type 9 box + propshaft

[sitting_budda]

Has anyone had any issues fitting a propshaft in to a type 9 box? I can't get the input shaft into the tailhousing far enough. It only seems to go in about 1.5 inches. Its a brand new RS 2000 propshaft. It looks it needs to go in another inch or 2 so that it'll bolt up to the diff. Its in a mk1 escort with an RS 2000 alloy bellhousing if it makes any difference.

[Ken B]

Sounds like the whitemetal bush behind the gearbox rear seal is damaged. You can get new ones easily enough, but replacing in the vehicle is a right a***.

[sitting_budda]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310208089327&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

Is this what you mean??

[gearbox100]

If i remember correctly somebody else on here had the same problem , in the end it was a bad new batch of props .

I`m sorry i cant remember who or where they got the prob from sorry , but might be worth checking before you order new parts.

[mk1rob]

I had the same problem with mine after taking the gearbox out and putting it back in. I couldnt get the prop to sit nice and straight. I just bought a new single piece prop in the end that went in a treat! Sorry doesnt help you much tho.

[Ken B]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310208089327&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

Is this what you mean??

 

yes it is. but as the others say, checkout your prop end is correct first.

[sitting_budda]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160421901201

 

This is where mine came from.

 

If the prop is faulty... what should I be looking for??

[glenbo]

have you not got another gearbox to try?

[Tom]

Clean the end of the prop inside and out and the tail shaft as you may be getting a hydraulic lock

[sitting_budda]

Managed to get the proP fitted with the help of a rubber mallet. It rotates but I can't select gears now I'm hoping that it will fix itself once I can get the engine to turn over and rotate the clutch