new driveshaft needed...help please!

[diathermy]

Hi guys,

The williams has been off the road for almost 2 months. I need a new drive shaft (n/s). ECP do not do them anymore. Renault will charge 207 +VAT!!!.

No one on here who is breaking their willys has one!

What are my options. I just want the car running, so I can sell it. Unless some one takes it off me (by purchasing it!!)....but it does not move as the shaft has snapped!

thanks

[northy]

where has it snapped. U can get new joints for either end

[diathermy]

It has snapped just before the outer cv joint. The shaft has snapped clean through.

[Wobba]

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/?i=403&ModelDetail=RENAULT+CLIO&ii=381707&p=12

[diathermy]

thanks wobba,

Just tried them. None in stock. Offered a refurb of mine, but its snapped!

I think renault only at this stage. Or valver one with spacers? but where do I get the spacers from?

If it gets too pricey, I may just have to break the car :(

[Wobba]

I wonder if friction welding it is an option?

[Wobba]

Just to give you an idea, when I had my diff done I may have needed the shaft length changed so was offered a friction weld done for like £20/30.

You MAY lose a weeny bit of length but I don't think it will affect the car much and it means it's back on the road at least. It's a serious weld and wont break if done right.

[diathermy]

Sounds like a good idea. Where could I get that done?

[Wobba]

You'll need to research this option yourself.

I know Gripper Diffs use someone to do it.

[diathermy]

Thanks. Will look into it.

[jay s]

use a r19 16v shaft to get you out of trouble until you are able to get a williams shaft ( like hens teeth :roll: ).
they are slightly longer (18mm) but do fit and will do for the minute :D

[diathermy]

well some one sent me a PM stating partco did them.

I rang, they clai they have one for 90 + VAT.

I will have a look tomorrow. Convinced it cant be the righ one. well i hope it is! May spare it from being broken!!!

[A&P]

That was me bud hope its the right one, theres a good chance as I checked the part number and it wasnt listed for anything else thats assuming your local branch came up with the same part as me. Good luck mate ANDREW.

[diathermy]

thanks andrew, i will let you know tomorrow. the guy on the phone seemed to be a child so we'll see. if no luck, I may ask you for the part number, and take it from there.

[A&P]

No worries bud ,I am off on holiday tomorrow so cant get to a laptop for a week but if you do get trouble I will pm you the part number when I am back.Cheers ANDREW.