32 Gtr Tailshaft Questions

[sinstr]

Hey,

Another problem with my car and hopefully someone can answer my questions

Basically my car was making some loud clunking noises when driving. After taking the car to a transmission place they have said that my tailshaft is shot.

They have given me two options to fix the car.

Get a replacement tailshaft - He questions this as a 2nd hand one may well give similar probs. How much could I expect to pay for a 2nd hand tailshaft?

Take existing tailshaft out of the car and repair it - Apparently the CV joint in my existing tailshaft is shot and he can take that to an engineer and get the joint re- machined. This is expected to cost around $650.

What are your thoughts on both options? Is $650 an excessive amount to pay for this to be repaired?

Cheers,

Mitch.

Edited January 7, 2009 by sinstr

[bubba]

It cost me $700 to get a custom 2-piece tailshaft with servicable heavy duty uni's made, $650 wouldn't be excessive it's being made stronger..

[Beer Baron]

probably the cheapest way out is to get a 1 piece shaft made. the standard 2 piece shaft do tend to flog out the centre coupling/bearing. and it's prone to coping a whack every now and then too. UAS www.nismo.com.au sell 1 piece 32 GTR shafts.

[sinstr]

Thanks alot for your quick reply guys.

That 1 piece tailshaft looks like a good option. If I were to get this would there be anything else needed to make it fit or its it a simple bolt in job in replacement of the 2 piece?

Also are there any advantages / dis advantages going the 1 piece over the 2 piece? And will it be as strong as a standard 2 piece. By the way my GTR is making around 270kws at the wheels so would this be suitable.

Also if anyone has one of the UAS 1 piece tailshafts please post up with your feedback

Cheers,

Mitch.

Edited January 7, 2009 by sinstr

[sinstr]

^^^ any other info?