drive shaft thing

[hotlimepickle]

HI all. I have just completed my first Transit Connect oil change. Not as bad as I feared. Got the van jacked up onto axle stands, Slid underneath (always scares the sh*t out of me. I only paid £15 for the axle stands, and what is worse, I have an inspection pit in my garage, but the garage is so full of life's junk that I can't get in there! Oh well, I digress) while I was under there, I spotted this:



This is seen looking from front to back, on the passenger side. It is the upper end of the driveshaft? I have noticed a wobble since I bought the van, I think maybe the driveshaft is bent? and the boot must be split or losing contact with the shaft. I would be interested in opinions and guidance.
Many thanks...

[paul2012]

Hi

It appears you have a split N/S (passenger side inner CV gaitor

[hotlimepickle]

Hi

It appears you have a split N/S (passenger side inner CV gaitor

OK, thanks. I guess this is a job for even the most inexperienced novice armed with pliers and baling wire?

[paul2012]

Hi

It appears you have a split N/S (passenger side inner CV gaitor

OK, thanks. I guess this is a job for even the most inexperienced novice armed with pliers and baling wire?

Essential for bailing straw But not for repairs on conects

Althought its not a big job to repair, but does require the correct tools to completely disassemble the inner CV joint

[valetech]

you can find the split and repair with superglue (clean with thinners first)

[gt_addict]

If you do glue it then get some more grease in there first

[hotlimepickle]

you can find the split and repair with superglue (clean with thinners first)

you can find the split and repair with superglue (clean with thinners first)

Ok thanks, I will try this

[GKandR4CH]

To be honest there is no point in getting mucky to repair this.
It's more economical to buy a complete driveshaft from Ebay for £30.00 delivered!! And then the whole shaft and all components are new.
Why get mucky?

[hotlimepickle]

To be honest there is no point in getting mucky to repair this.
It's more economical to buy a complete driveshaft from Ebay for £30.00 delivered!! And then the whole shaft and all components are new.
Why get mucky?

I would like to tackle it but I don't really have the confidence. I can do stuff when I have seen it done, but have trouble understanding the step by steps in the Haynes manual, dodgy pictures don't help. I am sure I have bought a pirate copy!

[GKandR4CH]

You're no far from me so pop it over if you want a drive shaft done.

[hotlimepickle]

You're no far from me so pop it over if you want a drive shaft done.

That's very kind of you! I've sent you a pm.
Thanks.

[valetech]

is this a private party or can anyone join in GK? i can bring the big hammer

[GKandR4CH]

Last time you tried a driveshaft you got confused with the prybar?
Yeah the more the merrier. Infact bring Diesel Boy, Mylee and KentDiscos while your at it.

[hotlimepickle]

is this a private party or can anyone join in GK? i can bring the big hammer

As far as I'm concerned, the more the merrier. You could do it like a charity connect rebuild. Like DIY SOS. I would like that! I'll make the tea

[dieselboy1978]

I am not getting into a 'who has the biggest hammer' as i will show you all up. Lol