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I have seen an early Aero where the drive shaft bolts are hanging out. Scary moment that was!!
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I have seen an early Aero where the drive shaft bolts are hanging out. Scary moment that was!! My driveline shunt seems to be more noticeable when I returned from MOG 15. How accessable is it to check the drive shaft bolts
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You will need to jack the car up at the back enough so you can slide yourself under the car, and then get a spanner to the bolts.
Last edited by Helfinger; 12/06/15 07:24 AM.
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Hellfinger,
Many thanks, I am hoping this is the problem.
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I have been told by the factory it's worth checking every 500/1000 miles depending how much stick you give the car I guess  it's supposed to be one of the main things to check every service but dealers don't seem to know about this ?
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I do check the drive shaft bolts at the annual service, but have never found any loose over the 7 years and 40,000km I've done with the car.
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Philip
1985 Plus 8 four seater
Malone F1000 - track car
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I think the factory make things up as they go along,its the first time ive heard of checking every 500 mls.Mine are loctited not that it means very much.
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Needs to Get Out More!
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If a bolt/nut needs tightening after 500 miles then there is a major issue with design.
Such nuts should have a locking mechanism
Nyloc/lock washer/threadlock/pin/lockwire.
I find it alarming that the factory reccomends checks that often and not upgrade to make the design safer.
Ok...I have a trad and periodically check nuts/ bolts in some areas such as rear axle u- bolts etc.but not found any slackening to date.
The regular greasing that is advisable on the suspension etc is acceptable and allows a quick undercar check at the same time but driveshaft bolts/nuts at that frequency? A bit frightening.
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Not had any problems that I've noticed between services on my S3...
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What about the nut behind the Wheel......
Em
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