https://drive.google.com/file/d/13uEQ46v2yWVo9vKPs1C-jOjwbdN6KiPh/view?usp=drivesdk

 

Fitted a new drivers side driveshaft and drove car and noticed unholy vibrations at 3000rpms.

 

Jacked car and as you can see from the video the shaft has significant movement. Is this a failed part or something else? 

 

Any info appreciated. 

They do have movement. What does it feel like compared to the otherside?

 

Sounds more like a failure in balancing? 

40 minutes ago, TheClient said:

They do have movement. What does it feel like compared to the otherside?

 

Sounds more like a failure in balancing? 

 

The otherside has no movement at all. Certainly far too much play, I am returning part. 

 

Problem started as soon as fitted new shaft. 

Edited 16 May, 20242 yr by Davidmb

Where did you buy it from? One of the cheapest suppliers has a terrible reputation and reviews.

Can't remember the name just now, but I think I'd recognise it if it matches what you say.

4 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Where did you buy it from? One of the cheapest suppliers has a terrible reputation and reviews.

Can't remember the name just now, but I think I'd recognise it if it matches what you say.

 

BGA automotive

Edited 16 May, 20242 yr by Davidmb

That's not ringing a bell as the terrible one, but read reviews in case I'm wrong.

1 hour ago, Breezy_Pete said:

That's not ringing a bell as the terrible one, but read reviews in case I'm wrong.

 

Yeah I just think I got unlucky. The other side which is relatively new is the same brand and no issues there.

 

But if it was a low mileage VRS I'd get genuine tbh and avoid after market. 

I've bought and fitted a few secondhand genuine from ebay without any problems. 

Even just to avoid changing a CV boot!

 

2 hours ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Where did you buy it from? One of the cheapest suppliers has a terrible reputation and reviews.

Can't remember the name just now, but I think I'd recognise it if it matches what you say.

 

My thoughts as well, there is one really really bad company out there.

7 hours ago, Breezy_Pete said:

I've bought and fitted a few secondhand genuine from ebay without any problems. 

Even just to avoid changing a CV boot!

 

I've done a boot or two. Yes, it's a bit of a faff. Messy and you need those special pliers which I had to buy for the clamps...