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Offline gover87

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« on: 06 January 2011, 11:10 »
Om the drivers side driveshaft does any1 no what the metal ring is for near the engine side? It is connected by rubber and has come off so its just lose on the shaft, is it some kind of weight? Guess i need a new drive shaft too :-( 1thing afta another lol
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: 16v gti driveshaft
« Reply #1 on: 06 January 2011, 12:01 »
I think it may be a balancing weight / vibration damper.
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Offline gover87

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« Reply #2 on: 06 January 2011, 12:40 »
Thats wot i thought, tried sticking it temporary with some sikaflex, or black sh!t lol il see what happens
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 16v gti driveshaft
« Reply #3 on: 06 January 2011, 14:45 »
It is a balancing / vibration weight, better to have it fitted.
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Offline gover87

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« Reply #4 on: 06 January 2011, 17:11 »
Ok cheers lads, its on temporary anyway
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