drive shaft gaiters - required or not ?
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Just picked up my rebuilt drive shafts for the Vixen. They look to have done a very nice job of the rebuild but they had not fitted rubber gaiters over the splines, as they had originally. When I questioned this they said they are not required as the new units have seals built in and gaiters aren't a good idea as they keep in moisture.
It sounds plausible but I still think gaiters will help keep dust out and extend the life. Has anyone any input ?
Moto
It sounds plausible but I still think gaiters will help keep dust out and extend the life. Has anyone any input ?
Moto
Taking it that the spline is in the middle of each shaft
Mmmmm, they will keep dirt out, dirt in the grease could wear the seals
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Mmmmm, they will keep dirt out, dirt in the grease could wear the seals
Someone more in the know will be along shortly
Perhaps contact https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=...
http://vixenseries1.blogspot.com/
Might post here shortly
Steve, what you have is a different seal system to the rubber boot as OE, under the screw caps (female side) is a thackery washer (perhaps a support washer too) and cork split seal. What is more important (and why I have posted) is that these 'should be' balanced units AND they 'should' be marked (perhaps with centre punch marks, they might even be marked as I have enlarged the image), to stop you from moving the orientation. Unlike the OE Triumph they have NO Key-way to stop you from splitting them and replacing the yokes either 1 position out OR 180 degrees out. A@
Edited by Adrian@ on Sunday 17th November 20:29
Hi Adrian,
Thx for your advice. Yes they have been balanced and marked but I didn't realize that they're not keyed to go back as they came off. So a useful tip.
Good to get it confirmed that the dust boots are not necessary. I feel happier now - and no need to separate the shafts to fit them.
Cheers
Steve
Thx for your advice. Yes they have been balanced and marked but I didn't realize that they're not keyed to go back as they came off. So a useful tip.
Good to get it confirmed that the dust boots are not necessary. I feel happier now - and no need to separate the shafts to fit them.
Cheers
Steve
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