Driveshaft help PLEASE

[SmiggiVRS]

hi guys my passenger side driveshaft has popped out on the wheel side ( wheel hub side ) the shaft goes in but pops back out. I'm lead to believe the circlip has snapped so need it replacing ASAP. Do you guys know of the size circlip I need?? I can get these free just need a size so I can crack on with it. Thanks

[sepulchrave]

Borrow a pair of vernier calipers and measure it, it will be metric, alternatively buy one from a dealer for a couple of quid and fit it, something that cheap being free is frankly of dubious benefit when so much time, trouble and effort is expended in the pursuit of it.

[SmiggiVRS]

So will the dealer supply these mate? If so that's great , my cousin works for skoda! As it stands the cars just sat on drive. I was hoping doing research would help me find the size but your right , I need to get the old clip out a measure it. Thank you . However I'm not happy about this!!! This is the 4 month running something has gone wrong with the car , top mounts went , drop links went , it's all coming at once!!! I know it's all general wear and tear but it's still stressful :(

[Taylor93]

yes the circlip is designed to be replaced when a CV boot is replaced. So worst case scenario you have to buy a CV boot kit.

 

Your local dealer or TPS can help you with this.

[SmiggiVRS]

Cv boot kits aren't that expensive , do you recommend just getting a full kit anyway? I'm not going to the local dealer for one it'll be too expensive. I can get a kit for 27 quidish. I just hope that clip is included!!!

[Taylor93]

yea the outer CV boot kit should include:

 

1 boot

1 Circlip

2 CV Bands 

Tube of grease.

 

i did one the other week on the fabia and that was from the main dealer and everything was included, even a new hub nut.

 

While your there i dont see why it wouldnt hurt to do the cv boot. 

[SmiggiVRS]

yea the outer CV boot kit should include:

1 boot

1 Circlip

2 CV Bands

Tube of grease.

i did one the other week on the fabia and that was from the main dealer and everything was included, even a new hub nut.

While your there i dont see why it wouldnt hurt to do the cv boot.

Yeah I can't see why not , that's my car not running for another few days. Just filled her up diesel as we'll so I'll save some fuel. Thanks guys!!!

[Dark_Hero]

Yeah I can't see why not , that's my car not running for another few days. Just filled her up diesel as we'll so I'll save some fuel. Thanks guys!!!

And increase the car's value

[Toxicvrs]

And increase the car's value

[SmiggiVRS]

Fitted brand new cv joint and boot kit with ease. The circlip was still in tact. However the metal and plastic washers were none existent. Cars running fine now. Greasy job though :-P

[Dark_Hero]

Awesome glad you got it sorted mate

[SmiggiVRS]

Awesome glad you got it sorted mate

thanks man , for the price I'm going to replace the other cv joint as we'll. I fitted new top mount and drop link while I had everything off. I've gathered quite the collection of spare parts in the two years I've owned her.

Still got wishbones arms , console bushes , lower ball joints , track rod ends , another top mount , drop links ( 2 mondeo sets ) and my standard suspension arms and shockers just in case

[Dark_Hero]

I've been quite good recently and fitted everything I do have my leather seats in my room though

[Toxicvrs]

I've been quite good recently and fitted everything I do have my leather seats in my room though

I've got a wiring loom and windscreen in mine

[Dark_Hero]

Oh and an engine cover. I did have a turbo and diff, but they're no longer there

[SmiggiVRS]

I've been quite good recently and fitted everything I do have my leather seats in my room though

dream room then? Car seats instead of bed. Boss haha

[Dark_Hero]

Gaming chairs

[SmiggiVRS]

Haha yeah man , get forza / gt in those beauties!!