TD4 fron prop joint failure ?

Question

Car running fine but noticed a bit more drive noise than usual. Pulled up in traffic jam on M6 (so nought unusual there) and when I went to pull away I came to a stumbling/juddering stop. On inspection (by recovery team) it seems the joint at the front end of the front prop has blown its oil seal (it is sitting around the prop shaft) and consequently oils has been dispersed.

Anyone any ideas on what will be the best way forward here ...... what to check and best and worst case scenario.

Cheers ......... Richard

Lee_D · Accepted Answer

Stick a new prop on. Thats the simple scenario.

More complex scenario is the earth cable having snapped and the vehicle has earthed through the gearbox and axles welding all of them solid, this is typical of "odd" things that happen on the motorway ..... kiddin'!

Once the prop is off you will have a better idea.

Lee D

Richard · Answer

Lee,Interesting ........ investigation revealed front joint completely broken up probably caused (certainly helped) by the fact an engine stabiliser bolt had come out (that was sitting on the underbody guard) !! All replaced + front mounting bearing.Also, IRD breather pipe was replaced, and correctly located (that had an iffy route) .......... along with a failing (perished) rear silencer mounting rubber.So going nicely again at the mo ...........Richard

TD4 fron prop joint failure ?

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