Front Drive Shaft Update

[ORSO]

I removed the shaft, and fortunately, I managed to get home without any damage. After removing the teraFlex CV joint, which had been installed just 2,000 km ago, I noticed that the snap ring that holds the shaft in place had failed, causing it to pop out. The original CV joint, as already mentioned, was inserted by interference, while this replacement for the teraFlex went in very easily. This probably caused the force to be completely discharged onto the snap ring.

 

[Rayzar]

A good question. There are a couple of chaps on the local whatsapp group here that seem pretty well connected and are technically savvy but..... currently we are navigating a change in dealership in Perth and their current focus is on establishing a strong relationship with the new dealer and migrating some ongoing issues the group were tackling with Ineos/Magic. Some of the whatsapp members are on here so they may catch this, but I reckon any approach will be after the dealer transition settles.

Apparently the new agent Eurokar will be open for business in early November and its lights out for Magic on the 31 December. My annual is due mid November so hoping they will be open for business very soon.

Cheers
Steve

Went and test drove a wagon at Magic. Their yard is so small you couldn't swing a cat by its tail. Hope the next dealership is bigger.

 

[Dokatd]

I removed the shaft, and fortunately, I managed to get home without any damage. After removing the teraFlex CV joint, which had been installed just 2,000 km ago, I noticed that the snap ring that holds the shaft in place had failed, causing it to pop out. The original CV joint, as already mentioned, was inserted by interference, while this replacement for the teraFlex went in very easily. This probably caused the force to be completely discharged onto the snap ring.

I have seen stock CV's slip off and on just like the Terra joint. Mine was moderately firm. Regardless, there really shouldn't be any force on the snap ring at all.

 

[ORSO]

Since the teraflex joint fits too loosely without any friction and since the teraflex boots are compatible with the original joint, I reassembled the original joint with the two teraflex boots waiting for someone to find a definitive solution