Driveshaft problem, need advice.
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Driveshaft problem, need advice. This summer my car developed a vibration at 100mph that slowly pulses through the car, front to back. It happened shortly after balancing the tires so I was not too concerned about it.
Now I'm working on replacing the clutch and gears, I decided to inspect the driveshaft bushings while I have it out, look what I found.
According to the service manual, this 'snubber' is designed to prevent driveshaft damage when downshifting. The lower portion shown in this picture clearly has wear on it.
Here we see the residue left inside the torque tube.
Should I go any further with this and check the driveshaft runout, or just replace the entire torque tube assembly?
Now I'm working on replacing the clutch and gears, I decided to inspect the driveshaft bushings while I have it out, look what I found.
According to the service manual, this 'snubber' is designed to prevent driveshaft damage when downshifting. The lower portion shown in this picture clearly has wear on it.
Here we see the residue left inside the torque tube.
Should I go any further with this and check the driveshaft runout, or just replace the entire torque tube assembly?
Last edited by 66ImpalaLT1; Dec 2, 2003 at 11:47 PM.
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More information I found:
Reply by LG Motorsports in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=544614
Reply by LG Motorsports in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=544614
So have you talked with LG or breathless about the replacment options? Thread Starter
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Thats the flash from the camera, the inside looks very clean except for the rubber in there.
I havent talked to anyone about upgrades, except I heard that LG might have a source for a carbon fiber conversion for $2000.
I have found a new in box, Z06 assembly for $600. I will probably go that route.
I havent talked to anyone about upgrades, except I heard that LG might have a source for a carbon fiber conversion for $2000.
I have found a new in box, Z06 assembly for $600. I will probably go that route.
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After closer inspection I had it wrong. Looks like the part that I thought was rough from wear is actually some sort of paper material to rub on the inside of the torque tube. Most of it is worn off.
What happens when its all gone?
What happens when its all gone?
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I am totally impressed by all of the quick times I see on the internet forums! Bamdimere Speedway in Denver, CO is at 5800ft! Our C5 quick time is currently 10.79 @ 130.8 mph with a 1.65/60 on Drag Radials. Getting traction is our next quest and the new M/T's just hit the door.
We just tore down the Torque Tube in the '99. Good thing too! We fabbed some new alum. to replace the rubber couplers but are concerned about the shaft and the flex plate. Is there a SFI flexplate or does anyone have a real shaft?
We are currently running an Extreme Street TripleLok converter with 4500 stall. We Dynoed at 701rwhp but are still playin with the tune.
When are you guys starting to break and what?
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We just tore down the Torque Tube in the '99. Good thing too! We fabbed some new alum. to replace the rubber couplers but are concerned about the shaft and the flex plate. Is there a SFI flexplate or does anyone have a real shaft?
We are currently running an Extreme Street TripleLok converter with 4500 stall. We Dynoed at 701rwhp but are still playin with the tune.
When are you guys starting to break and what?
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