incur a leak without swapping it whilst you have the chance).
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