Its $70 for new tube. They would have to cut down an existing tube, re-weld the end, fit new uni's and re-balance. I couldnt imagine the cost savings to be that great... considering I would also have to find and purchase another tailshaft.
Tailshaft balancing
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, Feb 17 2012 03:46 PM
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 11:49 AM
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 03:20 PM
Is Reidy from Northern Drivelines in Scott St closed down Brad?
He had made tail shafts for me in the past and did a good job
He had made tail shafts for me in the past and did a good job
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 03:30 PM
Yep... they shut Nov last year... Cummins Nerco can do it locally and thats it...
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 10:18 PM
My LH workshop manual says a 6 cylinder tailshaft is 2.5", a V8 is 2.75" and a 4 cylinder is 3"!!!!
My LH SL/R 4.2 has a 2.5" (may not be the original)
My LX Sunbird (4cyl) has a 3" (definitely original)
I have a UC 6 cylinder one that is 2.5" (out of an original low milage car)
I'd say your 2.75" is the correct one, but a 2.5" will do the job.
Oh yeah......don't even think of using the one you have, It's Fu#%3d and could do all sorts of damage if you use it. You are obviously building a very nice car and none of us want to see it end in tears (or worse) for you.
My LH SL/R 4.2 has a 2.5" (may not be the original)
My LX Sunbird (4cyl) has a 3" (definitely original)
I have a UC 6 cylinder one that is 2.5" (out of an original low milage car)
I'd say your 2.75" is the correct one, but a 2.5" will do the job.
Oh yeah......don't even think of using the one you have, It's Fu#%3d and could do all sorts of damage if you use it. You are obviously building a very nice car and none of us want to see it end in tears (or worse) for you.
Edited by Big Rob, 23 February 2012 - 10:22 PM.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 10:57 PM
Yeah nah, Im going to try and keep with the 2.75in shaft.
Such a shame to see a perfectly good original shaft go to waste...
Such a shame to see a perfectly good original shaft go to waste...
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 11:27 PM
Just had a better look at my service manual and it says
3" for 4cyl
2.5" for 6cyl
2.5" for 253V8
2.75" for 308V8
So my SL/R4.2 has got the correct tailshaft (2.5"), and only the SL/R 5000 has a 2.75".
So my friend, you definitely need a 2.75" if you want to retain originality. And I've got a few tailshafts, but no 2.75".
3" for 4cyl
2.5" for 6cyl
2.5" for 253V8
2.75" for 308V8
So my SL/R4.2 has got the correct tailshaft (2.5"), and only the SL/R 5000 has a 2.75".
So my friend, you definitely need a 2.75" if you want to retain originality. And I've got a few tailshafts, but no 2.75".
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 10:09 AM
$266 to fit uni's and balance.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 11:26 AM
slr5000's all had straight tube 2.5 inch. Only the L34 and A9x had 2.75" with stepdown to 2.5" at the diff.
if you want a big shaft (who doesnt) get a hq-z v8 one and get the big end shortened and put the yoke back in the same alignment and rebalance.
if you want a big shaft (who doesnt) get a hq-z v8 one and get the big end shortened and put the yoke back in the same alignment and rebalance.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 02:48 PM
$266 to fit uni's and balance.
Last time I got that done was about 25 years ago, so it was a lot cheaper. Is that the general going rate for a balance job?
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 02:52 PM
I supplied the Uni's also. So thats an added cost on top of this figure.
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