Basically I need a new offside driveshaft.

 

Anyone know if this would fit? http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/audi-a3-1-9tdi-130bhp-driveshaft-off-side-new-01-03/

I wouldn't think so.  I suspect its about 2" longer if going on the last time I offered a mk4 golf driveshaft up to my car.

 

You need one from a 9N Polo / 6L? Seat Ibiza.

why not get http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/skoda-fabia-1-9-sdi-driveshaft-cv-joints-off-side-2000-2006/ as your cv joints are probably knackered too

 

 

ignore that just realised its for an SDi

Does the engine code matter for a drive shaft?

I mean will a ibiza cupra diesel 1.9 six speed driveshaft fit my fabia?

Pd160 Cupra diesel will be the same

thanks for  your help devonutopia

Take a peek at the bill (attached) received from my local independent garage, fitting genuine drive shafts.

wow I'm getting my mate whos a mechanic to do mine, thank god for mates rates. 

Fitting a driveshaft is only about half hour, tops.  Its the fact you have to break the bottom ball joint apart to move the hub out the way to slide it out which adds time.

How do you know if a driveshaft is on it's way out?

+1 on that ^

On full lock when pulling away or reversing you get a clicking noise.

Or in my case, you have no clue but when taking up 3rd gear at Santa Pod, the CV joint breaks clean in two!  D'oh!  

On full lock when pulling away or reversing you get a clicking noise.

Thanks I get a noise when on full lock to the left, but it's not a clicking noise..

Thanks I get a noise when on full lock to the left, but it's not a clicking noise..

I do on full lock to the left too. Hmmm

I thought it might be the driveshaft rubbing against the intercooler pipework?

Clicking noises on lock or under load (I.e. turning) is often the CV joint rather than the drive shaft.

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The above is true, I apologise, I just class it as part of the driveshaft since it is...

It's just part of the driveshaft that can be replaced.

I thought it might be the driveshaft rubbing against the intercooler pipework?

That would be right actually Charlie! I noticed a 'clean' patch on my drive shaft where it looks as though it had been catching.

Coskev who I met up with said exactly the same about his too.

That's ok then so long as nothing's broken