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Posted: 31.05.2018  ·  #1
I have a 2010 Hobby/Transit. It is a twin rear wheel drive. I had it serviced recently and the garage recommended that I get the driveshaft changed. There are only 22k miles on it. The quote is almost 1000 euro. I contacted Ford but they say once it is over 5 years the can do nothing for me. Is this a common fault ? Has anyone had a driveshaft reconditioned?


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I have a 2010 Hobby/Transit. It is a twin rear wheel drive. I had it serviced recently and the garage recommended that I get the driveshaft changed. There are only 22k miles on it. The quote is almost 1000 euro. I contacted Ford but they say once it is over 5 years the can do nothing for me. Is this a common fault ? Has anyone had a driveshaft reconditioned?



This sounds really strange ,I have had similar vans with over 200,000 miles on the clock and still on original drive shaft.
Ask for the reason as to why this is being recomended.


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Posted: 31.05.2018  ·  #3
I'm sure cvrt would pick up on that and you would feel something while driving if there was a problem


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Posted: 31.05.2018  ·  #4
A prop shaft would seem to be an unusual thing to go with such small mileage. We've a Rimor on the same chassis, I've had a look at the parts costs and it's eye watering. Must get to looking at what preventative maintenance should be done.


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Posted: 31.05.2018  ·  #5
The only thing that can go wrong with a drive shaft is the universal joints on both ends. It should have been balanced from new, this can be checked by an engineering company, I would check to see if joint replacement kits are available, that would be much much cheaper than a new one . Or You could try Doherty Transit Spares in Buncrana for a used replacement .they will deliver or similar traders


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Posted: 31.05.2018  ·  #6
It is probably the carrier bearing, the piece that joins the front and rear sections of drive shafts and it also is bolted to a chassis cross member.
I think that the newer type are a sealed bearing with no grease nipple. The bearing is also encased in a self centering rubber mount which may show a small bit of perishing.
Been honest I haven't heard of a drive shaft failure in years because of the materials been used now are better.
I think that your service garage recommendations are based on a computerised service program not a grease mechanic opinion. Remember the boom is back for the auto industry and they need our money.
There are a few good transit forums across the pond which allow guest visitors, so a browse should be in order.
Hope this helps,
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Posted: 01.06.2018  ·  #7
I would agree Malcom with your thoughts, I call the new breed of mechanics, Lap Top Fitters .If they didn't have one they would be lost. When have you last seen them replace the diode in an alternator or if you showed them a dynamo and a set of brushes they would be lost. There are still good mechanics out there but they are getting fewer. That's why a good one man garage is always busy


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Posted: 01.06.2018  ·  #8
I have been dealing with the garage for many years. They are saying there is a bearing noise. They also tried to get some discount from Ford with no luck. Thanks for the info. I will check out the other forums


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Posted: 01.06.2018  ·  #9
Another or I should say is a cheaper option, is to have the drive shaft reconditioned. A crowd that we use in work is http://driveshaft.ie.
They should be able to replace the moving parts and rebalance everything for a fraction of your quotation.
In my opinion ford went through a cost cutting exercise, more than a decade ago, and cut on the quality of parts used and now customers are paying for their c**k ups. I know this because we have a Transit based mh which has a few dodgy manufacturers parts.
Malcolm


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Posted: 01.06.2018  ·  #10
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I have been dealing with the garage for many years. They are saying there is a bearing noise. They also tried to get some discount from Ford with no luck. Thanks for the info. I will check out the other forums


Bearing noise doesn't sound like the propshaft or universal joints. Ask them to show you the propshaft or check it yourself. If you grip it at each end in turn (engine off of course) and give it a good push/pull, there should be little movement or rattle. If there is and you trust their assessment, go for a low mileage used replacement. They should last well over 22k Km, if not the life of the vehicle. Some can be rebuilt, like a landrover but others like my x-trail cannot. Other forums will give you the answer.


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Posted: 02.06.2018  ·  #11
Did he take it for a drive to discover this bearing noise? It is very hard to diagnose where a bearing noise is coming from, it could be from the diff or a wheel bearing also, usually if it is a cross yoke joint you would have vibration.


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