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nvawgn
06-09-2005, 07:38 PM
had a little problem on my way to pic up the wife from work,
907rs
06-09-2005, 11:02 PM
OUCH!!! :eek: How'd you do that?
69rs
06-10-2005, 05:01 AM
That's hardly ever a good sign.
nvawgn
06-10-2005, 08:05 AM
that my friends is what happens when to much horse power meets a worn rear u-joint getting on the freeway at 75 KABLUEY!!!! oh my goodness what a sound, scared the poop out of me :eek: , 2k on the new tranny and now time for a new one, driveshaft is gone and the engine sounds funny now :(
69boo307
06-10-2005, 10:21 AM
I've seen alot of twisted driveshafts, but I've never seen a tailhousing break off like that!
61Bubbletop
06-10-2005, 10:35 AM
Good thing your car didn't make like a pole vaulter.....Bad juju can happen when it breaks off at that end...glad you are OK.
trapin
06-10-2005, 12:24 PM
That's where a drive shaft loop becomes invaluable.
68BNUT
06-10-2005, 08:15 PM
Just one question? Did you change your shorts before or after you finally picked your wife up!! :eek:
Steve1968LS2
06-10-2005, 08:23 PM
A little JB Weld and that will be as good as new!! :yes:


Actually.. that is pretty crazy.. you would think there would be weaker places for a break to happen.. must of been cracked to begin with or something..

As said, glad it didn't go worse for you (pole vault) :willy:
rockdogz
06-10-2005, 10:47 PM
Will an H-pipe/X-pipe exhaust function as a driveshaft loop in this case? I've wondered about this since I didn't make a provision for a loop...
zbugger
06-10-2005, 10:49 PM
Will an H-pipe/X-pipe exhaust function as a driveshaft loop in this case? I've wondered about this since I didn't make a provision for a loop...
Placed correctly, it will work as a shelf for the driveshaft to land on. In reality, no, it won't be effective as a loop. The loop also keeps the shaft from getting up into the floorpan as well.
nvawgn
06-11-2005, 09:03 AM
yea definatly get the drive loop, after it broke it tore the exhaust off the right side of the car. my puka was puckerd to the nth degree, what a horrible noise, i thought for sure i was going to loose a leg or something, the drive shaft was flopping around like a fish outa water
907rs
06-11-2005, 10:25 AM
my puka was puckerd to the nth degree

LMAO!!! I wonder how many others really know what that means? LOL! :D

Nvawgn, which island are you from?
nvawgn
06-11-2005, 01:55 PM
Oahu, we are now living on the mainland in california. which island you fromLMAO!!! I wonder how many others really know what that means? LOL! :D

Nvawgn, which island are you from?
907rs
06-11-2005, 05:31 PM
Oahu, we are now living on the mainland in california. which island you from

Not from any of the islands, but I lived on Oahu, Kauai, and the big island for about five years. When I was on Oahu I lived in Niu valley and Hawaii Kai.

I miss the place, I need to plan a trip back!
zbugger
06-11-2005, 05:47 PM
No in between, huh Bill? From one extreme to the other. Hawaii to Alaska.
Ummgawa
06-12-2005, 04:40 PM
I usually carry some large Rebar around with me for when stuff like that happens, I can pinch some in half. :D
nvawgn
06-12-2005, 09:17 PM
can't agree with you more, i want to move back i miss the life style.Not from any of the islands, but I lived on Oahu, Kauai, and the big island for about five years. When I was on Oahu I lived in Niu valley and Hawaii Kai.

I miss the place, I need to plan a trip back!
nvawgn
06-12-2005, 09:18 PM
:yes: I usually carry some large Rebar around with me for when stuff like that happens, I can pinch some in half. :D