xr2i drive shaft, fit on a 1.3 fiesta
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xr2i drive shaft, fit on a 1.3 fiesta
by john_f86 on Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:31 pm
does anyone know if a xr2i drive shaft will fit on a mk 3 1.3 m reg fiesta? i'm also after a nearside driveshaft if any 1 got 1 in gd condition?
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Re: xr2i drive shaft, fit on a 1.3 fiesta
by Xr2i-Fiesta on Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:30 pm
I can't say 100% but i don't think it will..
Post 94 fiesta became mk3.5. They look more or less identical however relocated fuel cap, stronger chassis, slightly different hubs. So I don't think the driveshaft will fit into the hub as different number of splines however changing the hub isnt really an option as then you need to change the suspension strut.
The only way possible is to change the bearings in the hub but i don't know if the mk3 bearings would fit the mk3.5 hubs.
But on the otherside, it should fit into the gearbox
Your best bet is search ebay as your bound to find one cheap for a mk3.5.
Also if you decide to fit it yourself, make sure you use plenty of greese and make sure the end of the driveshaft (with the tri-pod) fitting is supported as stright as possible... No more than a 20% angle otherwise it could cause damage to the gearbox. Also replace the circlip that holds the driveshaft to gearbox and finally ensure no dirt gets into the gearbox.
It's fairly easy to be honest, but two man job really.
Post 94 fiesta became mk3.5. They look more or less identical however relocated fuel cap, stronger chassis, slightly different hubs. So I don't think the driveshaft will fit into the hub as different number of splines however changing the hub isnt really an option as then you need to change the suspension strut.
The only way possible is to change the bearings in the hub but i don't know if the mk3 bearings would fit the mk3.5 hubs.
But on the otherside, it should fit into the gearbox
Your best bet is search ebay as your bound to find one cheap for a mk3.5.
Also if you decide to fit it yourself, make sure you use plenty of greese and make sure the end of the driveshaft (with the tri-pod) fitting is supported as stright as possible... No more than a 20% angle otherwise it could cause damage to the gearbox. Also replace the circlip that holds the driveshaft to gearbox and finally ensure no dirt gets into the gearbox.
It's fairly easy to be honest, but two man job really.
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