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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652   
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Watching with interest because my rear prop has the same issue 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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7th May 2018 9:48pm |
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| sat13 Member Since: 06 Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 70 
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Just done this very job yesterday. The best way I have found for greasing as the wise ones on here have said is to drop one end of the prop off, then you can fully articulate the UJs and get the grease gun on with ease.
Also replacing the nipples is easier with better access. Have some new nylock nuts ready I found the nut would strip after reusing a few times. I think the part number is NZ6064041L plenty on EBay along with grease nipples TVK500490. Also on EBay. There should be a nipple on each UJ. Mine had one missing from new but not hard to fit if the prop is off at one end. I didn’t think about attempting to fit the nipple in situ as the prop was coming off for greasing at the time. Regards to all. Last edited by sat13 on 8th May 2018 1:49pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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8th May 2018 11:21am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19579
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A few similar issues here too.
Are the nipples on the UJ's and slider short or long thread on a 2.4 90? Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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8th May 2018 1:01pm |
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| sat13 Member Since: 06 Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 70
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Not sure about long or short thread, but this one works fine. They fit my 2.4 puma ok.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Defende...1426314322 |
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8th May 2018 1:58pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687 
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invest in a prop shaft socket or grind down the edges on your own socket to get one to fit and speed up the whole job. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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8th May 2018 2:22pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687
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https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-BA3138?scid...n0QAvD_BwE Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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8th May 2018 2:22pm |
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| Daisy90 Member Since: 01 Feb 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 843 
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From memory Wasnt there a recall on puma props with missing/ never fitted grease nipples ?
Or was it all a dream 
Do remember somthing though |
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8th May 2018 2:48pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084  
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No you did not dream the recall
SSM40851 Defender Front and Rear Propshaft Grease Points Title: Defender Front and Rear Propshaft Grease Points Last Modified: 30-MAR-2009 08:27 Category: Noise/ Vibration Symptom: 703000 Vibration Concerns Content Issue: Loose or missing front / rear propshaft grease nipples for Defender 07 MYonward vehicles. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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8th May 2018 3:55pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19579
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Sat13 - I noticed those earlier, but didn't look up any more to check P/N's that they would fit.
So thank-you for that. 
The straight short thread nipples seem better though for the prop slider, to keep them as close as possible and avoid getting and knocks etc But those genuine ones are ideal for UJ's. All be it just on eBay in stock there! JST - I just had one delivered today funny anough a Sealey one. As well as a couple of 9/16th AF spanners el cheapo ones and a Wera Joker 9/16th.
Dasiy90 - I too have heard of that, and was quite a while ago but can't remember much about it. Giarion - Funny you mention the recall and the symptom, that is the very scenario I have a vibration issue! In the process right now of investigating further hence buying tools, tools that I've been meaning to buy for years. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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8th May 2018 4:08pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084
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The recall notice stated that should the nipples be missing then the prop shaft would have to be replaced
'If any propshafts are identified where the grease nipples are missing, then the propshaft should be replaced'. 'Any cases where the grease nipples are in place but loose should be torqued to 8Nm + 45degrees'. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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8th May 2018 4:39pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19579
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Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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8th May 2018 5:07pm |
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| GrouseII Member Since: 29 Dec 2017 Location: Bucks Posts: 37 
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Thanks everyone
So far (for some reason I didn't get the notifications of these reply's) I ended up shopping blindly for the correct size nipples and now have 17 wrong sizes!! Anyhow, the good news is that I was able to remove the old threaded one on the rear shaft with a 10mm open spanner without removing the prop shaft and then put a temporary 90 degree one in while i go shopping using the links kindly provided here. So in answer to my original question, yes it can be done in situ. I am concerned on two counts. 1. Someone posted torque settings. No way can I get a socket in there. John Craddock said that my prop is probably not original as LandRover only have straight nipples which would be on the edge of the UJ and not tucked in the center like mine. 2. Why must I ditch my current front propshaft that is missing a nipple. Being a tight ar*e I dont want to. Surely, whacking a new nipple in and keep pumping grease in until all the crap pushes out from the seals ... or am I missing something? Look forward to your thoughts. Grouse II |
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10th May 2018 8:31am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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8nm - It's basically just nipped up tight by hand with a spanner. It's not a big thread so bear that in mind when tightening it..... They put torque settings for everything, because one person's idea of "nipped up with a spanner" is different to another's. I'd be surprised if many people outside of say aviation or precision engineering fields would have a torque wrench that goes down that low anyway.
Because the recall/service action is written for dealer's workshops. If you took your car in for the recall and they just fitted a new nipple and greased up what might well be a very well worn prop shaft for it to fail 6 months later you wouldn't be too impressed. I suspect LR only supply complete propshafts, not rebuild kits too. |
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10th May 2018 2:08pm |
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| GrouseII Member Since: 29 Dec 2017 Location: Bucks Posts: 37
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Thanks ZSD
I like your take on these two issues, so I shall 'nip' and shove loads of grease into the UJ. I'll post my final findings once my new grease nipples have turned up and weather permitting everything is done GrouseII |
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11th May 2018 12:50pm |
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