Pre 2003 tin can drive shafts

[masterslamma]

Hi,

i got two pre 2003 drive shafts that need a new tin can type outer joint because the threadet end snapped on track days.

I can not find the replacement part. I assume the are standard ford parts, could somebody give me a help from what donnor car they are or maybe even a part numer.

Thanks a lot

Edited by masterslamma on Monday 1st November 17:43

[masterslamma]

[Red Seven]

Pre 2003 driveshafts are based on Ford Sierra parts, but with shorter shafts.
‘Don’t think the parts are generally available individually.
I understand the pein on can boot kits are now obsolete (and have been for quite a few years!).

Sadly, replacement with the later GKN shafts may be your only option.

[masterslamma]

Yes the outer joint seems to be impossible to source new.

Is it possible, to put the new gkn joint on my old shafts? I found the gkn number on a old L7 post.

[Red Seven]

“ Is it possible, to put the new gkn joint on my old shafts? ”

No. The two are not compatible with each other.

[masterslamma]

Okay thank you.

I now sourced two used sierra driveshafts for 30£ and will use them to rebuild my old ones so i have a spare set.

[Paynewright]

When searching for a friend last year I found the Sierra boot kits with cans were available at Autodoc (or one of its other website iterations!)