Werid Driveshaft issue

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04-Feb-2009, 07:13 PM

Christof

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Werid Driveshaft issue

ok well heres my deal...

After replacing my drivers side driveshaft, it keeps poping back out?? first one was from an SIR...so I was like maybe its just not right....so I tried a GSR one...and today after like 3 months it also popped out....its for a 2000 b16a2 w\ sir tranny...in a 98 EK hatch, I dont get how it could last that long...and just pop out...I am very stumped by this...thanks

07-Feb-2009, 02:18 PM

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no one?

07-Feb-2009, 07:14 PM

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Pop out of what? the transmission?

You either are not installing it properly or the snap ring on the end is faulty.

07-Feb-2009, 07:16 PM

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hmmmm it was done by a proffessional...new shaft..and it lasted for like 3 months seems sorta werid I guess Ill just get it looked at again

07-Feb-2009, 07:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_v2

Pop out of what? the transmission?

You either are not installing it properly or the snap ring on the end is faulty.

yess comes out transmission side!

07-Feb-2009, 09:35 PM

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snap ring

08-Feb-2009, 02:32 AM

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yeaaa but lasted 3 months then came out??? maybe just a weak ring...could just be bad luck I guess hmmm

08-Feb-2009, 02:48 AM

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Try going to a different professional.

08-Feb-2009, 09:54 AM

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go 2 altech they will give u 1 year warranty u pay 4 wat u get

08-Feb-2009, 10:57 AM

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Check your engine and tranny mounts. Because if they are rib, that will make the shaft pop out of the trannny when the engine torque's up when you give it gas.