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Old 10-15-2015, 12:07 AM   #1
OlSmokey
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driveshaft question

hello so i just removed my drive shaft, and i was wondering is it bad to have it just exposed? like will anything dry out in the transmission, or should i put a cover on it, or should i just not worry about it at all. i could probably put a plastic bag over it so dirt and what not won't get in, but do i need to worry about the atf drying out or anything? thanks
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Old 10-15-2015, 12:31 AM   #2
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Re: driveshaft question

They will leak if the trans is angled down. I wouldn't worry about it drying out. Putting a baggie over the tail shaft is a good idea to keep the crud out if you'll be doing any grinding or such.
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Old 10-15-2015, 04:23 AM   #3
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Re: driveshaft question

did you scribe marks on the cap and yoke so they go back together the same? Sometimes they are tuned for a specific balance.
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Old 10-15-2015, 10:41 AM   #4
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Re: driveshaft question

thank you! and i am actually getting a new shortbed driveshaft, so i will have them balance them when i get that done. thanks again
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